Jack Kramer

April 5, 1975: The day Ilie Nastase nearly forfeited a match but resumed to beat Ken Rosewall

Each day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to an important moment in tennis history. On April 5, 1975, Ilie Nastase displayed some of his most famous antics against the Australian legend Ken Rosewall before winning in three sets in Arizona

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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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December 26, 2023