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Alexander Zverev, 2024 Paris Olypics

Olympics: Defending champ Zverev into last 16, to face Popyrin next

The German has beaten Popyrin in both their previous meetings in straight sets

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Haresh Ramchandani
Alycia Parks at the WTA Agel Open in Ostrava

American, Big serve, Lyon: Everything you always wanted to know about Alycia Parks (but never had time to find out) – updated with 2024 Polish Open title

Alycia Parks is a rising American tennis player with a big serve. Here are the responses to some common questions about her

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Haresh Ramchandani
Jean Borotra, On This Day 07/30

July 30, 1928: The day “The Four Musketeers” inaugurated Roland-Garros with a Davis Cup title

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On this day in 1928, the Four Musketeers led France to the second of its six consecutive titles in the Davis Cup

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Jimmy Connors - On this day -

July 29, 1974: The day Jimmy Connors became world No 1 for the first time

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On this day in 1974, Jimmy Connors became only the third player to top the ATP rankings

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Ivan Lendl - On this day

July 28, 1985: The day Ivan Lendl won Indianapolis but offended the crowd and tournament organisers

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On this day in 1985, world No 2 Lendl did not make any new friends in Indianapolis after taking a shot at the crowd in his acceptance speech

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Haresh Ramchandani
Rafael Nadal, Carl Lewis, Nadia Comaneci and Serena Williams during the Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on July 26, 2024 in Paris | © LUDVIG THUNMAN/BILDBYRÅN/Shutterstock
3 months ago

Paris 2024: Nadal, Serena, Gauff and Mauresmo contribute to make history at Paris 2024 opening ceremony

Four tennis stars had a prominent place in the incredible opening ceremony of...
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Cédric Rouquette
Olympics 2024
3 months ago

Dates, format, tickets, Roland-Garros: Everything you always wanted to know about tennis at the 2024 Paris Olympics (but never had time to find out) – updated with draws

From dates, to format, tickets and player list, here's everything you always wanted...
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Bren Gray
Patrick Rafter
3 months ago

July 26, 1999: The day Pat Rafter began the shortest stint as world No 1

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Flushing Meadows
4 months ago

July 25, 1970: The day the USTA announced the introduction of the tiebreak

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Boris Becker - John McEnroe On This Day
4 months ago

July 24, 1987: The day Boris Becker edged John McEnroe after a six hour, 21-minute marathon

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Rafael Nadal, Bastad 2024
4 months ago

Physically reassured, Nadal was “not satisfied with (his) tennis” in Bastad

After his defeat against Nuno Borges in the final on Sunday, Rafael Nadal,...
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Mathieu Canac
Novak Djokovic - On this day
4 months ago

July 23, 2006: The day Novak Djokovic won the first title of his career

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
John McEnroe, On This Day
4 months ago

July 23, 1992: The day Ivan Lendl and John McEnroe clashed for the final time

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Boris Becker - On this day
4 months ago

July 22, 1989: The day Boris Becker won two matches to put Germany on course for the Davis Cup final

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history....
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Nuno Borges Bastad 2024
4 months ago

Borges stuns misfiring Nadal to win first ATP title at Nordea Open

The Portuguese won the first title of his career in Bastad, beating Rafael...
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Jamie Malachy
Dick Williams
4 months ago

July 21, 1924: The day Titanic survivor Dick Williams won Olympic gold in Paris

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history....
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Rainer Schuettler OTD 07_21
4 months ago

July 21, 2004: The day Schuettler defeated Seppi after saving 10 match points

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Rafael Nadal, Bastad 2024
4 months ago

ATP Bastad: Nadal overcomes Ajdukovic to reach first final in two years

Into his 131st ATP final, the Spaniard will face off against Argentine Thiago...
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Haresh Ramchandani
4 months ago

July 20, 1954: The day teen star Maureen Connolly suffered a tragic, career-ending injury

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest events in tennis history....
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Rafael Nadal, Nordea Open, 2024
4 months ago

Nadal comes through epic against Navone to reach Nordea Open semi-finals

Rafael Nadal defeated Mariano Navone 6-7 (2), 7-5, 7-5 in a four-hour marathon...
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Jamie Malachy