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American, Big serve, Lyon: Everything you always wanted to know about Alycia Parks (but never had time to find out) – updated with 2024 Polish Open title
Alycia Parks is a rising American tennis player with a big serve. Here are the responses to some common questions about her
July 30, 1928: The day “The Four Musketeers” inaugurated Roland-Garros with a Davis Cup title
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On this day in 1928, the Four Musketeers led France to the second of its six consecutive titles in the Davis Cup
July 29, 1974: The day Jimmy Connors became world No 1 for the first time
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On this day in 1974, Jimmy Connors became only the third player to top the ATP rankings
July 28, 1985: The day Ivan Lendl won Indianapolis but offended the crowd and tournament organisers
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On this day in 1985, world No 2 Lendl did not make any new friends in Indianapolis after taking a shot at the crowd in his acceptance speech
Paris 2024: Nadal, Serena, Gauff and Mauresmo contribute to make history at Paris 2024 opening ceremony
Four tennis stars had a prominent place in the incredible opening ceremony of Paris 2024 Olympics
July 26, 1999: The day Pat Rafter began the shortest stint as world No 1
July 25, 1970: The day the USTA announced the introduction of the tiebreak
July 24, 1987: The day Boris Becker edged John McEnroe after a six hour, 21-minute marathon
Physically reassured, Nadal was “not satisfied with (his) tennis” in Bastad
July 23, 2006: The day Novak Djokovic won the first title of his career
July 23, 1992: The day Ivan Lendl and John McEnroe clashed for the final time
July 22, 1989: The day Boris Becker won two matches to put Germany on course for the Davis Cup final
Borges stuns misfiring Nadal to win first ATP title at Nordea Open
July 21, 1924: The day Titanic survivor Dick Williams won Olympic gold in Paris
July 21, 2004: The day Schuettler defeated Seppi after saving 10 match points
ATP Bastad: Nadal overcomes Ajdukovic to reach first final in two years
July 20, 1954: The day teen star Maureen Connolly suffered a tragic, career-ending injury