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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

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Alexandre Sokolowski
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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

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Fernando Vicente, ATP Finals 2023

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

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Cédric Rouquette
Iga Swiatek at the 2023 Toray Pan Pacific Open

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

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Jamie Malachy
Aryna Sabalenka Brisbane 2024

Sabalenka beats Rybakina in thrilling shoot-out to clinch victory for the Kites

The Kites went into the singles matches having lost all three of their doubles encounters with the Falcons and trailing their opponents by four points

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Jamie Malachy
Ashleigh Barty vs Iga Swiatek, Madrid 2021
December 22, 2023

“I couldn’t stop crying” – Swiatek remembers Ash Barty’s shock retirement

Barty bowed out when she was at the top of the game, vacating...
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Jamie Malachy
Aryna Sabalenka at the 2023 US Open
December 21, 2023

Sabalenka delivers victory to Team Kites on opening day of World Tennis League 2023

The Belarusian defeated Mirra Andreeva 6-2 in the final match of the tie...
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Jamie Malachy
Elena Rybakina 2024
December 21, 2023

Falcons clinch win over Hawks on a scintillating deciding shoot-out

Ruud closed the gap for the Hawks by sweeping aside Taylor Fritz 6-1,...
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Jamie Malachy
Iga Swiatek at the 2022 World Tennis League in Dubai
December 21, 2023

Falcons dominate the doubles as Hawks trail by seven points in World Tennis League

The Falcons won all three of the doubles encounters to move into a...
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Jamie Malachy
Patrick Mouratoglou
December 19, 2023

Mouratoglou on 2023 UTS Grand Final: “I would fall in love with it if I were a fan”

The creator of UTS speaks about the success of the Grand Final and...
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Cédric Rouquette
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December 18, 2023

December 18, 1995: Stefan Edberg announces his retirement and farewell tour

Seeing his results dwindle, Stefan Edberg said he would be retiring. The six-time...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
December 18, 2023

December 18, 1982: The day Chris Evert double-bagelled Tracy Austin

Every day Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history....
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Andrey Rublev UTS Grand Finals - Tennis Majors / UTS
December 18, 2023

“The moment was very emotional”: Rublev explains second-quarter drama against Rune

Andrey Rublev has explained his perspective on the drama that defined his Final...
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Bren Gray
Jack Draper UTS Grand Finals - Tennis Majors / UTS
December 18, 2023

“To finish this strong is amazing”: Draper looks to maintain momentum heading into 2024

Jack Draper is exciting to build on his momentum after winning the UTS...
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Bren Gray
Jack Draper UTS Grand Finals - Tennis Majors / UTS
December 18, 2023

“He’s going to be dangerous” – Rune issues Draper warning after UTS Grand Final

Holger Rune has warned that Jack Draper could soon reach the top 10...
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Bren Gray
Rune Brisbane 2024
December 17, 2023

Rune sweeps past Rublev in fiery encounter to reach the final of UTS London

Holger "The Viking" Rune is into his first ever UTS tour final, beating...
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Jamie Malachy
December 17, 2023

December 17, 1984: The day McEnroe and Fleming were defeated for the first time in the Davis Cup

Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great...
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Alexandre Sokolowski