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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
Victoria Azarenka

Australian Open, Olympics, Leo – Everything you always wanted to know about Victoria Azarenka (but never had time to find out) – updated during Doha 2024

Victoria Azarenka is a former world No 1, a two-time Grand Slam champion and an Olympic gold medallist. Here are 10 things you may like to know about the Belarusian

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Simon Cambers
Tracy Austin, On this day 07.01.2021

January 7, 1979: The day 16-year-old Tracy Austin crushed Martina Navratilova to win the Avon Championships

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On January 7, 1979, Tracy Austin crushed Martina Navratilova to win the Avon Championships in Washington D.C.

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Gabriela Sabatini OTD

November 20, 1988: The day Gabriela Sabatini won her first big title

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to one of the biggest moments in tennis history. On November 20, 1988, Gabriela Sabatini beat Pam Shriver to win the Virginia Slims Championships for her biggest title at that point in her career

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Venus Williams

October 31, 1994: The day tennis legend Venus Williams made her professional debut at the age of 14

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to one of the most iconic moments in the sport's history. On October 31, 1994, Venus Williams, who has won 7 Grand Slams in singles and 23 in total, made her long-awaited debut on the pro tour more than three years after her last junior event

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Jessica Pegula, WTA Finals 2022
9 months ago

WTA unveils new-look calendar as part of plans for pathway towards equal prize money with ATP

The WTA has announced a plan to have full parity with the men's...
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Jamie Malachy
Martina Hingis and Steffi Graf, On this day
11 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
Monica Seles, On this day April 30 1993
11 months ago

April 30 1993: The tragic day Monica Seles was stabbed in the back

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history....
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Alexandre Sokolowski
David Goffin, 2020 Montpellier
1 year ago

Belgium, Federer, history-maker: Everything you always wanted to know about David Goffin (but never had time to find out)

David Goffin is the only Belgian man ever to reach the world's top...
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Jenny Drummond
Beatriz Haddad Maia Nottingham 2022
2 years ago

Haddad Maia stops Riske at Nottingham for maiden title

26-year-old Beatriz Haddad Maia claimed her maiden title and became the first Brazilian...
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Chris Oddo
2 years ago

Pegula reaches Miami semi-final as Badosa retires after just 5 games

Jessica Pegula reached the Miami semi-finals when Paula Badosa was forced to retire...
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Chris Oddo
Linda Fruhvirtova, Miami 2022
2 years ago

16-year-old Linda Fruhvirtova stuns three-time Miami champion Azarenka, who retires without explanation

16-year-old Linda Fruhvirtova of the Czech Republic stunned Victoria Azarenka to reach the...
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Chris Oddo
Ash Barty
3 years ago

“Bloody good” Barty into US Open third round; Battle for Swiatek, Badosa out

The world No 1 suffered a late wobble but was still to good...
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Simon Cambers
Elina Svitolina
3 years ago

Svitolina downs Cornet for Chicago title

The Ukrainian extended her outstanding record in finals to 16-3 as she won...
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Simon Cambers
3 years ago

Belinda Bencic interview: “Now I don’t have to prove anything to anyone”

In an exclusive interview on the eve of the US Open, the Swiss...
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Simon Cambers
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
Ash Barty Cincinnati
3 years ago

Barty downs Krejickova to reach Cincinnati semi-finals

The world No 1 came from 4-2 down in the second set and...
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Simon Cambers
Rafael Nadal & Dominic Thiem at the US Open in 2021
3 years ago

One in 10 chance of losing the match: The unexpected perils of winning the first set 6-0

Simon Cambers examines why winning the first set 6-0 can actually leave a...
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Simon Cambers
Jelena Ostapenko
3 years ago

Ostapenko to play Kontaveit in all-Baltic final in Eastbourne

This year's WTA event in Eastbourne is guaranteed to be won by a...
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Simon Cambers
Angelique_Kerber
3 years ago

Kerber to face Siniakova in Bad Homburg final

Angelique Kerber will play Katerina Siniakova for the title in Bad Homburg on...
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Simon Cambers