Tennis

Rune Brisbane 2024

Rune sweeps past Rublev in fiery encounter to reach the final of UTS London

Holger "The Viking" Rune is into his first ever UTS tour final, beating Andrey "Rublo" Rublev in a volatile semi-final encounter at the UTS Grand Final

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Jamie Malachy

December 17, 1984: The day McEnroe and Fleming were defeated for the first time in the Davis Cup

Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great moment in tennis history. Today, we go back to 1984 to witness how, for the first time, John McEnroe and Peter Fleming lost a Davis Cup rubber, a defeat that gave the title to Sweden

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Alexandre Sokolowski
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December 17, 1989: The day Becker won Germany its second consecutive Davis Cup

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to one of the most iconic moments in history. On December 17, 1989, Boris Becker won all three matches to lead Germany to its second consecutive Davis Cup tit

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Carl-Uwe Steeb OTD 12_14

December 14, 1988: The day unheralded Carl Uwe Steeb shocked world No 1 Wilander in the Davis Cup final

Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to look back at an important moment in tennis history. On this day in 1988, West Germany's Carl-Uwe Steeb, who had never beaten a top 10 player, before, came back from two-sets-to-love down to beat world No 1 Mats Wilander

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic during the trophy presentation at Wimbledon 2023

Djokovic on losing Wimbledon: “It pissed me off so much I needed to win everything in America, which I did”

The world No 1 said the emergence of Carlos Alcaraz and other young players had awoken "a beast" inside him

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Simon Cambers
Caroline Wozniacki, US Open, 2023
1 year ago

“This country is very special to me” – Wozniacki excited to play Australian Open again

Caroline Wozniacki has not played at the Australian Open since retiring there in...
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Jérémy Baudu
Nick Kyrgios, Tokyo, 2022
1 year ago

Kyrgios confirms he will miss 2024 Australian Open

The Australian missed almost all of this season, having been sidelined by wrist,...
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Jamie Malachy
Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek
1 year ago

Sabalenka deserved to finish as year-end No 1, says Swiatek

Iga Swiatek finished her year on top of the pile, but thinks her...
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Carrie Dunn
Rafael Nadal, press conference, 2023
1 year ago

“There are many chances that it will be my last year” – Nadal uncertain of future ahead of comeback

The Spaniard recently revealed that he would be returning from injury at the...
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Jamie Malachy
Andrea Gaudenzi, 2021
1 year ago

“Having civil war doesn’t help” – ATP chairman Gaudenzi on tennis’ need for a united front

The Italian has reiterated the need for the governing bodies of tennis to...
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Jamie Malachy
Holger Rune during his fourth round match at the 2023 Roland-Garros
1 year ago

“He is not gonna stop until we beat him” – Rune aiming to end Djokovic’s unending supremacy

The young Dane is one of only three men - along with Jannik...
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Jamie Malachy
Iga Swiatek and Jessica Pegula
1 year ago

Players, groups, host cities: Everything you always wanted to know about the 2024 United Cup (but never had time to find out)

The second edition of the United Cup will kick off the new season...
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Jamie Malachy
Taylor Fritz Rafael Nadal
1 year ago

Fritz on Nadal’s return to Brisbane: “Anyone can play Rafa in the first round, it’s going to be pretty crazy!”

Nadal will make his comeback after a year out in the Brisbane International...
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Jérémy Baudu
Andy Murray, Nick Kyrgios
1 year ago

“I thank him a lot” – Kyrgios grateful for mental health support from Andy Murray

The Australian has spoken candidly in the past about his struggles with depression...
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Jamie Malachy
Arthur Fils at the 2023 Erste Bank Open in Vienna, Austria
1 year ago

“I’m going to give it my all” – Arthur Fils personally invited to train with Nadal

The young Frenchman is set to train with Rafael Nadal in Kuwait during...
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Jamie Malachy
Hamad Medjedovic - © Astana Open
1 year ago

Serbia’s Medjedovic into final of ATP Next Gen Finals after Stricker quits due to injury

Medjedovic will play Frenchman Arthur Fils in the final on Saturday
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Simon Cambers
Australie, Coupe Davis 2003, OTD 30/11
1 year ago

November 30, 2003: The day Philippoussis fought through injury to help Australia triumph in Davis Cup

On this day in tennis history, an Australian gritted his teeth to play...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Art of tennis
1 year ago

From baseline to net: Mastering the art of tennis

Tennis, a sport celebrated for its grace and strategic depth, offers a thrilling...
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Jérémy Baudu
Carlos Alcaraz - ATP Finals - Chryslene Caillaud / Panoramic
1 year ago

Alcaraz promises Novak Djokovic a fierce challenge in 2024: “We’re here to stop him”

Speaking at an exhibition in Mexico City, the Spaniard discussed what he expect...
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Carole Bouchard
Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal
1 year ago

Alcaraz and Nadal will need wild cards if Olympic doubles dream is to come true, reports Marca

Marca reports that the dream team of Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal might...
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Carrie Dunn