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Rosewall OTD 01_03

January 3, 1972: The day Ken Rosewall became the oldest Grand Slam winner in the Open Era

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On January 3, 1972, Ken Rosewall won the Australian Open and created an Open Era record that stands to date

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Guillermo Vilas OTD 01_02

January 2, 1980: The day Guillermo Vilas won his fourth and final Grand Slam title

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the most iconic moments in tennis history. On this day in 1980, Argentina's Guillermo Vilas and American John Sadri faced off in the Australian Open final where they exchanged groundstrokes and.. fingers

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Chris Evert and Jimmy Connors, 1974

January 1, 1974: The day engaged couple Jimmy Connors and Chris Evert met with contrasting fortunes in the Australian Open finals

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to recall an important moment in tennis history. On this day in 1974, Tennis's 'first golden couple' both played the final of the Australian Open - but only one of them came away with the trophy

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Alexandre Sokolowski
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January 1, 1998: The day tennis legend Helen Wills passed away at the age of 92

Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great moment in tennis history. Today, we go back to 1998 to pay a tribute to Helen Wills, a 19-time Grand Slam champion who, along with Suzanne Lenglen, was the first real legend in the history of women’s tennis

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Alexandre Sokolowski
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
Goolagong, On this day
12 months ago

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...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Kramer OTD 12_26
12 months ago

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

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Alexandre Sokolowski
On this day 23.12.20
12 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
Bjorn Borg, On this day 21.12
12 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
12 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
Sweden On this Day Davis Cup 1987
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year ago

December 17, 1984: The day McEnroe and Fleming were defeated for the first time in the Davis Cup

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Becker OTD 12_17
1 year ago

December 17, 1989: The day Becker won Germany its second consecutive Davis Cup

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to one of the most iconic...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Carl-Uwe Steeb OTD 12_14
1 year ago

December 14, 1988: The day unheralded Carl Uwe Steeb shocked world No 1 Wilander in the Davis Cup final

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Johan Kriek, On This Day
1 year ago

December 13, 1982: The day Johan Kriek achieved an unprecedented Australian Open double

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Alexandre Sokolowski
1 year ago

December 4, 1985: The day John McEnroe was enraged by Zivojinovic’s sandwich break

Every day, Tennis Majors loks back to a momentous day in tennis history....
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Australie, Coupe Davis 2003, OTD 30/11
1 year ago

November 30, 2003: The day Philippoussis fought through injury to help Australia triumph in Davis Cup

On this day in tennis history, an Australian gritted his teeth to play...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Novak Djokovic OTD 22/11/15
1 year ago

November 22, 2015: The day Novak Djokovic won a record fourth straight ATP World Tour Finals in London

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