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Sabalenka and Rybakina

Aryna Sabalenka v Elena Rybakina: Head to head, stats, quotes: All you need to know about their rivalry – updated after their Madrid Open clash

Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina are developing a strong rivalry at the top of the women's game. Here's everything you need to know about it

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Simon Cambers
Yevgeny Kafelnikov - World number one

May 3, 1999: The day Russian Yevgeny Kafelnikov – surprisingly – became world No 1

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On May 3, 1999, Yevgeny Kafelnikov, aged 25, became the first Russian to become world No 1 in tennis history

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Elena Rybakina and Iga Swiatek

Iga Swiatek v Elena Rybakina: Head to head, stats, all you need to know about their rivalry – updated after 2024 Stuttgart Open semi-final

Everything you need to know about the rivalry between the Pole and the Kazakh

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Simon Cambers
Nadal et Federer, lors de la bataille des surfaces

May 2, 2007: The day that Federer and Nadal played the Battle of Surfaces

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On May 2, 2007, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, the two best players in the world, played a unique exhibition match in Mallorca, called the Battle of Surfaces

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Billie Jean King - On this day

May 1, 1981: The day Billie Jean King publicly came out as gay

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back to the biggest moments in tennis history. On May 1, 1981, Billie Jean King publicly came out as gay

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Carlos Alcaraz, Madrid Open, 2024
6 months ago

Indomitable Alcaraz survives huge scare against Struff in Madrid Open thriller

The Spaniard edged past Jan-Lennard Struff 6-3, 6-7 (5), 7-6 (4) in Madrid....
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Jamie Malachy
Monica Seles, On this day April 30 1993
6 months ago

April 30, 1993: The tragic day Monica Seles was stabbed in the back

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history....
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Rafael Nadal - On this day, April 29, 2002
6 months ago

April 29, 2002: The day a 15-year-old Rafael Nadal made a stunning ATP Tour debut

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history....
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Carlos Alcaraz, Madrid Open, 2024
6 months ago

Alcaraz shines in straightforward victory over Seyboth Wild to reach last 16 in Madrid

Carlos Alcaraz beat Thiago Seyboth Wild 6-3, 6-3 in the Spanish capital. He...
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Jamie Malachy
Rafael Nadal fist pump Madrid
6 months ago

Analysis: Nadal’s serve and movement the biggest improvements from Barcelona to Madrid

Stats from TennisViz and Tennis Data Insights show how much the Spaniard has...
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Simon Cambers
Andrey Rublev, Madrid Open, 2024
6 months ago

Resurgent Rublev defeats Davidovich Fokina to make last 16 in Madrid

Andrey Rublev beat Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 7-6 (10), 6-4 at the Madrid Open....
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Jamie Malachy
Ken Rosewall and Rod Laver
6 months ago

April 28 1968 : The day Ken Rosewall beat Rod Laver in Bournemouth to win the first ever Open tournament

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to the biggest moments in tennis...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Marcelo Rios, On this day (April 27)
6 months ago

April 27 1997: The day Marcelo Rios’ prize money didn’t cover his casino losses

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back to the biggest moments in tennis history....
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Will Smith at the premiere of the motion picture King Richard at Curzon Mayfair London
6 months ago

Tennis at the movies: The good, the bad and the ugly

To coincide with the release of "Challengers", we look at the best and...
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Simon Cambers
Evert OTD 26_04
6 months ago

April 26, 1981: The day Chris Evert handed Martina Navratilova a brutal double-bagel

On this day in tennis in 1981, Chris Evert handed Martina Navratilova a...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Darwin Blanch
6 months ago

“I was really, really nervous, I must improve the mental part” – Darwin Blanch on Nadal defeat

The defeated teen took the time to speak to the media after his...
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Cédric Rouquette
Rafael Nadal in Madrid
6 months ago

“I learnt nothing about my physical state today” – Nadal still undecided on Roland-Garros

Rafael Nadal refuses to confirm his plans for Paris until he has more...
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Carrie Dunn
Darwin Blanch Miami 2024 forehand (2)
6 months ago

Nadal, Alcaraz, Ferrero, American: Everything you always wanted to know about Darwin Blanch (but never had time to find out) – updated after Nadal defeat

Darwin Blanch is one of the leading juniors in world tennis, beginning to...
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Simon Cambers
7 months ago

April 25, 1999: The day Kuerten returned to the spotlight with a triumph at Monte-Carlo

Two South Americans met on this day in tennis history to fight for...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
On this day Nadal 24.04.2021
7 months ago

April 24, 2005: The day Rafael Nadal won Barcelona to break into top 10 for the first time

Each day, tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history....
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Alexandre Sokolowski