Martina Navratilova

Swiatek achieves more rankings history, yet Sabalenka’s irrepressible rise looms large

The Pole is now into her 125th week as world No 1, having first reached the summit of the WTA rankings on April 4th, 2022

Jamie Malachy

October 15, 2024

October 13, 1985: The day Czechoslovakia won the Fed Cup for the third consecutive time

On 13 October 1985, Czechoslovakia, led by Hana Mandlikova and Helena Sukova, won the Fed Cup for the third consecutive time

Alexandre Sokolowski

October 13, 2024

October 9, 1989: The day Chris Evert played her last professional match

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back to one of the biggest moments in tennis history. Today, we go back to October 9, 1989, the day Chris Evert defeated Conchita Martinez 6-3, 6-2 in the Fed Cup final to end her Hall of Fame career on a winning note

Martina Navratilova

Swiatek achieves more rankings history, yet Sabalenka’s irrepressible rise looms large

October 13, 1985: The day Czechoslovakia won the Fed Cup for the third consecutive time

October 9, 1989: The day Chris Evert played her last professional match

October 4, 1994: The day 14-year-old Martina Hingis made a winning debut on the pro tour

Navratilova lashes out against WADA’s appeal in Sinner’s doping case

How Tennis Evolved Since the 20th Century – A Journey Through the Sport’s Evolution

August 17, 1987 : The day Steffi Graf became world No 1 for the first time

August 15, 1995: The day Monica Seles returned to the tour 27 months after the tragic stabbing

All-white, People’s Sunday, Djokovic, wildcards: Everything you always wanted to know about Wimbledon 2024 (but never had time to find out) – updated after Men’s singles final

Roland-Garros and Wimbledon, the mythological double crown that few have grasped

June 9, 1984: The day Martina Navratilova won her fourth consecutive Grand Slam title

June 7, 1986: The day Chris Evert won Roland-Garros for the seventh time

May 23, 1994: The day Martina Navratilova broke her racquet as she bid farewell to Roland-Garros

April 26, 1981: The day Chris Evert handed Martina Navratilova a brutal double-bagel

Iga Swiatek begins 100th week as world No 1 – WTA rankings update

April 8, 1990: The day Martina Navratilova claimed her 150th professional title

April 7, 1980: The day 17-year-old Tracy Austin became the youngest world No 1 (at the time)

WTA Finals to be hosted in Saudi Arabia for next three years

March 13, 1988: The day Gabriela Sabatini defeated Steffi Graf for the first time

March 11, 1991: The day Monica Seles put an end to Steffi Graf’s 186-week-long reign as world No 1