Torch Light: How an “Ice-Cold” Federer Scored Wimbledon Win that Ignited his Career
Roger Federer recalled the Wimbledon upset that ignited his career, saying the breakthrough victory left him in disbelief and tears.
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July 22, 1989: The day Boris Becker won two matches to put Germany on course for the Davis Cup final
Boris Becker won two matches on July 22, 1989, to put Germany in control of its Davis Cup semifinal against the United States. The victories moved Germany closer to the final.
2 days ago
July 21, 1924: The day Titanic survivor Dick Williams won Olympic gold in Paris
Titanic survivor Dick Williams won mixed doubles gold at the 1924 Paris Olympics on July 21, 12 years after being told his legs would need to be amputated.
1924 Paris Olympics
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3 days ago
Nakashima Wins UTS Rio
Nakashima won the UTS Rio title after two days of competition. The American earned $368,000 for the victory.
Nakashima
Match Result
4 days ago
Stefanos Tsitsipas is a Champion Again But Not Yet Elite
Stefanos Tsitsipas is a champion again, but the title is not considered proof that he has returned to elite status.
In Umag, Daniel Merida Claims First ATP Title in Seventh Career Event
Daniel Merida won his first ATP title on the red clay of Umag, Croatia. The championship came in only his seventh career ATP event.
Daniel Merida
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Rublev Downs Darderi for 18th Title in Bastad
Andrey Rublev defeated defending champion Darderi to win the title in Bastad. Rublev improved his tour-level finals record to 18-12.
Tsitsipas claims first ATP title in 16 months
Stefanos Tsitsipas defeated Raphael Collignon in the Swiss Open final to claim his first ATP title in 16 months. It was his first championship since February 2025.
Stefanos Tsitsipas Wins Gstaad Title
Stefanos Tsitsipas won the Gstaad title for his first tournament victory of the year. His record in clay-court finals improved to 6-8.
Tsitsipas ends 17-month title drought to climb back to world No. 51
Stefanos Tsitsipas beat Raphael Collignon in a physical three-set final in Gstaad, ending a title drought dating to February 2025. The victory lifted him 34 places to world No. 51.
5 days ago
Nakashima claims UTS Rio title in dominant final, defeats 17-year old prospect Guto Miguel 3-0
Brandon Nakashima swept 17-year-old Guto Miguel 3-0 to win the UTS Rio title. Nakashima’s consistency ended the Brazilian prospect’s breakthrough run after Miguel reached the final with wins over top players.
Brandon Nakashima
Match Result
Rublev to Face Defending Champ Darderi for Bastad Title
Andrey Rublev advanced to the Båstad final against defending champion Luciano Darderi. Rublev reached his 30th ATP final while recording his 100th career clay-court victory.
Stefanos Tsitsipas Reaches First Final In 16 Months In Gstaad
Stefanos Tsitsipas reached the Gstaad final, his first final of the year and in 16 months. The world No. 85 is into his 31st ATP final and his first clay-court final in more than two years.
Defending champion Darderi reaches Nordea Open final in Båstad
Defending champion Luciano Darderi reached the Nordea Open final in Båstad. Adolfo Daniel Vallejo became the first Paraguayan in more than two decades to reach an ATP Tour semifinal.
Tsitsipas and Collignon book Gstaad final spots after semi-final scares
Stefanos Tsitsipas and Raphael Collignon survived semifinal scares to reach the EFG Swiss Open Gstaad final. Tsitsipas is seeking his first title since Dubai 2025, while seventh seed Collignon rallied past Juan Manuel Cerundolo.
July 18, 1999: The day Pat Rafter downed Todd Martin in an epic controversial Davis Cup clash
Pat Rafter defeated Todd Martin in a controversial Davis Cup clash on July 18, 1999. The United States captain wanted to replace Martin with Pete Sampras, but the neutral doctor denied the request.
Fonseca’s home debut at UTS ends in Kyrgios sweep as Guto Miguel eyes Final Four run
Joao Fonseca earned a home win on his UTS debut in Rio but was eliminated after Nick Kyrgios completed a 3-0 group-stage sweep. Guto Miguel, 17, will carry Rio’s hopes into Saturday’s Final Four.
6 days ago
Tsitsipas topples seed No. 4 Rinderknech to end two-year wait for a clay semi-final
Stefanos Tsitsipas defeated fourth seed Arthur Rinderknech at the EFG Swiss Open Gstaad to reach his first clay-court semifinal in two years. He will face Aleksandr Shevchenko in the last four.
“It was a dream come true” – Guto Miguel downs childhood idol Kyrgios in Sudden Death
Guto Miguel defeated his childhood idol Nick Kyrgios in a Sudden Death match in Rio. Miguel called the victory a dream come true, while Kyrgios praised the teenager.
Nick Kyrgios
Match Result
Guto Miguel claims maiden pro win on the big stage, downing Kyrgios in Sudden Death
Guto Miguel beat former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios 3-2 in Sudden Death at UTS Rio de Janeiro, earning his first major-stage professional victory. The 17-year-old Brazilian saved six quarter points in front of his home crowd.
Nick Kyrgios
Match Result
Nakashima erases Cerúndolo’s early charge to win on Rio debut
Brandon Nakashima beat Francisco Cerúndolo 3-1 on his UTS Rio debut, winning 13-11, 10-18, 16-15, 12-11 after Cerúndolo dominated the second quarter. Nakashima closed two single-point deciders and next faces Guto Miguel on Friday.
7 days ago
'Be honest once in your life!' | Dzumhur refuses to play after disputing line call
Damir Dzumhur refused to continue against Matteo Arnaldi at the Croatia Open in Umag after disputing an Electronic Line Calling decision. Dzumhur demanded honesty over the call.
July 16, 2017: The day Roger Federer won his eighth Wimbledon title
Roger Federer won his eighth Wimbledon title on July 16, 2017, becoming the oldest men's champion in tournament history at that time.
9 days ago
Latest score updates and results from Umag, Gstaad, Iasi and Athens
Live scores and completed results are being tracked across the ATP and WTA events in Umag, Gstaad, Iasi and Athens.
Wimbledon 2026 Concludes On A High Note
Jannik Sinner won his second consecutive Wimbledon singles title. His first came with a four-set final victory over Carlos Alcaraz after recovering from a set down.
Wimbledon: A Zverev Stumble And Sinner Dance
Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev in the Wimbledon men’s final. Zverev’s third-set stumble was a potentially decisive moment in a match that was closer than the final score suggested.
July 14, 2002: The day Taylor Dent put himself and his father in the tennis history books
Taylor Dent won an ATP singles title on July 14, 2002, making him and his father the only father-son duo to win ATP singles titles in the Open Era.
Taylor Dent
Match Result
10 days ago
In the biggest moments, Jannik Sinner’s mind is free. All the work has been done
Jannik Sinner came from a set down to beat Alexander Zverev and win his second consecutive Wimbledon title. The world No. 1 rebounded from disappointment at Roland-Garros, edging Zverev after the German went nearly three hours without being broken.
Wimbledon Day 14 wrap: Sinner successfully defends his title as he edges past Zverev
Jannik Sinner beat Alexander Zverev in four sets in the Wimbledon final to retain his title. The victory concluded the tournament’s Day 14 action.
11 days ago
Sinner beats Zverev in thriller to retain Wimbledon title
Jannik Sinner rallied from a set down to beat Alexander Zverev 6-7 (7-9), 7-6 (7-2), 6-3, 6-4 and retain his Wimbledon title. The world No. 1 claimed his second Wimbledon crown after facing only one break point in the final.