Arthur Ashe

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

September 15, 1971: The day a US Open final ended in a tiebreak for the first time

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to the biggest moments in tennis history. On September 15, 1971, Stan Smith became the first player to win a Grand Slam in a final-set tiebreak

Alexandre Sokolowski

September 15, 2024

August 25, 1997: The day the US Open officially opened Arthur Ashe stadium court

Every day, Tennis Majors goes back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On this day in 1997, the Arthur Ashe stadium court was inaugurated in honor of the great American champion

Alexandre Sokolowski

August 25, 2024