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October 12, 2024

October 12, 1998: The day Lindsay Davenport became world No 1 for the first time

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back to the one of the biggest moments...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
René Lacoste, Wimbledon 1928
October 12, 2024

October 12, 1996: The day Rene Lacoste, the last surviving member of the Four Musketeers, passed away at the age of 92

Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Novak Djokovic, Shanghai Masters, 2024
October 11, 2024

Djokovic survives stern test from Mensik to reach last four at Shanghai Masters

Novak Djokovic edged out the young Czech 6-7 (4), 6-1, 6-4 to progress...
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Jamie Malachy
Garbiñe Muguruza with her 2017 Wimbledon trophy
October 11, 2024

Wimbledon, WTA Finals, Martinez, Retired: Everything you always wanted to know about Garbiñe Muguruza (but never had time to find out) – updated with marriage news

The 2021 year-end WTA Finals winner, a two-time Grand Slam champion and former...
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Tennis Majors
Wimbledon OTD 10/11
October 11, 2024

October 11, 1940: The day Wimbledon was bombed during World War II

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to an important moment...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Rafael Nadal, Madrid 2024
October 10, 2024

Tributes pour in as all-time great Rafael Nadal announces retirement

The 22-time Grand Slam champion announced in an emotional video message that he...
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Jamie Malachy
Carlos Alcaraz, Shanghai Masters, 2024
October 10, 2024

Inspired Machac stuns Alcaraz to reach Shanghai Masters semi-finals

Tomas Machac put in an excellent performance to reach his first Masters 1000...
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Jamie Malachy
Richard Gasquet at the 2023 ASB Classic in Auckland
October 10, 2024

Backhand, Federer, Adelaide: Everything you always wanted to know about Richard Gasquet (but never had the time to find out) – updated after retirement announcement

Richard Gasquet is one of the best French tennis players in history. Here...
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Haresh Ramchandani
Stan Smith OTD 10_10 (1)
October 10, 2024

October 10, 1971: The day Stan Smith and the United States won the last ever Davis Cup to use the “Challenge Round”

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back to the one of the biggest moments...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Djokovic on Mensik 2024
October 10, 2024

“He’s got potential to be one of the top players of the world” – Djokovic praises Mensik ahead of quarter-final clash

Djokovic and Mensik have practiced together on multiple occasions but will play for...
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Bren Gray
Maria Sakkari
October 9, 2024

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...
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Simon Cambers
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October 9, 2024

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...
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Tennis Majors