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“Play a team sport”: Swiatek, Draper, Kokkinakis conflicted on wisdom of aiming to be a pro
The players who have been through it know that the sacrifices, dedication and sheer hard work is not for everyone
August 30, 1986: The day McEnroe and Fleming were defaulted from the US Open for being late
Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great moment in tennis history. Today, we go back to 1986 to witness how John McEnroe and Peter Fleming, stuck in traffic and didn’t make it on time to the USTA Tennis Center to play the US Open first round
August 30, 1979: The day McEnroe and Nastase played one of the most tumultuous matches in tennis history
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On this day, August 30, 1979, John McEnroe and Ilie Nastase played a match wherein fights broke out in the stands and the police were called to prevent a riot
“Keeps on getting closer & closer, knocking on that door” – Djokovic on Popyrin ahead of third Grand Slam clash this season
The Serb needed four sets to beat Popyrin at the Australian Open and Wimbledon this year
August 29, 1978: The day the US Open debuted at Flushing Meadows
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On this day in 1978, the US Open debuted at Flushing Meadows with Bjorn Borg and Bob Hewitt becoming the first players to compete at the new venue
Badosa’s resurgence continues with impressive win over Townsend at US Open
“It’s a lesson to learn” – Raducanu ready to accept a change of approach after US Open exit
“He can become like a boiling pot with the water pouring out but it was an unbelievable experience” – Interview with Marco Panichi, former fitness coach of Novak Djokovic
Injured Saville says she only played the US Open because of record first-round prize money
“I’m really happy with the career I’ve had” – no regrets for Thiem as he waves farewell to Grand Slam tennis
August 27, 1975: The day a very special US Open edition began, with clay and night sessions
Czech, Swiatek, Australian Open: Everything you always wanted to know about Linda Noskova (but never had the time to find out) – updated with 2024 Monterrey Open title
August 26, 1986: The day John McEnroe lost in the opening round of the US Open for the first and only time
August 25, 1997: The day the US Open officially opened Arthur Ashe stadium court
Noskova lifts Monterrey Open trophy for first WTA title
“All the fans will remember UTS for sure” – Patrick Mouratoglou on UTS New York, Monfils’ triumph, Kyrgios’ comeback and more
“In my mind, I know that I haven’t done anything wrong” – Sinner meets the press on US Open Media Day