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On this day: Novak Djokovic wins first ATP title over Nicolas Massu

23-07-2019
Tennis - The Serb entered the top-30 after this success in Amersfoort 2006, closing the season in the top-20

On this day: Don Budge wraps up historic Davis Cup tie versus Germany

21-07-2019
Tennis - It the Inter-Zonal final match, USA defeated Germany to book the place in the overall final against Great Britain

On this day: Roger Federer moves ahead of Sampras on exclusive ranking list

16-07-2019
Tennis - In July 2012, the Swiss became the record-holder with the 287th week at the Top of the ATP ranking

On this day: Novak Djokovic beats Roger Federer to defend Wimbledon crown

13-07-2019
Tennis - In 2015, Djokovic became only the eighth player in the Open era who won back-to-back Wimbledon titles

On this day: Roger Federer wins the first title on home soil in Gstaad

11-07-2019
Tennis - It was the seventh consecutive appearance for Roger in Gstaad and he finally claimed the title

On this day: Goran Ivanisevic writes the most beautiful Wimbledon story

09-07-2019
Tennis - Ranked outside the top-100 and without any kind of form, Goran went all the way to conquer Wimbledon 2001

On this day: Andy Murray serves triple bagel against Bram in Davis Cup

08-07-2019
Tennis - In front of the home crowd in Glasgow, Great Britain proved to be too strong for Luxembourg

On this day: Boris Becker conquers Wimbledon to stun tennis world

07-07-2019
Tennis - The 17-year-old German became the youngest champion of the most prestigious tennis event

On this day: Roger Federer makes ATP debut in Gstaad at the age of 16

07-07-2019
Tennis - Roger arrived in Gstaad after winning Wimbledon junior title, losing to Lucas Arnold Ker in straight sets

On this day: Boris Becker downs Ivan Lendl to defend Wimbledon crown

06-07-2019
Tennis - At the age of 18, the German became two-time Wimbledon champion, proving his quality after that 1985 fairytale run

On this day: Roger Federer edges Andy Roddick in historic Wimbledon final

06-07-2019
Tennis - In 2009, Federer and Roddick pushed each other towards 16-14 in the deciding set, setting Grand Slam finals record in terms of number of games played

On this day: Pete Sampras edges Ivanisevic to match Laver and Borg on 11..

06-07-2019
Tennis - In 1998, Sampras won the fifth Wimbledon crown, joining Borg who claimed five in a row between 1976-1980

On this day: Pete Sampras tops Agassi in last all-American Wimbledon final

05-07-2019
Tennis - On July 4, two of the greatest American players had battled for the crown at Wimbledon 1999

On this day: Roger Federer blasts 74 winners vs Andy Roddick at Wimbledon

05-07-2019
Tennis - In 2003, Roger scored straight sets victory to march into the first Wimbledon final

On this day: John McEnroe storms over Chris Lewis to conquer Wimbledon

03-07-2019
Tennis - In 1983, McEnroe played in the fourth consecutive Wimbledon final and lifted the second trophy

On this day: Bjorn Borg, 20, conquers Wimbledon in a perfect manner

03-07-2019
Tennis - In 1976, Borg won the first Wimbledon crown, never losing a set in seven encounters

On this day: Roger Federer, 19, stuns Wimbledon king Pete Sampras

02-07-2019
Tennis - At Wimbledon 2001, the future king defeated the seven-time winner to announce his arrival on the big scene

On this day: Bjorn Borg edges Jimmy Connors in historic Wimbledon final

02-07-2019
Tennis - In 1977, Wimbledon was 100 years old and the Swedish star defended the title he won a year ago

On this day: Bjorn Borg prevails over Vitas Gerulaitis in Wimbledon classic

30-06-2019
Tennis - In 1977 Wimbledon semi-final, Gerulaitis gave his best to topple the Swede, fighting like a lion and wasting a break in the decider

Wimbledon 1877 - how it all began at world's oldest tennis event?

30-06-2019
Tennis - The first Major tennis tournament was held in July 1877 at the All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club at Wimbledon

On this day: Roger Federer wastes massive lead against Tsonga at Wimbledon

30-06-2019
Tennis - Jo-Wilfried Tsonga defeated Roger Federer in the quarter-final at Wimbledon 2011, coming back from two sets to love down

On this day: Pancho Gonzales wins Wimbledon epic in over five hours

26-06-2019
Tennis - In the opening round at Wimbledon 1969, the veteran took down Charlie Pasarell 22-24 1-6 16-14 6-3 11-9

On this day: Lucky loser George Bastl stuns Pete Sampras at Wimbledon

26-06-2019
Tennis - The Swiss was ranked 145th and he defeated the seven-time champion in five sets

On this day: Roger Federer sinks Alexander Zverev for ninth Halle crown

25-06-2019
Tennis - Roger needed 53 minutes to dismiss the young German, dominating in the more extended exchanges to lose just four games

On this day: Roger Federer crashes out in the first round at Wimbledon

25-06-2019
Tennis - Mario Ancic stunned Roger in the first round at Wimbledon in 2002 before the Swiss grabbed 40 consecutive wins at the All England Club starting from 2003