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February 25, 2002: The day Venus Williams became the first black player to become world No 1 in tennis history
Every day, Tennis Majors looks at some of the biggest moments in tennis history. On February 25, 2002, Venus Williams fulfilled her father's prophecy by becoming the world No 1 in women's tennis
Alexandre Sokolowski
February 25, 2024
Puerto Vallarta Open: Lucky loser Kessler makes it all the way to the final
The American will face Australian wildcard Taylah Preston for the title.
Tennis Majors
February 25, 2024
Puerto Vallarta Open: Wildcard Preston advances to final
Taylah Preston won against Maria Lourdes Carle 6-2, 6-2 and will face lucky loser Mccartney Kessler in the final
Tennis Majors
February 25, 2024
Paolini wins first WTA 1000 title, beats qualifier Kalinskaya in Dubai
It was a brilliant comeback win as Jasmine Paolini tested her nerve against Anna Kalinskaya
Carrie Dunn
February 24, 2024
Alert – Dubai Open: Paolini wins the final
Jasmine Paolini won the title on Saturday evening against Anna Kalinskaya
Tennis Majors
February 24, 2024
9 months ago
Russian qualifier Kalinskaya stuns top seed Swiatek in Dubai to reach first full WTA Tour final
Anna Kalinskaya beat Iga Swiatek 6-4, 6-4 on Friday evening. She'll face Italian...
Tennis Majors
9 months ago
Dubai Open: Paolini holds off valiant Cirstea to reach final
The Italian will face either Iga Swiatek or Anna Kalinskaya in her first...
Tennis Majors
9 months ago
February 23, 2006: The day Yaroslava Shvedova came within one point of achieving the first golden set in women’s tennis history
On this day in tennis history, Yaroslava Shvedova came within one point of...
Alexandre Sokolowski
9 months ago
Puerto Vallarta Open: Carle reaches quarter-finals
Maria Lourdes Carle beat Catherine McNally 0-6, 6-2, 6-3 on Friday night. She'll...
Tennis Majors
9 months ago
Puerto Vallarta Open: Bouzas Maneiro advances to last eight
Jessica Bouzas Maneiro won against Linda Fruhvirtova 6-4, 6-4 and will play the...
Tennis Majors
9 months ago
Puerto Vallarta Open: Jeanjean through to last eight
Leolia Jeanjean won against Rebecca Marino 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 on Thursday and will...
Tennis Majors
9 months ago
Puerto Vallarta Open: Kessler reaches quarter-finals
Mccartney Kessler won against Claire Liu 6-4, 6-3 on Thursday. She'll face the...
Tennis Majors
9 months ago
Third seed Gauff upended by qualifier Kalinskaya in Dubai
Anna Kalinskaya beat Coco Gauff 2-6, 6-4, 6-2 on Thursday evening and will...
Tennis Majors
9 months ago
Dubai Open: Swiatek cruises into semi-finals
Iga Swiatek won against Qinwen Zheng 6-3, 6-2 on Thursday evening. She'll play...
Tennis Majors
9 months ago
Dubai Open: Cirstea saves six match points, knocks out seventh seed Vondrousova
Sorana Cirstea won against Marketa Vondrousova 2-6, 7-6 (1), 6-2 on Thursday and...
Tennis Majors
9 months ago
Dubai Open: Paolini reaches semi-finals after Rybakina illness
Jasmine Paolini benefited from the forfeit of Elena Rybakina on Thursday. She'll face...
Tennis Majors
9 months ago
Quiz – How much do you know about the history of the one-handed backhand?
The one-handed backhand in the top 10 of the ATP rankings is gone...
Lucas Morlier
9 months ago
Puerto Vallarta Open: Baptiste advances to last eight
Hailey Baptiste defeated Iryna Shymanovich 6-0, 6-1.. She'll play American qualifier Robin Montgomery...
Tennis Majors
9 months ago
Puerto Vallarta Open: Montgomery sets up all-American clash with Baptiste
Robin Montgomery won against Renata Zarazua 6-1, 6-4 onWednesday
Tennis Majors
9 months ago
Puerto Vallarta Open: Preston through to last eight
Taylah Preston edged out Julia Riera 2-6, 7-5, 6-4 on Wednesday and will...
Tennis Majors