On this day
June 27, 2006: The day Roger Federer beat Bjorn Borg’s record of 41 consecutive wins on grass
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On June 27, 2006, Roger Federer beat Bjorn Borg’s record of 41 consecutive wins on grass, which the Swede held since 1981
June 16, 1974: The day an 18-year old Bjorn Borg won the first of his six French Open titles
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On June 16, 1974, Bjorn Borg won his first major title, claiming the French Open trophy at only 18 years old. The beginning of a successful journey.
May 19, 2002: The day Serena Williams won Rome for her first title on clay
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to the biggest moments in tennis history. On May 19, 2002, Serena Williams defeated Justine Henin to win the Italian Open in Rome for her first ever title on clay
May 15, 1994: The day Pete Sampras achieved his best ever result on clay
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On May 15th, 1994, Pete Sampras achieved his best ever result on clay.
May 12, 1984: The day Jimmy Connors was thrashed 6-0, 6-0 by Ivan Lendl
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On May 12th, 1984, Ivan Lendl humiliated Jimmy Connors in 52 minutes
May 10, 1996: The day 15-year-old Martina Hingis defeated world No 1 Steffi Graf
May 8, 2005: The day Rafael Nadal won a five-hour thriller against Coria for first Rome title
May 6 2007: The day Kim Clijsters retired for the first time at the age of 23
May 5, 2005 : The day Andy Roddick’s sportsmanship cost him a win
May 1, 1981: The day Billie Jean King publicly came out as gay
April 29, 2002: The day a 15-year-old Rafael Nadal made a stunning ATP Tour debut
April 28 1968 : The day Ken Rosewall beat Rod Laver in Bournemouth to win the first ever Open tournament
April 27 1997: The day Marcelo Rios’ prize money didn’t cover his casino losses
April 26, 1981: The day Chris Evert handed Martina Navratilova a brutal double-bagel
March 24, 1998: A new rivalry begins as Hingis and Serena collide in Miami
March 4, 2006: The day Rafael Nadal ended Roger Federer’s 56-match hard court streak
February 28, 1983: The day Ivan Lendl became world No 1 for the first time
February 21, 2008: The day Andy Roddick gave Kei Nishikori the verbals in San Jose
February 14, 1988: World No 453 Yahiya Doumbia stuns Tour by winning Lyon title
February 6, 1995: The day Arantxa Sanchez Vicario became world No 1