Rafael Nadal already labels Carlos Alcaraz as a “legend”
Rafael Nadal dismissed the “prospect” label for world number one Carlos Alcaraz and questioned how many major opportunities remain for Novak Djokovic.
February 11, 1994: The day Martina Navratilova played in Chicago for the last time
Every day. Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On February 11, 1994, Martina Navratilova played in Chicago, a tournament she had won 12 times already, as part of her farewell tour
February 10, 1992: The day Jim Courier became world No 1 for the first time
Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On February 10, 1992, Jim Courier became world No 1 for the first time.
Pliskova comeback is on but “Definitely Not” playing into her 40s
The former world No 1 is through to the third round of the WTA Qatar Open after two wins in the main draw
February 9, 1991: The day Andre Agassi lost to his future coach, Brad Gilbert
Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On February 9, 1991, Andre Agassi was beaten by his future coach, Brad Gilbert.
Felix Auger-Aliassime rules Montpellier again with victory over Adrian Mannarino
The world No 8 secured his ninth career title and second consecutive Open Occitanie crown after a high-stakes final in the Sud de France Arena on Sunday evening.
February 8, 2008: The day Andy Roddick earned one of his best ever clay-court wins in Davis Cup
Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On February 8, 2008, Andy Roddick earned one of his best ever clay-court wins.
The machine’s second spark: Adrian Mannarino and the art of fueling confidence
After a grueling nearly five-month drought that saw him tumble down the rankings, 37-year-old Adrian Mannarino has rediscovered his “velvet touch” in Montpellier, anchored by a uniquely detached and resilient mindset.
Sorana Cirstea crowns farewell season with emotional home triumph in Cluj against overwhelmed Raducanu
Sorana Cirstea lifted the trophy on Saturday afternoon against Emma Raducanu
February 7, 1997: The day MaliVai Washington fought through career-ending knee injury in Davis Cup
Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On February 7, 1997, MaliVai Washington battled through the injury that would end his career to win a Davis Cup match for USA
Top seed Auger-Aliassime cruises past frustrated Fils into Montpellier semifinals
Felix Auger-Aliassime won against Arthur Fils 6-4, 6-2 on Friday evening and will play the winner of the match between Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor, the No 4 seed, and Frenchman Titouan Droguet in the next round
Jack Draper clinches flawless Davis Cup victory in long-awaited return
Jack Draper needed only 60 minutes to dismantle Norway’s Viktor Durasovic 6-2, 6-2. He had not played since the US Open.
February 6, 1995: The day Arantxa Sanchez Vicario became world No 1
Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On February 6, 1995, Aranxta Sanchez Vicario became only the seventh woman to top the WTA world rankings
February 5, 1985: The day Ivan Lendl and Larry Stefanki played without an umpire
Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On February 5, 1985, Ivan Lendl and Larry Stefanki finished a match without an umpire
Arthur Gea secures quarterfinal spot after Tomas Machac retirement in Montpellier
Arthur Gea benefited from the abandonment of Tomas Machac (6-3, 4-5) on Wednesday evening and will play Adrian Mannarino in the next round
“Like he had never left”: Arthur Fils makes a statement in Montpellier return
Six months is an eternity in professional tennis. Since a stress fracture in his back forced him out of the circuit last August, Arthur Fils had become a spectator to the sport he was destined to lead. But on Tuesday night at the Open Sud de France, the former world No. 14 dismantled any notion … Continued
February 4, 2001: The day Roger Federer won his first ATP Tour title
Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On February 4, 2001, Roger Federer won his first ATP Tour title in Milan
Arthur Fils battles through three-set thriller in emotional Montpellier return
Arthur Fils beat Valentin Royer 7-6 (7), 6-7 (4), 6-2 on Tuesday evening. He’ll play the winner of the match between Italian Andrea Vavassori and Frenchman Ugo Blanchet in the next round
Feb 3, 2021: The day US legend Tony Trabert passed away, aged 90
Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On February 3, 2021, tennis legend Tony Trabert, a five-time Grand Slam champion, passed away at the age of 90.
February 2, 2013: The day Berdych and Rosol won the longest Davis Cup match in history
Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On February 2, 2013, Tomas Berdych and Lukas Rosol beat Stan Wawrinka and Marco Chiudinelli in the longest Davis Cup match in history.
“An honor to put my name on the history books” : Carlos Alcaraz, legend in the making, still hungry by the way
By completing his Career Grand Slam at just 22, Carlos Alcaraz has moved from a generational talent to a historic anomaly, establishing a benchmark of early dominance that forces the tennis world to redefine the limits of his potential.