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Don Budge OTD

September 24, 1938: The day Don Budge completed the very first Grand Slam

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to one of the most iconic moments in tennis history. On September 24, 1938, American Don Budge became the first player to complete the Grand Slam of all four majors in a calendar year

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Rene Lacoste

September 18, 1926: The day Rene Lacoste won the US Nationals

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to one of the most iconic moments in tennis history. On this day in 1926, Rene Lacoste beat Jean Borotra in an all-French final to win the US Nationals title for the first time

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Stan Smith US Open 1971

September 15, 1971: The day a US Open final ended in a tiebreak for the first time

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to the biggest moments in tennis history. On September 15, 1971, Stan Smith became the first player to win a Grand Slam in a final-set tiebreak

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Francisca Dauzet for Tennis Majors

“Do we want gladiators into the lion’s den with no feelings?” – interview with Francisca Dauzet about mental toughness

Francisca Dauzet, a psychoanalyst who works with top athletes, tells Tennis Majors she was surprised by the public's reaction to images of Medvedev at the US Open. Players' feelings need to be understood, not judged, she says.

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Cédric Rouquette
Juan Martin Del Potro, US Open 2009, On This Day

September 14, 2009: The day Del Potro stunned five-time defending champ Federer in five sets to win the US Open

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to the biggest moments in tennis history. On September 14, 2009, Juan Martin del Potro came from behind to triumph in his first Grand Slam final over a red-hot Roger Federer

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Kim Clijsters otd 09_12
4 weeks ago

September 12, 2009: The day Kim Clijsters became the first wildcard to win the US Open

Everyday Tennis Majors looks back to the biggest moments in tennis history. On...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
4 weeks ago

September, 11, 1988: The day Mats Wilander defeated Ivan Lendl in the longest US Open final of all-time

Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
4 weeks ago

September 10, 1988: Steffi Graf wins US Open to complete calendar-year Grand Slam

The great champion completed one of her most magnificent achievements on this day...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Aryna Sabalenka, US Open 2025
4 weeks ago

VIDEO : The best moments of the 2025 US Open

From jaw-dropping trick shots to incredible rallies and heartwarming fan interactions, the US...
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Tennis Majors
Carlos Alcaraz, US Open 2025
4 weeks ago

The US Open masterclass: How Carlos became an Alcaraz 2.0 by scanning Sinner’s game after Wimbledon loss

The US Open victory wasn’t just a win, it was the culmination of...
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Cédric Rouquette
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, US Open 2025
4 weeks ago

Alcaraz’s dream accomplished: Reclaiming No. 1 was ‘everything (he was) working for’

"When you achieve the goals you set up yourself at the beginning of...
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Cédric Rouquette
4 weeks ago

September 8, 2002: Pete Sampras goes out on a high with US Open title

On this day in tennis history, Pistol Pete faced an old foe in...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Jannik Sinner, US Open 2025
4 weeks ago

After US Open final loss to Alcaraz, Sinner vows to shift his game, sacrifices wins for unpredictability

“I’m going to aim to maybe even losing some matches from now on,...
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Cédric Rouquette
Carlos Alcaraz, US Open 2025
4 weeks ago

Six majors on three surfaces before 23: Alcaraz’s landmarks are stunning

At just 22 years old, Carlos Alcaraz has already won six Grand Slam...
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Cédric Rouquette
Carlos Alcaraz, US Open 2025
4 weeks ago

Unplayable Alcaraz conquers Sinner in US Open classic, reclaims World No. 1

Carlos Alcaraz proved too strong for rival Jannik Sinner, winning 6-2, 3-6, 6-1,...
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Cédric Rouquette
Amanda Anisimova, US Open 2025
4 weeks ago

After the Wimbledon nightmare, Anisimova still too nervous: ‘It’s something I’m trying to work on’

Amanda Anisimova lost her second Grand Slam final on Saturday at the US...
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Jérémy Baudu
HINGIS WILLIAMS US OPEN 1997
4 weeks ago

September 7, 1997: When 16-year-old Martina Hingis wins youngest Grand Slam final in Open Era history

On this day in 1997, Martina Hingis beat Venus Williams in the final...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Aryna Sabalenka, US Open 2025
4 weeks ago

Sabalenka’s ultimate triumph: the battle of the mind

After two humbling final defeats in 2025, Aryna Sabalenka took control of her...
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Cédric Rouquette
Aryna Sabalenka, US Open 2025
1 month ago

Sabalenka defends US Open title crown in thrilling final against Anisimova

Aryna Sabalenka holds off a fierce challenge from Amanda Anisimova, winning the US...
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Cédric Rouquette
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, Wimbledon 2025
1 month ago

The incredible stat that already sets Alcaraz and Sinner apart from the Big Three (and other legends)

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have now met three times in a row...
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Cédric Rouquette