Arthur Ashe

February 6, 1993: The day the great Arthur Ashe passed away, aged just 49

Every day Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. Today, we go back to 1993 to pay tribute to one of the few tennis champions whose impact went beyond his sport: Arthur Ashe, the first black man to ever win a Grand Slam tournament

Alexandre Sokolowski

February 6, 2025

January 14, 1979: The day John McEnroe became the youngest winner of the Masters Cup

Everyday Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great moment in tennis history. Today, we go back to 1978 to witness how 19-year-old John McEnroe claimed a breakthrough title at the 1977 Masters Cup in New York City

Alexandre Sokolowski

January 14, 2025

December 12, 1981: The day John McEnroe almost had a fight with his own Davis Cup captain

Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great moment in tennis history. Today, we go back to 1981 to witness how, during the doubles of the Davis Cup final, John McEnroe repeatedly lost his temper to the point where he even exchanged heated words with his captain, Arthur Ashe

Alexandre Sokolowski

December 12, 2024

October 22, 1985: The day Arthur Ashe resigned as the US Davis Cup captain

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate an important moment in tennis history. On this day in 1985, the lack of commitment from top players led to the resignation of the US Davis Cup team captain, Arthur Ashe

Alexandre Sokolowski

October 22, 2024

September, 28, 2003: The day Althea Gibson, the first African-American player to ever win a Grand Slam tournament, passed away

Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great moment in tennis history. Today, we go back to 2003 to pay a tribute to the first African-American tennis star, Althea Gibson, who died on this day at the age of 76

Alexandre Sokolowski

September 28, 2024