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October 10, 1971: The day Stan Smith and the United States won the last ever Davis Cup to use the “Challenge Round”
Every day, Tennis Majors looks back to the one of the biggest moments in tennis history. On this day in 1971, Stan Smith beat Ion Tiriac in straight sets to win the last Davis Cup "Challenge Round" in tennis history for the American team
Alexandre Sokolowski
October 10, 2024
“He’s got potential to be one of the top players of the world” – Djokovic praises Mensik ahead of quarter-final clash
Djokovic and Mensik have practiced together on multiple occasions but will play for the first time on Friday
Bren Gray
October 10, 2024
Greece, World No 3, 1000 title, the famous bun: Everything you always wanted to know about Maria Sakkari (but never had time to find out) – updated after early end to 2024 season
Maria Sakkari is a Greek tennis player who reached the Roland-Garros and US Open semi-finals in 2021. Here are answers to some common questions you may have about the Greek
Simon Cambers
October 9, 2024
Medvedev beats Tsitsipas for 10th time after shot clock drama to reach Shanghai quarters
Daniil Medvedev defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets on Wednesday. He'll face Italian Jannik Sinner, the top seed, next
Ayush Vashistha
October 9, 2024
October 9, 2019: The day Spanish tennis legend Andres Gimeno passed away
Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great moment in tennis history. Today, we go back to 2019 to pay a tribute to the oldest-ever Roland-Garros champion, Andres Gimeno
Alexandre Sokolowski
October 9, 2024
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October 8, 1989: The day Jim Courier won his first title, beating Stefan Edberg in the final
On this day, on October 8, 1989, future world No 1 Jim Courier...
Alexandre Sokolowski
4 weeks ago
B-Nak, San Diego, Wimbledon, Next Gen: Everything you wanted to know about Brandon Nakashima (but never had time to find out) – updated in October 2024
Former junior world No 3 Brandon Nakashima is one of the rising stars...
Haresh Ramchandani
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Indian Wells, Back injury, world No 2, Tsitsipas: Everything you always wanted to know about Paula Badosa (but never had time to find out) – updated with US Open quarter-final run
Paula Badosa is a Spanish player who has already been ranked as high...
Haresh Ramchandani
4 weeks ago
Grand Slams, #BlackLivesMatter, mental health, Japan, mother: Everything you always wanted to know about Naomi Osaka (but never had time to find out) – updated with Mouratgolou news
Naomi Osaka was the first Japanese player ever to win a Grand Slam...
Jérémy Baudu
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“I’ve achieved a lot in doubles, but no one cares,” says Katerina Siniakova
Katerina Siniakova took some time before starting her tournament in Wuhan to reflect...
Carole Bouchard
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October 7, 1999: The day John McEnroe started his Davis Cup captaincy by offending Zimbabwe, his team’s first opponents
The day U.S. Davis Cup captain John McEnroe caused controversy with his 'cow...
Alexandre Sokolowski
4 weeks ago
Roland-Garros, Grand Slams, injuries, Czech: Everything you always wanted to know about Karolina Muchova (but never had time to find out) – updated after 2024 Beijing final
Karolina Muchova has reached the semi-finals or better of three of the four...
Ricky Dimon
4 weeks ago
US Open, teenage prodigy, activist: Everything you always wanted to know about Coco Gauff (but never had time to find out) – updated with Beijing title
At 18 years old, American Coco Gauff has already become a household name...
Chris Oddo
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Sabalenka eyes hat trick at Wuhan Open against Gauff, Pegula
The Belarusian triumphed in Wuhan in 2018 and 2019. The tournament returns to...
Ayush Vashistha
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October 5, 1918: The day French aviator Roland Garros was killed during World War I
Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great...
Alexandre Sokolowski
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October 5, 2006: The day Benjamin Becker and Jiri Novak clocked latest-ever ATP finish
On this day in tennis history, two players headed on to court in...
Alexandre Sokolowski
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Zheng earns challenging victory over Andreeva to reach China Open semi-finals
The Chinese No 1 overcame Mirra Andreeva 5-7, 6-0, 6-4 to reach the...
Jamie Malachy
1 month ago
October 4, 2007: The day Austrian Stefan Koubek was disqualified for a third time
Every day Tennis Majors looks back to the biggest moments in tennis history....
Alexandre Sokolowski
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All Eyes on Stockholm: ATP BNP Paribas Nordic Open 2024 Set for October Showdown
In 2023, Gael Monfils etched his name into BNP Paribas Nordic Open history...
Tennis Majors
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October 4, 1994: The day 14-year-old Martina Hingis made a winning debut on the pro tour
On this day in tennis history, the 14-year-old Swiss Miss made her bow...
Alexandre Sokolowski