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Roger Federer et Peter Carter, On this day

August 1, 2002: The day Federer’s former coach Peter Carter passed away tragically

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On this day in 2002, the life of the coach who shaped the formative years of 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer was cut short in a tragic accident

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Nadal and Alcaraz, Paris Olympics, 2024

‘Nadalcaraz’ Olympic run ended by Ram and Krajicek in quarter-finals

The American duo beat Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal 6-2, 6-4 in the quarter-finals of the Paris 2024 Olympics to move into the last four of the men's doubles event

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Jamie Malachy
Auger-Aliassime, Paris Olympics, 2024

Excellent Auger-Aliassime dispatches Medvedev to reach maiden Olympic quarter-final

The Canadian came through 6-3, 7-6 (5) against Daniil Medvedev to reach the last eight of the Olympic Games for the first time in his career

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Jamie Malachy
Angelique Kerber, 2024 Paris Olympics

German, Three-time Grand Slam champ, Motherhood, Retirement: Everything you always wanted to know about Angelique Kerber (but never had time to find out) – updated with Paris Olympics QF loss

With 3 Grand Slam titles to her name, Angelique Kerber is one of the biggest names in women's tennis. Here are some questions you may have about the German

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Simon Cambers
Angelique Kerber, Paris Olympics 2024

Olympics: Kerber ends career with dramatic third-set tiebreak loss to Zheng in quarter-finals

Zheng will play either world No 1 Iga Swiatek or American Danielle Collins in the semi-finals

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Haresh Ramchandani
Andy Murray and Dan Evans, Paris Olympics, 2024
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Murray’s career continues with thrilling late-night win alongside Dan Evans

The British pair saved two match points en route to a 6-3, 6-7...
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Jamie Malachy
Alcaraz and Nadal, Paris Olympics, 2024
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Electric ‘Nadalcaraz’ overcome Griekspoor and Koolhof to reach Olympics quarter-finals

The Spanish duo beat Tallon Griekspoor and Wesley Koolhof 6-4, 6-7 (2), 10-2...
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Jamie Malachy
Krejcikova, 2024
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Krejcikova ends Svitolina’s Olympic dream in Paris, but Kostyuk battles through

The reigning Wimbledon champion beat Elina Svitolina 7-6 (5), 2-6 , 6-4 to...
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Jamie Malachy
Schmiedlova, Paris Olympics, 2024
6 months ago

French Open & Wimbledon runner-up Paolini stunned by Schmiedlova at the Olympics

The Slovak will meet Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova in the last eight
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Haresh Ramchandani
Alexander Zverev, 2024 Paris Olypics
6 months ago

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
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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...
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Haresh Ramchandani
Jean Borotra, On This Day 07/30
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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...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Jimmy Connors - On this day -
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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...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Ivan Lendl - On this day
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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...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
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
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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
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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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Patrick Rafter
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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
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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
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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
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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