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May 3, 1999: The day Russian Yevgeny Kafelnikov – surprisingly – became world No 1
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On May 3, 1999, Yevgeny Kafelnikov, aged 25, became the first Russian to become world No 1 in tennis history
Alexandre Sokolowski
May 3, 2024
“I have no idea” – Medvedev not sure about severity of his injury yet
Daniil Medvedev explains the injury that forced his retirement in Madrid today, and talks about what comes next.
Chris Oddo
May 3, 2024
Lehecka reaches first Masters semi-final, as ailing Medvedev retires with injury
Jiri Lehecka reached his maiden Masters semi-final when Daniil Medvedev pulled out of the pair's quarter-final on Thursday in Madrid.
Chris Oddo
May 2, 2024
Lehecka reaches maiden Masters semi-final, Medvedev injured, Madrid semi-finals set
Jiri Lehecka benefited from the abandonment of Daniil Medvedev (6-4) on Thursday evening and will play Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime in the next round
Tennis Majors
May 2, 2024
No Alcaraz, no Sinner, no Djokovic – another surprise Masters 1000 champion is coming to Madrid
Daniil Medvedev - not exactly a clay guru - is the only top 5 player left in a wide open Madrid draw as of Wednesday.
Chris Oddo
May 2, 2024
7 months ago
Alcaraz: I think I’ll be okay to play Rome
The Spaniard has some questions to answer before he takes the court again,...
Chris Oddo
7 months ago
Madrid Masters: Auger-Aliassime reaches semi-finals
7 months ago
Djokovic continues team renovation, reuniting with former fitness trainer Gebhard Gritsch
Following his split with longtime agents Edoardo Artaldi and Elena Cappellaro last September,...
Sasa Ozmo
7 months ago
Sinner pulls out of Madrid quarter-final with hip injury
Sinner struggled with a hip injury during his last two wins at Madrid,...
Chris Oddo
7 months ago
Rublev ends Alcaraz’s Madrid reign, reaches semi-finals at Caja Magica
Andrey Rublev rallied from a set down to stun two-time defending champion Carlos...
Chris Oddo
7 months ago
Rublev snaps Alcaraz’s 14-match Madrid winning streak
Andrey Rublev beat Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 on Wednesday afternoon. He'll face...
Tennis Majors
7 months ago
Lehecka: “If you play a match thinking about asking the opponent to give you something, why be there?”
After ending Rafael Nadal's run in Madrid last night, Jiri Lehecka did not,...
Rémi Bourrières
7 months ago
Why Nadal didn’t cry: “I’ve not finished my journey with a racquet in hand…”
The Spaniard explained why he was not emotional as a montage of his...
Simon Cambers
7 months ago
Nadal positive after Madrid but still unclear on Roland-Garros: “I need a clear vision of what can happen. I don’t have it yet”
The 37-year-old leaves Madrid with increasing confidence in his body and will goals...
Simon Cambers
7 months ago
Rafael Nadal waves farewell as magical run in Madrid ended by magnificent Lehecka
Jiri Lehecka overcame Rafael Nadal 7-5, 6-4 on an emotional night in Madrid....
Jamie Malachy
7 months ago
Madrid Masters: Auger-Aliassime stuns Ruud to reach quarter-finals
Felix Auger-Aliassime beat Casper Ruud 6-4, 7-5 on Tuesday evening and will face...
Tennis Majors
7 months ago
Indomitable Alcaraz survives huge scare against Struff in Madrid Open thriller
The Spaniard edged past Jan-Lennard Struff 6-3, 6-7 (5), 7-6 (4) in Madrid....
Jamie Malachy
7 months ago
Madrid Masters: Sinner completes impressive comeback win against Khachanov to reach quarter-finals
Jannik Sinner beat Karen Khachanov 5-7, 6-3, 6-3 and will face the winner...
Tennis Majors
7 months ago
“If I played against Rafa, for sure I would ask for a T-shirt” – Swiatek approves of Cachin gesture
The Pole is a lifelong fan of the 22-time Grand Slam champion, and...
Tennis Majors
7 months ago
Madrid Masters: Zverev stunned by Cerundolo in fourth round
Francisco Cerundolo won against Alexander Zverev 6-3, 6-4 on Tuesday. He'll play American...
Tennis Majors