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On this day 19.09.2020

September 19, 1970: The day 15-year-old Chris Evert upset Margaret Court

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to one of the most iconic moments in tennis history. On this day, September 19, 1970, in the semi-finals of the Charlotte Open, 15-year-old Chris Evert defeated Margaret Court (7-6, 7-6).

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June 20, 1963: The day the USA beat Australia to win the first Fed Cup title

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back to some of the biggest moments in tennis history. On June 20, 1963, the United States beat Australia to win the first ever Fed Cup

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On this day Battle of the Sexes 13_5

May 13, 1973: The day Bobby Riggs “massacred” Margaret Court

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On May 13th, 1973, 55-year old Bobby Riggs thrashed Margaret Court, then the world No 2, in a match known as the "Mother's Day Massacre". It was an event that would lead to the famous "Battle of the Sexes" won by Billie Jean King against Riggs a few months later.

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Serena Williams at Roland-Garros in 2021

Serena Williams pulls out of US Open

The 23-times Grand Slam champion has not recovered from the leg injury she suffered at Wimbledon earlier this summer.

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Serena Williams & Patrick Mouratoglou, Melbourne, 2021

A mental block for Serena at Grand Slams? “We are looking for the solution” (Patrick Mouratoglou)

Serena Williams will make her comeback on clay in Rome in mid-May to prepare for Roland Garros, where she will have another chance to equal Margaret Court's record of 24 Grand Slam titles. To achieve that goal, she will have to take a psychological step, according to coach Patrick Mouratoglou, who believes that the repeated failures of his player in recent slam finals are 'an additional adversary'.

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A lack of ‘rowdy crowds’ and long lockdown can help Serena emulate Court

With a host of her rivals absent and fewer off-court demands on Serena...
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Chris Evert: Coronavirus break may benefit Serena Williams mentally

Former world No 1 Chris Evert believes the enforced break because of the...
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Serena Williams ‘would love to play’ US Open, says coach Mouratoglou

Serena Williams would relish the chance to play at this year's US Open...
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Serena is the greatest and can equal Court – Becker

Despite losing each of her last four slam finals, Serena Williams can still...
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Australian Open 2020: Controversial Court receives warm ovation during ceremony

The 50th anniversary of her Grand Slam being celebrated, controversial Margaret Court received...
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