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Alex Olmedo, On this day

December 29, 1958: The day Peru’s Alex Olmedo played for USA in the Davis Cup

On this day in tennis history, a player from Peru represented the USA in Davis Cup action - and beat the two best players in the world

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Mikhail Youzhny, ATP Finals 2019

“Denis is not fully doing what he needs to do in order to be a top player” – Youzhny on Shapovalov

Former world No 8 Mikhail Youzhny speaks exclusively to Tennis Majors on his partnership with Denis Shapovalov, the hardships of playing against Roger Federer and why he isn’t surprised with the results of Novak Djokovic

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Sasa Ozmo

December 28, 1983: The day 18-year-old Pat Cash won the pivotal match to win the Davis Cup for Australia

Every day, Tennis Majors remembers the most iconic moments in tennis history. On December 28 in 1983, 18-year-old Pat Cash took on Joakim Nystrom for a chance to win the Davis Cup in front of Australia's Prime Minister

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Goolagong, On this day

December 27, 2007: The day Evonne Goolagong was granted World No 1 status after a 31-year wait

Every day, Tennis Majors goes back in time to look back on a significant event for the tennis world. On December 27, 2007, the WTA Tour corrected an oversight in the 1976 rankings which made Evonne Goolagong the second woman in WTA history to become world No 1

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Kramer OTD 12_26

December 26, 1947: The day reigning Wimbledon and US Nationals champ Jack Kramer played his first professional match

Every day, Tennis Majors goes back in time to look back on a significant event for the tennis world. On December 26, 1947, Jack Kramer, facing Bobby Riggs, played his first professional match in front of a packed house despite the worst snowstorm that hit New York City

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Alexandre Sokolowski
On this day 23.12.20
11 months ago

December 23, 2003: Zina Garrison makes history as first Black captain of US Fed Cup team

After a stellar and historic playing career, Garrison took over as captain from...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Iga Swiatek at the 2023 Toray Pan Pacific Open
11 months ago

Hawks and Eagles finely poised after opening doubles matches

Team Hawks got off to a quick start with Hurkacz and Swiatek teaming...
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Jamie Malachy
Aryna Sabalenka Brisbane 2024
11 months ago

Sabalenka beats Rybakina in thrilling shoot-out to clinch victory for the Kites

The Kites went into the singles matches having lost all three of their...
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Jamie Malachy
Taylor Fritz
11 months ago

Falcons complete hat-trick of doubles victories to take commanding lead over the Kites

The Falcons have completed a clean sweep of their doubles matches for the...
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Jamie Malachy
Ashleigh Barty vs Iga Swiatek, Madrid 2021
11 months ago

“I couldn’t stop crying” – Swiatek remembers Ash Barty’s shock retirement

Barty bowed out when she was at the top of the game, vacating...
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Jamie Malachy
11 months ago

December 22, 1977: Defending champion Tanner loses in Australian Open first round

For the first time ever, the defending champion crashed out in the first...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Aryna Sabalenka at the 2023 US Open
11 months ago

Sabalenka delivers victory to Team Kites on opening day of World Tennis League 2023

The Belarusian defeated Mirra Andreeva 6-2 in the final match of the tie...
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Jamie Malachy
Elena Rybakina 2024
11 months ago

Falcons clinch win over Hawks on a scintillating deciding shoot-out

Ruud closed the gap for the Hawks by sweeping aside Taylor Fritz 6-1,...
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Jamie Malachy
Iga Swiatek at the 2022 World Tennis League in Dubai
11 months ago

Falcons dominate the doubles as Hawks trail by seven points in World Tennis League

The Falcons won all three of the doubles encounters to move into a...
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Jamie Malachy
Bjorn Borg, On this day 21.12
11 months ago

December 21, 1975: Bjorn Borg leads Sweden to Davis Cup glory

Bjorn Borg still cites his Davis Cup triumph in 1975 as one of...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Lendl on this day
11 months ago

December 20, 1994: Lendl bids sad farewell to tennis

Ivan Lendl was 34 years old when a severe back injury forced him...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Patrick Mouratoglou
11 months ago

Mouratoglou on 2023 UTS Grand Final: “I would fall in love with it if I were a fan”

The creator of UTS speaks about the success of the Grand Final and...
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Cédric Rouquette
Sweden On this Day Davis Cup 1987
11 months ago

December 19, 1987: Sweden triumph over upstarts India in unlikely Davis Cup final

India were pushing for a Davis Cup upset for the ages in 1987,...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Edberg OTD 12_18
11 months ago

December 18, 1995: Stefan Edberg announces his retirement and farewell tour

Seeing his results dwindle, Stefan Edberg said he would be retiring. The six-time...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
11 months ago

December 18, 1982: The day Chris Evert double-bagelled Tracy Austin

Every day Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history....
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Alexandre Sokolowski