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December 27, 2007: The day Evonne Goolagong was granted World No 1 status after a 31-year wait
Every day, Tennis Majors goes back in time to look back on a significant event for the tennis world. On December 27, 2007, the WTA Tour corrected an oversight in the 1976 rankings which made Evonne Goolagong the second woman in WTA history to become world No 1
December 26, 1947: The day reigning Wimbledon and US Nationals champ Jack Kramer played his first professional match
Every day, Tennis Majors goes back in time to look back on a significant event for the tennis world. On December 26, 1947, Jack Kramer, facing Bobby Riggs, played his first professional match in front of a packed house despite the worst snowstorm that hit New York City
Andrey Rublev’s journey in his coach’s words: “Not a single day when he’s not 100%”
In a wide-ranging interview with Tennis Majors, the Spaniard explains how Rublev should believe in himself more if he wants to win the biggest prizes in the sport
December 23, 2003: Zina Garrison makes history as first Black captain of US Fed Cup team
After a stellar and historic playing career, Garrison took over as captain from Billie Jean King. But there would be a bitter ending to King's reign as Fed Cup captain
Hawks and Eagles finely poised after opening doubles matches
Team Hawks got off to a quick start with Hurkacz and Swiatek teaming up well, but they were pegged back in the next match by an impressive showing from Andreeva and Kenin
Falcons complete hat-trick of doubles victories to take commanding lead over the Kites
“I couldn’t stop crying” – Swiatek remembers Ash Barty’s shock retirement
December 22, 1977: Defending champion Tanner loses in Australian Open first round
Sabalenka delivers victory to Team Kites on opening day of World Tennis League 2023
Falcons clinch win over Hawks on a scintillating deciding shoot-out
Falcons dominate the doubles as Hawks trail by seven points in World Tennis League
December 21, 1975: Bjorn Borg leads Sweden to Davis Cup glory
December 20, 1994: Lendl bids sad farewell to tennis
Mouratoglou on 2023 UTS Grand Final: “I would fall in love with it if I were a fan”
December 19, 1987: Sweden triumph over upstarts India in unlikely Davis Cup final
December 18, 1995: Stefan Edberg announces his retirement and farewell tour
December 18, 1982: The day Chris Evert double-bagelled Tracy Austin