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Maria Sakkari

Greece, World No 3, 1000 title, the famous bun: Everything you always wanted to know about Maria Sakkari (but never had time to find out) – updated after early end to 2024 season

Maria Sakkari is a Greek tennis player who reached the Roland-Garros and US Open semi-finals in 2021. Here are answers to some common questions you may have about the Greek

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Simon Cambers
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Medvedev beats Tsitsipas for 10th time after shot clock drama to reach Shanghai quarters

Daniil Medvedev defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets on Wednesday. He'll face Italian Jannik Sinner, the top seed, next

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Ayush Vashistha
Andres Gimeno en 1973

October 9, 2019: The day Spanish tennis legend Andres Gimeno passed away

Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great moment in tennis history. Today, we go back to 2019 to pay a tribute to the oldest-ever Roland-Garros champion, Andres Gimeno

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Alexandre Sokolowski

October 9, 1989: The day Chris Evert played her last professional match

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back to one of the biggest moments in tennis history. Today, we go back to October 9, 1989, the day Chris Evert defeated Conchita Martinez 6-3, 6-2 in the Fed Cup final to end her Hall of Fame career on a winning note

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Alexandre Sokolowski
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October 8, 1989: The day Jim Courier won his first title, beating Stefan Edberg in the final

On this day, on October 8, 1989, future world No 1 Jim Courier claimed his maiden title in Basel, Switzerland by beating Stefan Edberg

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Alexandre Sokolowski
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October 7, 2024

Indian Wells, Back injury, world No 2, Tsitsipas: Everything you always wanted to know about Paula Badosa (but never had time to find out) – updated with US Open quarter-final run

Paula Badosa is a Spanish player who has already been ranked as high...
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Haresh Ramchandani
October 7, 2024

Grand Slams, #BlackLivesMatter, mental health, Japan, mother: Everything you always wanted to know about Naomi Osaka (but never had time to find out) – updated with Mouratgolou news

Naomi Osaka was the first Japanese player ever to win a Grand Slam...
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Jérémy Baudu
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October 7, 2024

“I’ve achieved a lot in doubles, but no one cares,” says Katerina Siniakova

Katerina Siniakova took some time before starting her tournament in Wuhan to reflect...
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Carole Bouchard
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October 7, 2024

October 7, 1999: The day John McEnroe started his Davis Cup captaincy by offending Zimbabwe, his team’s first opponents

The day U.S. Davis Cup captain John McEnroe caused controversy with his 'cow...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Karolina Muchova, Roland-Garros 2023
October 6, 2024

Roland-Garros, Grand Slams, injuries, Czech: Everything you always wanted to know about Karolina Muchova (but never had time to find out) – updated after 2024 Beijing final

Karolina Muchova has reached the semi-finals or better of three of the four...
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Ricky Dimon
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October 5, 2024

Sabalenka eyes hat trick at Wuhan Open against Gauff, Pegula

The Belarusian triumphed in Wuhan in 2018 and 2019. The tournament returns to...
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Ayush Vashistha
October 5, 2024

October 5, 1918: The day French aviator Roland Garros was killed during World War I

Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
October 5, 2024

October 5, 2006: The day Benjamin Becker and Jiri Novak clocked latest-ever ATP finish

On this day in tennis history, two players headed on to court in...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Qinwen Zheng, Beijing, 2024
October 4, 2024

Zheng earns challenging victory over Andreeva to reach China Open semi-finals

The Chinese No 1 overcame Mirra Andreeva 5-7, 6-0, 6-4 to reach the...
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Jamie Malachy
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October 4, 2024

October 4, 2007: The day Austrian Stefan Koubek was disqualified for a third time

Every day Tennis Majors looks back to the biggest moments in tennis history....
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Alexandre Sokolowski
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October 4, 2024

All Eyes on Stockholm: ATP BNP Paribas Nordic Open 2024 Set for October Showdown

In 2023, Gael Monfils etched his name into BNP Paribas Nordic Open history...
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Tennis Majors
October 4, 2024

October 4, 1994: The day 14-year-old Martina Hingis made a winning debut on the pro tour

On this day in tennis history, the 14-year-old Swiss Miss made her bow...
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Alexandre Sokolowski