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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
David Nalbandia at the Queen's in 2012

June 17, 2012: The day David Nalbandian was disqualified from the Queen’s final after injuring a line judge

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On this day in 2012, the Argentine player kicked an advertising board prompting some serious action from the tournament officials

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Djokovic and Federer at the Laver Cup in 2018

Federer with Nadal, Serena Williams and Murray – The 13 most exciting doubles pairs of all time

With Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz playing doubles together at the Paris Olympics, here are the 13 most exciting doubles pairs of all time

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Jérémy Baudu
Bjorn Borg, On this day 6/16

June 16, 1974: The day an 18-year old Bjorn Borg won the first of his six French Open titles

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On June 16, 1974, Bjorn Borg won his first major title, claiming the French Open trophy at only 18 years old. The beginning of a successful journey.

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Bjorn Borg, On this day 6/16

June 16, 1974: Teenagers Borg and Evert stun Roland-Garros and usher in new era

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. One June 16, 1974, two teenagers won their maiden Roland-Garros titles, the start of their reigns at the top

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Adriano Panatta - On this day
5 months ago

June 13, 1976: The day Adriano Panatta completed a miraculous title run at Roland-Garros

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Caroline Garcia at the 2022 WTA Finals
5 months ago

WTA Finals, France, US Open, doubles: Everything you always wanted to know about Caroline Garcia (but never had time to find out) – updated after coach split

Caroline Garcia is enjoying a resurgence in 2022 with four singles titles, including...
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Haresh Ramchandani
Andy Roddick - On this day
5 months ago

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...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Billie Jean King, On this day 12.06.2021
5 months ago

June 12, 1983: The day Billie Jean King became the oldest player to win a WTA singles title

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Nadal Djokovic OTD 10_06
5 months ago

June 11, 2012: Nadal and Djokovic complete two-day Roland-Garros final

On this day in tennis history, a two-day Roland-Garros final played out to...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Ivan Lendl - On this day
6 months ago

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

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Mary Pierce OTD 10_06
6 months ago

June 10, 2000: France’s Mary Pierce makes national history at Roland-Garros

On this day in tennis history, a Frenchwoman achieved an incredible feat at...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Laurent Luyat, Patrick Mouratoglou and Carlos Alcaraz, Roland-Garros 2024 | © Tennis Majors / Virginie Bouyer
6 months ago

“Hopefully 24, but…” – Alcaraz sets his sights on Djokovic’s record

Carlos Alcaraz verbalised his desire to chase down Djokovic's record of 24 Grand...
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Bren Gray
Zverev and Alcaraz after 2024 Roland-Garros final © Glenn Gervot / Panoramic
6 months ago

“This is the one I’m most proud of”: Why Alcaraz’s Roland-Garros title means the most

Carlos Alcaraz reveals what makes his Roland-Garros title his most special Grand Slam...
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Bren Gray
Alcaraz Roland Garros 2024 - © Action Plus / Panoramic
6 months ago

“You have to give your heart” – Alcaraz on his fifth-set mentality

Carlos Alcaraz has now won 11 of 12 five-set matches he's played. After...
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Bren Gray
Illustration of the official ball during Roland-Garros 2023
6 months ago

Dates, tickets, Nadal: Everything you always wanted to know about Roland-Garros 2024 (but never had time to find out) – updated after men’s final

Here is everything all need to know about the 2024 edition of Roland-Garros,...
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Haresh Ramchandani
Zverev and Alcaraz after 2024 Roland-Garros final © Glenn Gervot / Panoramic
6 months ago

Carlos Alcaraz wins maiden Roland-Garros title with enthralling victory over Zverev

The Spaniard overcame Alexander Zverev in five captivating sets to clinch his first...
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Jamie Malachy
Monica Seles On This Day 9_6
6 months ago

June 9, 1990: The day Monica Seles became the youngest Roland-Garros champion in history

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Martina Navratilova, On this day
6 months ago

June 9, 1984: The day Martina Navratilova won her fourth consecutive Grand Slam title

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Iga Swiatek wins Roland-Garros 2024
6 months ago

“I don’t expect a lot” – Swiatek faces grass-court conundrum after Roland-Garros triumph

The world No 1 clinched her fifth Grand Slam title earlier today, beating...
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Jamie Malachy