On This Day in Tennis — October 10
In 1964, French tennis champion René Lacoste invented the first tennis vibration dampener called the 'Tanti-Vibration Dampener,' revolutionizing player comfort…
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@tennissolitaire.bsky.socialOn This Day in Tennis — October 10
In 1964, French tennis champion René Lacoste invented the first tennis vibration dampener called the 'Tanti-Vibration Dampener,' revolutionizing player comfort…
@tennissolitaire.bsky.socialOn This Day in Tennis — October 9
Suzanne Lenglen made her professional debut at Madison Square Garden on October 9, 1926, becoming the first major tennis star to turn professional and playing…
@tennissolitaire.bsky.socialOn This Day in Tennis — October 8
Future world No. 1 Jim Courier won his first ATP title on October 8, 1989, defeating Stefan Edberg 7-6, 3-6, 2-6, 6-0, 7-5 in a stunning comeback from two sets…
@tennissolitaire.bsky.socialOn This Day in Tennis — October 7
Simona Halep was informed of her positive doping test for Roxadustat on October 7, 2022, triggering a major tennis controversy that would lead to a four-year…
@tennissolitaire.bsky.socialOn This Day in Tennis — October 6
On October 6, 1878, The New York Times reprinted one of the earliest American newspaper discussions about the origins of tennis, noting 'the origin of tennis…
@tennissolitaire.bsky.socialOn This Day in Tennis — October 5
On October 5, 1967, the British LTA proposed deleting all references to amateurs and professionals from its rules, threatening to 'go it alone' with open…
@tennissolitaire.bsky.socialOn This Day in Tennis — October 4
German tennis player Björn Phau was born on October 4, 1979, who later defeated eight-time Grand Slam champion Andre Agassi 7-5, 7-5 in the second round of the…
@tennissolitaire.bsky.socialOn This Day in Tennis — October 3
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@tennissolitaire.bsky.socialOn This Day in Tennis — October 2
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@tennissolitaire.bsky.socialOn This Day in Tennis — October 1
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@tennissolitaire.bsky.socialOn This Day in Tennis — September 30
You played Tennis Solitaire.
@tennissolitaire.bsky.socialOn This Day in Tennis — September 29
Steffi Graf was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on September 29, 2004, celebrating her as one of the most accomplished players in tennis…
@tennissolitaire.bsky.socialOn This Day in Tennis — September 28
You played Tennis Solitaire.
@tennissolitaire.bsky.socialOn This Day in Tennis — September 27
You played Tennis Solitaire.
@tennissolitaire.bsky.socialOn This Day in Tennis — September 26
Serena Williams, one of the greatest tennis players of all time with 23 Grand Slam singles titles, was born on September 26, 1981. She holds the record for the…
@tennissolitaire.bsky.socialOn This Day in Tennis — September 25
In 1992, Connors beat Navratilova 7-5, 6-2 in the 'Battle of Champions' at Caesars Palace. He later revealed in his memoir that he'd placed a $1 million bet on…
@tennissolitaire.bsky.socialOn This Day in Tennis — September 24
Vicki Nelson-Dunbar and Jean Hepner played a 29-minute, 643-shot rally in Richmond, Virginia, which remains the longest point ever played in professional…
@tennissolitaire.bsky.socialOn This Day in Tennis — September 23
On September 23, 1970, nine women known as the 'Original 9' signed symbolic $1 contracts in Houston, launching the first women-only pro tournament to protest…
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@tennissolitaire.bsky.socialOn This Day in Tennis — September 22
You played Tennis Solitaire.
