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October 18, 1993: The day Ivan Lendl won his 94th and last ATP title

Every day Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On this day in 1993, Lendl defeated Todd Martin in straight sets to win the Tokyo Indoor title - the last of his 94 ATP titles

Alexandre Sokolowski

October 18, 2024

Dominic Thiem, the retirement interview (part 1): Life after tennis, and how UTS kickstarted US Open run

In an exclusive interview, the Austrian tells Tennis Majors what life will look like for him after tennis and looks back on his run to Grand Slam glory

Cédric Rouquette

October 18, 2024

Shapovalov about his default in Washington: “I am still upset that they didn’t admit their mistake, the decision was an insult to me”

The Canadian star says his disqualification in Washington killed all his momentum. Despite his successful appeal, he is still dissatisfied with the ATP. During UTS media day in Frankfurt he also weighed in on the doping case involving Jannik Sinner.

Jannik Schneider

October 17, 2024

Patrick Mouratoglou and Naomi Osaka, Beijing 2024

Patrick Mouratoglou: “That is my challenge; to bring Naomi back to her best level”

While the former world No 1 is recovering from a back injury, her new coach has commented on the collaboration for the first time in detail

Jannik Schneider

October 17, 2024

Kokkinakis: Davis Cup every two years and shortening season would help extend careers

The Australian acknowledges the fact that many players play exhibitions but says more can be done to help them stay healthy and play longer

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October 18, 1993: The day Ivan Lendl won his 94th and last ATP title

Dominic Thiem, the retirement interview (part 1): Life after tennis, and how UTS kickstarted US Open run

Shapovalov about his default in Washington: “I am still upset that they didn’t admit their mistake, the decision was an insult to me”

Patrick Mouratoglou: “That is my challenge; to bring Naomi back to her best level”

Kokkinakis: Davis Cup every two years and shortening season would help extend careers

G.O.A.T, Venus, Daughters, Serena Ventures: Everything you always wanted to know about Serena Williams (but never had time to find out) – updated with surgery for neck cyst

Denmark, Lyon, Roland-Garros: All you need to know about Clara Tauson but never had the time to find out – updated as of October 2024

“I’m going to go full power”: Alcaraz to show no mercy against Nadal at Six Kings Slam

October 17, 1982: The day Jimmy Connors had the chair umpire removed

October 17, 1975: The day Jimmy Connors finally made his Davis Cup debut

Six Kings Slam: Sinner thrashes Medvedev in first quarter-final match, Alcaraz also through

Leo Borg on famous fathers, Rafael Nadal and life as a young tennis player

Big sister, ELEVEN, Wimbledon: Everything you always wanted to know about Venus Williams (but never had time to find out) – updated with comments about being active on tour

October 16, 1833: The day the man who invented lawn tennis – Walter Clopton Wingfield – was born

Swiatek achieves more rankings history, yet Sabalenka’s irrepressible rise looms large

A sprint or a marathon? UTS is a little of both

“Tennis like never before”: Everything you want to know about UTS – updated ahead of UTS Frankfurt

October 15, 2001: The day Jennifer Capriati became world No 1 for the first time

October 15, 1983: The day 16-year-old Aaron Krickstein became the youngest-ever player to win an ATP title

October 15, 1972: The day Stan Smith led USA to victory over a “cheating” Romanian side in the Davis Cup