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John and Patrick McEnroe, Dinara Safina and Marat Safin, Venus and Serena Williams

From Williams to McEnroe, via Sanchez and Maleeva: the 13 greatest siblings in the history of professional tennis – updated after Fruhvirtova beats Mertens

Czechs Brenda and Linda Fruhvirtova are emerging on the pro circuit, while at the same time Serena and Venus Williams, who have passed the age of 40, seem to be getting closer and closer to the end of their careers. An opportunity to retrace the careers of the most iconic siblings

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Carrie Dunn
Daria Abramowicz

“I want Iga to know herself better”: our interview with Daria Abramowicz, the sports psychologist connected to Swiatek’s mind – updated after rise to world No 1

Sports psychologist Daria Abramowicz spoke to Tennis Majors in 2021 about her work to support the success of the young woman who is now the world No 1

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Cédric Rouquette
Linda Fruhvirtova (CZE) hits a backhand during her second round women's match in the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium.

After first top 25 win, 16-year-old Linda Fruhvirtova says she wants to “reach No. 1 and win Grand Slam titles”

The elder of the Fruhvirtova sisters made a statement win on Friday at the Miami Open and later did not shy away from saying she wants to win Slams and become world No 1

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Haresh Ramchandani
Coco Gauff (USA) hits a shot in her third round match against Simona Halep (ROU) at the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells

“Definitely I feel like I can go far in slams” Coco Gauff says mental improvement key to next step

Having just turned 18 years old and now a member of the world's top 20, Coco Gauff is through to the third round of the Miami Open and says she is ready go deep in a Slam

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Haresh Ramchandani
Iga Swiatek of Poland during the champions trophy shoot after winning the final of the 2022 BNP Paribas Open WTA 1000 tennis tournament

Meet the new No 1! Swiatek notches historic win over Golubic in Miami

Iga Swiatek will rise to the top of the WTA rankings after the Miami Open, becoming the 28th No 1 in WTA history.

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Chris Oddo
Aryna Sabalenka gestures after missing a shot during her second round women's singles match in the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium.
3 years ago

Exodus in Miami: Sabalenka, Kontaveit among 11 women’s seeds to lose on Thursday

Besides the 11 seeds to lose on Thursday, three seeds, including two former...
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Haresh Ramchandani
Katerina Siniakova, Miami 2022
3 years ago

Raducanu’s Miami Open cut short by Siniakova

Emma Raducanu squandered a set lead against Katerina Siniakova, dropping to 2-5 in...
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Chris Oddo
Naomi Osaka, Miami 2022
3 years ago

Osaka charges Past Kerber in battle of multiple Grand Slam champs at Miami

Naomi Osaka cruised past Angelique Kerber in a battle of former Grand Slam...
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Chris Oddo
Eugenie Bouchard of Canada in action during the third round at the 2020 Roland Garros Grand Slam tennis tournament
3 years ago

Former world No 5 Eugenie Bouchard to play first tournament in over a year next month

The 2014 Wimbledon runner-up has not played since March 2021 due to a...
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Haresh Ramchandani
Ashleigh Barty, Roland-Garros 2019
3 years ago

6 stats showing that Barty was a special world No 1

Tennis Majors, with our partner Opta, reveal 6 stats that show how Barty...
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Cédric Rouquette
Emma Raducanu Miami 2022
3 years ago

Raducanu plays down expectations for 2022: “My new goal is just to be healthy”

The 19-year-old Briton says her perspective has changed since she won the US...
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Simon Cambers
Linda Fruhvirtova of the Czech Republic at the 2020 Prague Open WTA International
3 years ago

16-year-old Linda Fruhvirtova scores maiden WTA 1000 level win in Miami

It was a good day for the Fruhvirtova family with both sisters winning...
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Haresh Ramchandani
Ash Barty smiles during her retirement announcement in Brisbane, Australia
3 years ago

Women’s tennis will see a new world No 1 after Miami as Ash Barty confirms she will drop off rankings

Iga Swiatek is in pole position to replace Ash Barty at the top...
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Haresh Ramchandani
Ash Barty and Cori Gauff, Adelaide 2022
3 years ago

‘Savage move’ – Gauff, Osaka, Tsitsipas and others try to make sense of Ash Barty’s sudden retirement

Media day at the Miami Open gave top players a chance to speak...
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Chris Oddo
Naomi Osaka 2022 Miami Open
3 years ago

Naomi Osaka, on working with a therapist – ‘I realise how helpful it is’

Naomi Osaka has started to work with a therapist after her difficult experience...
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Chris Oddo
Ashleigh Barty vs Iga Swiatek, Madrid 2021
3 years ago

Iga Swiatek in position to replace Ash Barty as world No 1 after Miami

The Pole will be assured of top spot if she wins her first...
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Simon Cambers
Iga Swiatek, Australian Open 2022
3 years ago

‘I was crying for a long time’ – emotional Swiatek confused over Barty retirement

An emotional Iga Swiatek was caught off guard by Ash Barty's retirement announcement....
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Chris Oddo
Ashleigh Barty, Melbourne, 2022
3 years ago

Analysis: Ash Barty will be a tough act to follow

Simon Cambers looks at the surprise retirement of the Australian at the age...
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Simon Cambers
Ashleigh Barty, 2022
3 years ago

Breaking: World No 1 Ash Barty announces retirement from tennis at the age of 25

Just one month shy of turning 26 years old, the world No 1...
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Haresh Ramchandani
Iga Swiatek of Poland during the champions trophy shoot after winning the final of the 2022 BNP Paribas Open WTA 1000 tennis tournament
3 years ago

Miami Open Women’s Draw: Swiatek looks to hold off challengers in bid for Sunshine Double

Coming in with a 11-match winning streak. the new world No 2 Iga...
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Haresh Ramchandani