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August 17, 1987 : The day Steffi Graf became world No 1 for the first time
Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great moment in tennis history. Today, we go back to 1987 to witness how 18-year-old Steffi Graf seized the world No 1 spot to begin a 186-week uninterrupted reign at the top, the longest in WTA history
August 17, 2004: The day Federer lost two matches at the Olympics
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On this day in 2004, Roger Federer was defeated in the singles & doubles events at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens within the span of a few hours
August 16, 1994: The day Andre Agassi tried to stop the music
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On this day in 1994, Andre Agassi blasted tournament officials in New Haven after they introduced music during changeovers
August 15, 1995: The day Monica Seles returned to the tour 27 months after the tragic stabbing
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On this day, August 15, 1995, Monica Seles made a winning return to the tour more than two years after the horrific stabbing incident
August 15, 2004: The day 18-year-old Rafael Nadal won his first ATP title
Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great moment in tennis history. Today, we go back to 2004 to witness how 18-year-old Rafael Nadal defeated Jose Acasuso to clinch his first-ever ATP title, in Sopot, on clay
August 14, 1996: The day a stunned Andre Agassi was defaulted for swearing at an umpire
“Life is short, so I just want to enjoy each day” – rejuvenated Anisimova rediscovers best tennis with fresh perspective
August 13, 1999: The day Steffi Graf announced her retirement
Sinner allays hip concerns heading into Cincinnati, US Open
Alcaraz pleased with recent mentality, sets sights on year-end No 1
Double duty! Popyrin dispatches Korda for maiden Masters final in Montreal
August 12, 1990: The day Stefan Edberg won Cincinnati to become world No 1
Rublev through to sixth Masters 1000 final in Montreal
Resurgent Anisimova stuns Navarro to reach Toronto final
August 11, 2003: The day Kim Clijsters hit the top of the WTA rankings for the first time
Sinner keeps title defence on track with clinical win over Tabilo to reach Montreal quarter-finals
“There is no part of my game that I felt comfortable in today” – Gauff reflects on early Toronto loss
“I’m very proud of myself” – Shnaider adds more milestones with Gauff win in ‘wonderful season’
August 10, 1986: The day Lendl got his revenge over Becker after a disappointing loss in Wimbledon
Japan, US Open runner-up, Forbes highest-paid: Everything you always wanted to know about Kei Nishikori (but never had the time to find out) – updated with reaching Montreal 2024 third round
