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November 16, 2001: The day Lleyton Hewitt became world No 1 for the first time

On this day in tennis history, a young Australian, who had recently won the US Open, secured his spot at the top of the rankings for the very first time

Alexandre Sokolowski

November 16, 2024

Belgian, Doubles, Sabalenka, Clijsters: Everything you always wanted to know about Elise Mertens (but never had time to find out) – updated at end of 2024

Elise Mertens is a four-time Grand Slam doubles champion. Here are the answers to some common questions you might have about the Belgian

Haresh Ramchandani

November 15, 2024

Alcaraz v Zverev: Head-to-head, stats, quotes: Everything you need to know about their rivalry – updated after 2024 ATP Finals meeting

The Spaniard and German have already played each other ten times on the ATP Tour

Simon Cambers

November 15, 2024

ATP Finals: Zverev powers past Alcaraz to qualify for semis; Spaniard knocked out

Alcaraz's last chance of progressing was ended by Casper Ruud when he took the first set in the last group match against Andrey Rublev

Ayush Vashistha

November 15, 2024

Carlos Alcaraz, Rolex Paris Masters 2024

Alcaraz, the all-terrain wonder still has an Achilles heel: indoor tennis

Carlos Alcaraz is the youngest player in history to win Grand Slam tournaments on three different surfaces. But the Spaniard cultivates a paradox: he is still playing below his best on indoor courts

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November 16, 2001: The day Lleyton Hewitt became world No 1 for the first time

Belgian, Doubles, Sabalenka, Clijsters: Everything you always wanted to know about Elise Mertens (but never had time to find out) – updated at end of 2024

Alcaraz v Zverev: Head-to-head, stats, quotes: Everything you need to know about their rivalry – updated after 2024 ATP Finals meeting

ATP Finals: Zverev powers past Alcaraz to qualify for semis; Spaniard knocked out

Alcaraz, the all-terrain wonder still has an Achilles heel: indoor tennis

November 15, 2015: The day Novak Djokovic completed the longest winning streak at the ATP Finals

World No 1, Cervara, Russia: Everything you always wanted to know about Daniil Medvedev (but never had time to find out) – updated after 2024 ATP Finals loss

De Minaur “not satisfied” with flatlining, eyes improvement next season

Fritz defeats De Minaur to knock Australian out of ATP Finals

November 14, 1994: The day Martina Navratilova retired from the Tour

Zverev imperious in sucker-punch victory over Ruud at ATP Finals

“The way you talk to yourself before the matches” – Alcaraz on his success mantra against top players

ATP Finals: Alcaraz beats Rublev to stay in contention for semi-final berth

“I’m still surprised sometimes” – Sinner on superstardom at home

November 13, 1988: The day Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert played for the 80th and final time

November 13, 2005: The day Amelie Mauresmo won her first major title at the WTA Finals

ATP Finals: Medvedev beats De Minaur to keep semi-final hopes alive

November 12, 2007: The day Roger Federer suffered a second consecutive loss for the first time in four years

November 12, 1978: The day John McEnroe beat Bjorn Borg for the first time

Clinical Zverev beats Rublev to kick off ATP Finals campaign