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Billie Jean King

How Tennis Evolved Since the 20th Century – A Journey Through the Sport’s Evolution

Discover the fascinating evolution of tennis from its early origins to the modern game. Explore technological advancements, iconic players, and the sport's global growth.

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TENNIS MAJORS (IN ASSOCIATION WITH SCRINE)
Andrey Rublev, UTS Oslo 2024

Levelling the playing field: How UTS changed the serve dynamic

Usually a huge advantage in tennis, UTS’s one-serve rule has reduced its impact and changed the way players approach their matches

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Simon Cambers
Novak Djokovic, Wimbledon 2021

Roland-Garros and Wimbledon, the mythological double crown that few have grasped

With the two majors so close in the calendar, and played on such different surfaces, winning both Roland-Garros and Wimbledon has rarely been achieved in the same year

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Bren Gray
From Carlitos to Alcaraz, episode 4

Alcaraz v Sinner, the US Open quarter-final that may have shaped our next decade of tennis

Part four of Tennis Majors' analysis of how Carlitos became Alcaraz sees Chris Oddo look in detail at the 2022 US Open at his US Open quarter-final against Jannik Sinner, a match-up that could be a taster of what's to come

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Chris Oddo
Mehmet Medjedovic and Novak Djokovic, 2022

How Novak Djokovic took care of all the financial costs of Serbian youngster Hamad Medjedovic’s career

In his endeavor to help Serbian and ex-Yugoslavian tennis grow, Novak Djokovic for a lot of them has made available top conditions at his Novak Tennis Center, but also helped individuals to boost their careers, like in the case of Hamad Medjedovic, 19-year-old whose father spoke openly about the ways Djokovic has helped his son.

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Sasa Ozmo
Grigor Dimitrov, ATP Finals 2017
1 year ago

Biggest names aside, how success at the ATP Finals or WTA Finals can be a poisoned chalice

The physical and mental effort of reaching and then doing well at the...
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Simon Cambers
Carlos Alcaraz, Tennis Majors Series vol. 6
1 year ago

From Carlitos to Alcaraz, episode 6: What next for the Spanish phenomenon and can anyone stop him from dominating the sport?

In the final part of our six-part series on Carlos Alcaraz, the youngest...
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Chris Oddo
Coco Gauff, US Open 2023
1 year ago

How Coco Gauff went from struggling teen to Grand Slam champion in one remarkable summer

From lost at sea to shining under the bright lights - here's how...
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Chris Oddo
Novak Djokovic, Cincinnati 2019
1 year ago

Disqualification, vaccination, injury and history – Why Novak Djokovic has not won the US Open in five years

Remarkably, the 23-time Grand Slam champion has not won at Flushing Meadows since...
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Jamie Malachy
Medvedev Wimbledon 2023 | Antoine Couvercelle / Panoramic
1 year ago

At Wimbledon, anything is possible for Medvedev

Despite a breakdown in confidence between the clay and grass season, Daniil Medvedev...
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Cédric Rouquette
Denis Shapovalov, Wimbledon 2022
1 year ago

Shapovalov: “I’m going to try to survive as long as possible and let the game shine”

Denis Shapovalov fully owns his flashy game style and the ups and downs...
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Carole Bouchard
Andy Murray Brisbane
1 year ago

Andy Murray will rue missed opportunity but if he wants to continue, there are reasons to be cheerful

Losing early at Wimbledon will hurt for some time but an improved serve...
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Simon Cambers
Carlos Alcaraz, Roland-Garros 2023
1 year ago

To worry or not to worry about Carlos Alcaraz’s body?

Should we start wondering about the string of injuries sustained by the tennis...
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Carole Bouchard
Daniel Altmaier, Roland-Garros 2023
1 year ago

From tears to tears: how Altmaier overcame his Davis Cup demons to win against Sinner 

In the space of four months, Daniel Altmaier has gone from his toughest...
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Jannik Schneider
Social media abuse in tennis, a Tennis Majors feature
1 year ago

‘The stands are quiet – the noise is online’ – the dark side of social media for women’s tennis

At Roland-Garros in 2023, France's Leolie Jeanjean has spoken about the "abuse and...
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Carrie Dunn
Andy Murray's come-back is a never-before done performance whose consequences will matter.
2 years ago

Andy Murray’s legacy: “I would be happy if it might inspire other players to never give up”

I’ve always thought and written that there was the Big 4 and then...
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Carole Bouchard
Jiri Lehecka 2024
2 years ago

Jiri Lehecka: “I knew I could beat the top guys”

Jiri Lehecka has a big game and big talk - and big results...
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Carole Bouchard
Iga Swiatek, 2022
2 years ago

Swiatek on business and bold choices: “I want to use my impact well in a way that is healthy for me”

Iga Swiatek has made historical moves on the court, and now seems to...
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Carole Bouchard
Taylor Fritz, Jessica Pegula, Frances Tiafoe
2 years ago

From oddly-drawn locks to escape rooms, Americans are having fun in Melbourne

Frances Tiafoe, Taylor Fritz, Jessica Pegula and Madison Keys have bonded since their...
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Simon Cambers
Gilles Cervara and Daniil Medvedev, november 2022
2 years ago

Medvedev: “The day I decided to train just with Gilles…”

Daniil Medvedev and Gilles Cervara tell us about the mainspring of their work...
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Cédric Rouquette