Wimbledon

Steffi Graf, On this day 21/6

June 21, 1994: The day Steffi Graf was stunned by Lori McNeil in the first round at Wimbledon

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On June 21, 1994 Steffi Graf was stunned in the first round at Wimbledon.

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Alexandre Sokolowski
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June 18, 2018: The day Roger Federer beat his own record to become the oldest player to claim the world No 1 ranking

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On this day in 2018, Roger Federer beat his own record of the oldest player to claim the world No 1 spot

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Andy Murray, Nottingham Open, 2023

“I won my fair few” – Murray proud of record against Big Three as he gears up for success at Wimbledon

Murray decided to skip the end of the clay-court season in order to prioritise preparation for Wimbledon. So far, the plan appears to be working

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Jamie Malachy
Andy Roddick - On this day

June 12, 2005: The day Andy Roddick completed the Queen’s Club threepeat

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On June 12, 2005 Andy Roddick capped off a magical run in London

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Ivan Lendl - On this day

June 10, 1984: The day Ivan Lendl finally achieved his dream

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On June 10, 1984 Ivan Lendl came back from two sets down to win his first major title in Paris.

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Ons Jabeur 2023
11 months ago

“I’m hoping to go and get the title in Wimbledon” – Jabeur’s mind already on the grass as she takes positives from Roland-Garros run

Jabeur lost from a set up against Haddad Maia in the quarter-finals of...
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Jamie Malachy
11 months ago

June 4, 1988: The day Graf double-bagelled Zvereva in the Roland-Garros final

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Nick Kyrgios US Open withdrawal
12 months ago

Nick Kyrgios to miss Roland-Garros after injuring foot during a car theft at his house

Kyrgios has endured a difficult year, with injury and bereavement keeping the Australian...
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Jamie Malachy
Pete Sampras On this day
12 months ago

May 15th, 1994: The day Pete Sampras achieved his best ever result on clay

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Andy Murray, Rome 2023
12 months ago

Andy Murray uncertain whether to play Roland-Garros following Italian Open exit

Andy Murray knows Wimbledon is his best chance of a deep run but...
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Jamie Malachy
Martina Hingis and Steffi Graf, On this day
12 months ago

May 10, 1996: The day 15-year-old Martina Hingis defeated world No 1 Steffi Graf

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history....
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Roger Federer, 2018 Australian Open
1 year ago

GOAT, Wimbledon, Records, Swiss: Everything you always wanted to know about Roger Federer (but never had time to find out) – updated after latest Forbes rich list

Roger Federer is one of the greatest tennis players of all time, if...
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Tennis Majors
1 year ago

Kvitova not thrilled about Wimbledon reversing Russian ban: “I’m just still a bit on the Ukrainian side of this”

Petra Kvitova was asked following her Miami semi-final victory about Wimbledon's change to...
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Ricky Dimon
Novak Djokovic backhand
1 year ago

Djokovic denied Covid-19 travel exemption to enter US to play Miami; now likely to return on clay in Monte-Carlo

The world No 1 is now likely to return to action at the...
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Simon Cambers
Elena Rybakina, Wimbledon 2022
2 years ago

Rybakina: a serve “as fast as Djokovic” and an aggressiveness that is expressed “in many different ways”

Elena Rybakina impressed on Thursday by crushing Simona Halep in the Wimbledon semi-finals....
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Samuel Hamon
Tim Henman On This Day 06_28
2 years ago

June 28, 2007: The day Tim Henman played his last match at Wimbledon

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Althea Gibson
2 years ago

June 26, 1951: The day Althea Gibson became the first black player to compete at Wimbledon

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history....
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Alexandre Sokolowski
McEnroe
2 years ago

June 22, 1981: The day John McEnroe wrote his name in history with his “You cannot be serious” outburst at Wimbledon

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history....
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Wimbledon grass court
2 years ago

10 questions you have about grass-court tennis: serve and volley, specialists – updated with 2022 Wimbledon ranking points controversy

From its origins to its nature, to the elements required to play on...
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Simon Cambers
Rafael Nadal et Novak Djokovic lors d'une exhibition à Milan en 2016
2 years ago

Nadal vs Djokovic: GOAT, head-to-head, stats, all you need to know about the rivalry – updated with 2022 Roland-Garros

The rivalry between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic is the most prolific in...
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Paul Bonnaud