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Steffi Graf, On This Day

August 17, 1987 : The day Steffi Graf became world No 1 for the first time

Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great moment in tennis history. Today, we go back to 1987 to witness how 18-year-old Steffi Graf seized the world No 1 spot to begin a 186-week uninterrupted reign at the top, the longest in WTA history

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Federer On this day - Jeux olympiques Athènes 2004

August 17, 2004: The day Federer lost two matches at the Olympics

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On this day in 2004, Roger Federer was defeated in the singles & doubles events at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens within the span of a few hours

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Andre Agassi

August 16, 1994: The day Andre Agassi tried to stop the music

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On this day in 1994, Andre Agassi blasted tournament officials in New Haven after they introduced music during changeovers

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Monica Seles - On this day

August 15, 1995: The day Monica Seles returned to the tour 27 months after the tragic stabbing

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On this day, August 15, 1995, Monica Seles made a winning return to the tour more than two years after the horrific stabbing incident

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Alexandre Sokolowski
On this day Nadal 24.04.2021

August 15, 2004: The day 18-year-old Rafael Nadal won his first ATP title

Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great moment in tennis history. Today, we go back to 2004 to witness how 18-year-old Rafael Nadal defeated Jose Acasuso to clinch his first-ever ATP title, in Sopot, on clay

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Agassi 11_10 OTD
August 14, 2024

August 14, 1996: The day a stunned Andre Agassi was defaulted for swearing at an umpire

Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Amanda Anisimova, National Bank Open, Toronto, 2024
August 13, 2024

“Life is short, so I just want to enjoy each day” – rejuvenated Anisimova rediscovers best tennis with fresh perspective

The American returns to tour from a nine-month break due to mental health...
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Jamie Malachy
Steffi Graf
August 13, 2024

August 13, 1999: The day Steffi Graf announced her retirement

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Jannik Sinner, 2024
August 12, 2024

Sinner allays hip concerns heading into Cincinnati, US Open

Sinner's hip injury isn't as bad as he first feared
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Bren Gray
Carlos Alcaraz year-end No 1
August 12, 2024

Alcaraz pleased with recent mentality, sets sights on year-end No 1

Carlos Alcaraz believes he has more to offer over the North American hardcourt...
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Bren Gray
Popyrin Montreal 2024
August 12, 2024

Double duty! Popyrin dispatches Korda for maiden Masters final in Montreal

Alexei Popyrin beat Sebastian Korda 7-6, 6-3 on Sunday night. He'll play Russian...
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Bren Gray
Edberg - On this day
August 12, 2024

August 12, 1990: The day Stefan Edberg won Cincinnati to become world No 1

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Andrey Rublev Montreal 2024
August 12, 2024

Rublev through to sixth Masters 1000 final in Montreal

Andrey Rublev won against Matteo Arnaldi 6-4, 6-2 on Sunday night and will...
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Bren Gray
Amanda Anisimova, National Bank Open, Toronto, 2024
August 11, 2024

Resurgent Anisimova stuns Navarro to reach Toronto final

Amanda Anisimova defeated Emma Navarro 6-3, 2-6, 6-2. She will play the winner...
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Jamie Malachy
August 11, 2024

August 11, 2003: The day Kim Clijsters hit the top of the WTA rankings for the first time

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Jannik Sinner, National Bank Open, Montreal, 2024
August 10, 2024

Sinner keeps title defence on track with clinical win over Tabilo to reach Montreal quarter-finals

Jannik Sinner defeated Alejandro Tabilo 6-4, 6-3 at the National Bank Open. He...
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Jamie Malachy
Coco Gauff, Toronto 2024
August 10, 2024

“There is no part of my game that I felt comfortable in today” – Gauff reflects on early Toronto loss

The 20-year-old American just celebrated her 100th consecutive week in the world's top...
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Haresh Ramchandani