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Illustration picture of money and tennis on March 20, 2020 in Brussels, Belgium

Report: Saudi Arabia offers $2 billion to merge ATP and WTA Tours; Grand Slams offer alternative streamlined, equal prize-money Tour

The tennis word could be set for an imminent shake-up, with two rival offers on the table

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Simon Cambers
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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
Wimbledon, On this day

February 22, 2007: The day Wimbledon finally announced it would award equal prize money

Every day, Tennis Majors looks at some of the biggest moments in tennis history. On February 22, 2007, 34 years after the US Open did, Wimbledon became the last of the Grand Slam events to offer equal pay to men and women

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Carlos Alcaraz

All-white, People’s Sunday, Navratilova: Everything you always wanted to know about Wimbledon 2024 (but never had time to find out)

Wimbledon is the oldest and most prestigious tournament in the tennis calendar. Here is everything you need to know about the 2024 edition of the tournament as things stand right now

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Carrie Dunn
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February 7, 1997: MaliVai Washington fights through career-ending knee injury in Davis Cup

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On February 7, 1997, MaliVai Washington battled through the injury that would end his career to win a Davis Cup match for USA.

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Wimbledon 2019
3 months ago

Novak Djokovic on his famous 2019 Wimbledon win: “Federer was a far better player, but I won the match”

The Serb saved two match points on Federer's serve before winning the title...
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Simon Cambers
Fans at the 2023 Wimbledon tournament
4 months ago

Wimbledon’s expansion plans suffer setback as Wandsworth council refuses permission

The plans had been given the approval by the London Borough of Merton...
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Haresh Ramchandani
Wimbledon OTD 10/11
5 months ago

October 11, 1940: The day Wimbledon was bombed during World War II

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to an important moment...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Roger Federer
6 months ago

Federer: I was content and at peace simply watching Wimbledon from the stands

Roger Federer doesn't miss stepping out on the SW19 grass
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Carrie Dunn
Madison Keys US Open 2023
6 months ago

US Open, Wimbledon, WTA Player Council: Everything you wanted to know about Madison Keys (but never had time to find out) – updated after US Open 2023

She has one Slam final under her belt and is still looking for...
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Carrie Dunn
Andy Murray - Wimbledon 2013
7 months ago

“If I’d have cramped, it probably would have been curtains”: Andy Murray on the 2013 Wimbledon final

On the Control the Controllables podcast, the Scot admits he would have found...
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Simon Cambers
Alcaraz Wimbledon 2023 | Alberto Pezzali/AP/SIPA
8 months ago

“As long as Rafa and Djokovic are playing, there will be no change of era” – Alcaraz on the next generation

The Spaniard has taken the tennis world by storm, but he is keen...
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Jamie Malachy
Novak Djokovic speaks to the Chair Umpire during the 2023 Wimbledon final
8 months ago

Djokovic fined £6,117 for smashing racket during fifth set of Wimbledon final loss

The Serb put down the racket smashing to frustration during his post-match press...
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Haresh Ramchandani
Carlos Alcaraz
8 months ago

Ferrero, moved by Alcaraz’s victory: “It’s hard to put into words what I’m feeling”

Juan Carlos Ferrero spoke to Spanish radio station COPE after Carlos Alcaraz's victory...
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Jérémy Baudu
Djokovic and Alcaraz Wimbledon final 2023 | Antoine Couvercelle / Panoramic
8 months ago

“Before the match, I thought I can’t beat Novak” – how Carlos Alcaraz changed his own mind with stunning Wimbledon win

He wasn't sure of his powers heading into the Wimbledon final, but Carlos...
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Chris Oddo
Djokovic and Alcaraz 2023 Wimbledon | Antoine Couvercelle / Panoramic
8 months ago

“I hope we get to play in US Open” – Djokovic, on why his budding rivalry with Alcaraz is good for tennis

Novak Djokovic wants another shot at Carlos Alcaraz at this year's US Open....
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Chris Oddo
Alcaraz Wimbledon 2023 | Alberto Pezzali/AP/SIPA
8 months ago

“I thought I’ll have trouble with you only on clay and maybe hard court – not on grass – now it’s a different story,” Djokovic tells Alcaraz after Wimbledon final

Novak Djokovic praised Carlos Alcaraz for swift - and unexpected - rise to...
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Chris Oddo
Djokovic and Alcaraz, Wimbledon, 2023
8 months ago

“I haven’t played a player like him ever” – Djokovic on new Wimbledon champion, Carlos Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic believes that Alcaraz combines all the best parts of Federer, Nadal,...
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Jamie Malachy
Carlos Alcaraz, Wimbledon, 2023
8 months ago

King Carlos dethrones Novak Djokovic to win his maiden Wimbledon title and underline the arrival of tennis’ new era

Carlos Alcaraz snaps Djokovic's 45 match-winning streak on Centre Court, beating the Serb...
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Jamie Malachy
Carlos Alcaraz Wimbledon 2023 | Action Plus / Panoramic
8 months ago

Carlos Alcaraz stuns 23-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic, wins maiden Wimbledon title

Carlos Alcaraz lifted the trophy on Sunday afternoon against Novak Djokovic.
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