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March 28, 1999: The day Serena and Venus squared off in a final for the first time

Each day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to an important moment in the sport's history. On this day -- March 28 -- in 1999, Venus Williams and Serena Williams went head-to-head in a WTA final for the first time.

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Alexandre Sokolowski
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March 24, 1998: A new rivalry begins as Hingis and Serena collide in Miami

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On March 24, 1998, Martina Hingis and Serena Williams met for the first time

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Hawk-Eye 2006

March 22, 2006: The day of the first challenge with Hawk-Eye

Each day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to an important moment in tennis history. On March 22, 2006, Jamea Jackson made history by challenging a call during her match in Miami against Ashley Harkleroad

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Serena Williams, On This Day

March 17, 2001: The day Serena Williams won Indian Wells after controversy

Each day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in the sport's history. On March 17, 2001, Serena Williams beat Kim Clijsters for the Indian Wells title even though the crowd was against her following Venus Williams' controversial withdrawal from the semi-finals.

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Alexandre Sokolowski
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March 6, 2006: The birth of Hawk-Eye and the challenge system

Each day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to an important moment in tennis history. On March 6, 2006, Hawk-Eye was born. It was announced that the electronic line-calling system would be implemented later that month at the Miami Masters

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Serena Williams
2 months ago

January 25, 2003: The day Serena Williams completed the “Serena slam”

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history....
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Alexandre Sokolowski
7 months ago

G.O.A.T, Venus, Olympia: Everything you always wanted to know about Serena Williams (but never had time to find out) – updated with second baby news

Serena Williams is considered the greatest female player in tennis history. Here are...
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Jérémy Baudu
Venus Williams, Roger Federer, Serena Williams, Miami 2023
11 months ago

Seen in Miami: The Federer family and the Williams sisters captured in an historic photo representing 50 Grand Slam titles

Roger Federer and his family were photographed enjoying a family day out at...
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Jamie Malachy
Monica Seles, On This Day
12 months ago

April 18, 1999: The day Monica Seles helped USA beat Croatia in Fed Cup

Each day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history....
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Miami Open 2019
1 year ago

Dates, players, prize money: Everything you always wanted to know about the 2023 Miami Open (but never had time to find out)

All you need to know about the second Masters 1000 of the year
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Mathieu Canac
Roger Federer et Belinda Bencic, Hopman Cup
1 year ago

Olympic champion, Swiss Miss, Federer: Everything you always wanted to know about Belinda Bencic (but never had time to find out) – updated after Abu Dhabi win

Belinda Bencic has followed in the footsteps of Martina Hingis to become one...
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Chris Oddo
Emma Raducanu
2 years ago

“I can’t believe I just played Serena Williams” – Raducanu following her Cincinnati victory

Emma Raducanu had high praise for Serena Williams following their first-round match in...
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Ricky Dimon
2 years ago

Serena Williams bows out of Cincinnati for last time with loss to Raducanu

Emma Raducanu makes quick work of Serena Williams in what was the marquee...
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Ricky Dimon
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2 years ago

Coco Gauff on Serena Williams: “The reason why I play tennis”

Coco Gauff was asked about Serena Williams' impending retirement after the teenager won...
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Ricky Dimon
2 years ago

Serena Williams wins for the first time in 2022, advances in Toronto

Serena Williams wins for the first time since the spring of 2021, beating...
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Ricky Dimon
Serena Williams at Roland-Garros in 2021
3 years ago

Serena Williams falls to No 41, will be unseeded at 2022 Australian Open

The former world No 1 slipped down the rankings after missing the US...
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Simon Cambers
3 years ago

Indian Wells entry list: Serena Williams out, Wawrinka and Kenin currently in

Novak Djokovic
3 years ago

Mouratoglou says pressure is building on Djokovic in chase for history, like Serena

Having lived every moment with Serena Williams as she chased the calendar-year Grand...
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Simon Cambers
Patrick Mouratoglou, Australian Open, 2021
3 years ago

Q&A with Patrick Mouratoglou about Serena Williams: “Today, she can’t run properly”

In an exclusive interview with Tennis Majors, Patrick Mouratoglou -- coach of Serena...
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Cédric Rouquette
Serena Williams at Roland-Garros in 2021
3 years ago

Serena Williams pulls out of US Open

The 23-times Grand Slam champion has not recovered from the leg injury she...
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Simon Cambers