Following the Alcaraz victory, historical victories in the Paris finale have been recurrent.
Hell Yeah, Grand Slam Finals Never Disappoint!
The epic showdown between young guns Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner is just the beginning. This significant match lasted a whopping 5 hours and 29 minutes before Alcaraz emerged victorious, beating Sinner 4-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(2) - even after facing three match points in the fourth set!
Historic Comeback? Alcaraz Remains the Master of Paris
But hang on! A 0-2 setback isn't unusual in a French Open final. Let's look back at history. In 1974, the legendary Björn Borg turned the tide in a French Open final against Spanish opponent Manuel Orantes. Borg, a six-time Roland Garros champion, displayed sheer resilience to secure victory.
Ah, and who could forget the 2020 US Open? Dominic Thiem managed to pull off a similar feat against German opponent Alexander Zverev.
Unbelievable Resilience: The Sequel
John McEnroe had a stellar 1984, winning at the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and US Open. However, in the Paris final, he held a 2-0 set lead but eventually had to concede to Ivan Lendl.
In 1999, Andre Agassi was trailing 1-6, 2-6 against Ukrainian opponent Andrey Medvedev but still emerged victorious, finishing the match 1-6, 2-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4.
In a battle of Argentine rivals, Gaston Gaudio celebrates a comeback victory in 2004 against Guillermo Coria. And more recently, Novak Djokovic achieved the same against Stefanos Tsitsipas in 2021.
Spectacular Comebacks in Grand Slams
Historically, come-from-behind victories in Grand Slam finals are some of the most celebrated events in tennis, especially when a player surmounts massive deficits or saves match points to clinch the title. Let's take a look at some notable examples:
- 1984 French Open: Ivan Lendl defeated John McEnroe (3-6, 2-6, 6-4, 7-5, 7-5). Lendl saved a two-set deficit and multiple match points in the fourth set to win his first Grand Slam.
- 1999 French Open: Andre Agassi defeated Andrei Medvedev (1-6, 2-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4). Agassi overcame a two-sets and a break deficit, securing his career Grand Slam.
- 2025 French Open: (Details currently unavailable, but sources confirm Alcaraz became the eighth man to win a Grand Slam final after being two sets down. Four out of the eight instances happened at Roland Garros.)
- 2022 Australian Open: Rafael Nadal defeated Daniil Medvedev (2-6, 6-7(5), 6-4, 6-4, 7-5). Nadal returned from injury to overturn a two-set deficit, setting a new major record, surpassing Roger Federer.
Sports History Repeats Itself: Another Tennis ComebackMastering a comeback from a 0-2 setback in a Grand Slam final is not uncommon in tennis history.
Sports History Repeats Itself: Another Grand Slam Title Overcoming AdversityConsidering past Grand Slam finals, Alcaraz's epic victory against Sinner echoes the tenacity shown by players like Borg, Agassi, Lendl, and others who have previously staged miraculous comebacks in sports.
