Throwbacks
Tennishead Throwbacks revisits the defining moments that shaped the sport’s rich history.
From epic five-set finals to the rise of unforgettable champions, it shines a light on the matches that still echo through time. It’s a celebration of tennis at its most dramatic, emotional, and timeless.
How Serena Williams reacted after making her WTA debut at 14 years old over 30 years ago
Serena Williams is set to make her return to the WTA Tour. On Monday afternoon, the Queen’s Club Championships announced Serena’s return to the event.…
What happened when Gael Monfils and Stan Wawrinka made their Roland Garros debuts in 2005
Gael Monfils and Stan Wawrinka are both set to retire from their respective playing careers at the end of this year. Wawrinka, a three-time Grand…
He is the tennis legend who won the French Open the year Novak Djokovic was born
Novak Djokovic turns 39 today, two days before the French Open begins. The Serb was born 39 years ago, on May 22, 1987, in Belgrade.…
What happened when Stan Wawrinka and Arthur Fils contested their first ATP Tour match in 2023
Stan Wawrinka and Arthur Fils are set to contest a mouth-watering first-round match at the French Open. Wawrinka, the 2015 champion in Paris, is contesting…
What happened to Rafael Nadal after he skipped Wimbledon with injury as Carlos Alcaraz suffers same fate
Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the 2026 Wimbledon Championships. Alcaraz made the announcement on Tuesday, explaining that his wrist injury will not have recovered in…
The reason why Emma Raducanu split from Andrew Richardson back in 2021 as she rehires him again
Emma Raducanu has confirmed that she is reuniting with her former coach Andrew Richardson. Raducanu split from Francisco Roig after the Australian Open this year,…
What Jack Draper initially said about being coached by Andy Murray back in 2024
Andy Murray is set to embark on his second coaching stint. The former world number one has been absent from the professional circuit since ending…
What Rod Laver once said was the ‘only’ thing that would stop Nick Kyrgios from being the best in the world
Nick Kyrgios is regarded by many as one of the most wasted talents in tennis history. However, he, along with many others, would argue otherwise.…
What happened when Roger Federer took on Rafael Nadal in their first-ever Madrid Open match
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal had quite possibly the greatest rivalry in tennis history. The pair played each other 40 times on the ATP Tour…
