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Miloslav Mecir - The Last to Win a Title with a Wooden Racquet
Factory-sealed Snauwaert Graphite Mid at the Berlin Tennis Gallery The Last Wooden Triumph: Miloslav Mecir’s Historic Victory On 19 March 1989, Miloslav Mecir – known as “The Big Cat” for his effortless movement – defeated Yannick Noah in a memorable five-set battle at Indian Wells. It was a meeting between two remarkable milestones: Mecir, the last man to win a professional title with a racquet containing wood, overcame Noah, who had himself been the last player to win a Gr

Berlin Tennis Gallery
Apr 25, 20251 min read


Boris Becker – The Last Champion with White Balls
From White to Yellow Tennis Balls. London, 07 July 1985. A day destined to make history. The 17-year-old German Boris Becker , who had sensationally reached the Wimbledon final as an unseeded player, was now facing the powerful South African Kevin Curren , who had defeated both John McEnroe and Jimmy Connors on his way to the championship match. But Becker remained unfazed. With his explosive serve-and-volley game, he took control of the final and secured victory in four sets

Berlin Tennis Gallery
Feb 17, 20251 min read
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