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Gottfried Von Cram Wimbledon

November 8, 1976: the day the first German tennis legend, Gottfried von Cramm, died in a car crash at the age of 76 

Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great moment in tennis history. Today, we go back to 1976 to pay a tribute to Gottfried von Cramm, one of the most iconic players of the gentlemen’s era, a German player whose career and life were brutally marked by the Nazi government. 

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Henin OTD 11_08

November 8, 2007: Henin’s double-bagel revenge

On this day in tennis history, Justine Henin exacted her revenge on Marion Bartoli following her Wimbledon loss by dismantling the Frenchwoman 6-0, 6-0.

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Iga Swiatek - WTA Finals 2024

WTA Finals: Swiatek routs Kasatkina but does not make semi-final cut

The Pole needed Gauff to beat Krejcikova to advance to the semi-finals

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Haresh Ramchandani
Goran Ivanisevic, On this day 7.11.2021

November 7, 1993: The day the Paris crowd booed Goran Ivanisevic for serving too well

Every day Tennis Majors looks back to the biggest moments in tennis history. On November 7, 1993, we remember how Goran Ivanisevic’s deadly serve not only helped him claim the Paris Indoor title, but also turned the crowd against him

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Andre Agassi, On This Day 1999

November 7, 1999: The day Andre Agassi achieved an unprecedented Parisian double

On November 7, 1999, Andre Agassi emerged victorious from a breathtaking final against Marat Safin at Paris-Bercy (7-6, 6-2, 4-6, 6-4). With his win the American became the first player to win this in Bercy after having triumphed at the French Open the same year

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Sabalenka and Rybakina
November 6, 2024

Aryna Sabalenka v Elena Rybakina: Head to head, stats, quotes: All you need to know about their rivalry – updated after their WTA Finals 2024 clash

Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina are developing a strong rivalry at the top...
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Simon Cambers
Qinwen Zheng - WTA Finals 2024
November 6, 2024

WTA Finals: Zheng thumps Paolini to make semi-finals

The No 7 seed from China smashed 12 aces to dish out breadsticks...
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Ayush Vashistha
Ugo Humbert, Rolex Paris Masters 2024
November 6, 2024

“I have contacted him personally”: Humbert apologises to Khachanov for Paris incident

The Frenchman explained he did not realise the extent of Khachanov's injury at...
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Bren Gray
Berdych 11_06 OTD
November 6, 2024

November 6, 2005: The day Tomas Berdych won his first and only ATP Masters title

On this day in tennis history, 2000s top 10 staple Tomas Berdych claimed...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Elena Rybakina
November 5, 2024

Wimbledon, Russia, Kazakhstan – Everything you always wanted to know about Elena Rybakina (but never had time to find out) – updated after WTA Finals exit

A Russian who became a naturalised Kazakh in 2018, Elena Rybakina won the...
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Samuel Hamon
Coco Gauff, US Open 2024
November 5, 2024

Impressive Gauff earns rare victory over Swiatek to reach WTA Finals last four

The American defeated the world No 2 6-3, 6-4 to top the Orange...
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Jamie Malachy
July 28, 2024, Paris, Paris, FRANCE: Barbora Krejcikova of Czechia gestures against Sara Sorribes Tormo of Spain during their women's singles first round tennis match on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Stadium during the Paris 2024 Olympics Games on July 28, 2024 in Paris, France. || 294202_0001 2024 JO2024 jeux olympiques paris 2024 Paris 2024 Paris2024 JO 2024 Jeux Olympiques 2024 OLYMPICS paris PRESS spain sport zagency zlast24 zselect ZSPORT Zuma ZUMAPRESS.com zwire Tennis
November 5, 2024

WTA Finals: Krejcikova ends Pegula’s hopes of making semi-finals

The Czech defeated Jessica Pegula in straight sets on Tuesday to stay afloat...
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Ayush Vashistha
January 10, 2024, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia: Marin Cilic of Croatia seen in action during the second match of Day 1 of the Care Wellness Kooyong Classic Tennis Tournament against Sir Andy Murray ( not pictured) of Great Britain at Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club. Final score; Marin Cilic 6-3, 5-7 Andy Murray. || 282783_0073 1 Cilic classic CLUB Croatia day game LAWN Marin match player players PRESS second sports tennis Tournament zagency zlast24 zselect Zuma ZUMAPRESS.com zwire
November 5, 2024

Exclusive: “A lot of people have asked me why the hell I was going through this”- Marin Cilic on his comeback

Marin Cilic is back, at 36, after two knee surgeries, determined to get...
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Carole Bouchard
Davydenko 11_05 OTD
November 5, 2024

November 5, 2006: The day Davydenko won the shortest ever Paris Masters final

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to one of the most memorable...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Murray_Paris Masters_2006_OTD Pic
November 5, 2024

November 5, 2016: The day Andy Murray became world No 1 for the first time

Every day Tennis Majors looks back to the biggest moments in tennis history....
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Goran Ivanisevic, Wimbledon 2023
November 5, 2024

Exclusive: “I think she can win more Slams” – Goran Ivanisevic on working with Elena Rybakina

Despite having multiple offers from players at the top of the game, Goran...
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Sasa Ozmo
John McEnroe_On This Day
November 4, 2024

November 4, 1984: The day John McEnroe threw one of his most famous tantrums in Stockholm

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to one of the most memorable...
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Alexandre Sokolowski