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“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 information about how his body might hold up

April 25, 2024

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 make his way on the ATP Tour. Here is everything you need to know about the American

Simon Cambers

April 25, 2024

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 clay-court glory. Here's what happened next

Alexandre Sokolowski

April 25, 2024

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. On April 24, 2005, Rafael Nadal won the Barcelona Open to break into the world's top 10 for the first time

Alexandre Sokolowski

April 24, 2024

April 23, 1991: the day Bjorn Borg came back on the Tour with his wooden racquet

Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great moment in tennis history. Today, we go back to Monte-Carlo, in 1991, to witness how, after being away from tennis for almost 10 years, the great Bjorn Borg attempted an extravagant return to the game with his old-fashioned wooden racquet

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

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

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

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

April 23, 1991: the day Bjorn Borg came back on the Tour with his wooden racquet

April 22, 1998: The day Pete Sampras finally won a match in Monte-Carlo

April 22, 2012: The day Rafael Nadal won his eighth consecutive Monte-Carlo title

US Open, Madison Keys, Jozy Altidore: Everything you ever wanted to know about Sloane Stephens (but never had time to find out) – updated after 2024 Rouen title

Ruud wreaks vengeance on Tsitsipas, wins Barcelona title

April 21, 1992: The day Pete Sampras was upset by world No 40 Steeb in Monte-Carlo

Tsitsipas overcomes spirited Lajovic challenge to reach fourth Barcelona Open final

Rybakina takes down Swiatek to reach Stuttgart final in clash of WTA heavyweights

April 20, 2006: The day Guillermo Coria won despite 23 double faults in Monte-Carlo

Swiatek comes through tough Raducanu test in compelling Stuttgart quarter-final

April 19, 1988: The day Vajda defeated Becker, 25 years prior to becoming part of Djokovic’s team

April 18, 1999: The day Monica Seles helped USA beat Croatia in Fed Cup

“When you play Nadal, you have to lose all the respect you have for him” – De Minaur

April 16, 1977: The day a USA-South Africa Davis Cup tie was interrupted by anti-apartheid protestors

Dates, tickets, former champions: Everything you always wanted to know about the 2024 Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters (but never had time to find out) – updated after the final

India, Top 100, Bhupathi: Everything you always wanted to know about Sumit Nagal (but never had time to find out) – updated with top 80 ranking