List of players who saved match points to win Grand Slam finals

Carlos Alcaraz is only the third player to join this iconic list.

Winning a Grand Slam is one of the most challenging achievements in tennis. However, what makes it even more impressive is the ability to bounce back when the odds are totally against you. Only three men in the Open Era have managed to steal victory from the jaws of defeat.

On that note, let’s take a look at some of the players who demonstrated immense grit and resilience to lift the trophy.

3. Gaston Gaudio – 2004 French Open

The 2004 French Open final is remembered as one of the most astonishing comebacks in Grand Slam history. Gaston Gaudio, an unseeded Argentine, looked completely out of the contest after being blown away in the first two sets by fellow Argentine Guillermo Coria. He was down two sets and struggling physically and mentally.

But Gaudio staged a stunning turnaround, clawing back the third and fourth sets. In the decider, Coria had two match points at 6–5, but Gaudio held his nerve and saved both, eventually breaking Coria and winning 8–6 in the fifth set. This was the Argentine’s only Grand Slam triumph, but one to remember for a lifetime.

2. Novak Djokovic – 2019 Wimbledon

Wimbledon 2019 will remain etched in the hearts of every tennis fan, in what proved to be a match for the ages. The longest ever match in the tournament’s history, starring Roger Federer, the highest title record holder in arguably the most prestigious Grand Slam event, who was serving for two championship points.

Back then, the tiebreak format wasn’t followed for the grass event, and the match was firmly in Federer’s hands at 8-7 and 40-15.

However, Novak Djokovic showcased tremenodus nerve and grit, and not just saved all match points, but, ultimately broke Federer’s serve when he served for the title, and went on to clinch the title 7–6, 1–6, 7–6, 4–6, 13–12 in a marathon four hours and 57 minutes battle.

1. Carlos Alcaraz – 2025 French Open

Carlos Alcaraz became the fifth-youngest player to successfully defend the French Open title, showing remarkable resilience in a dramatic final against World No. 1 Jannik Sinner.

After dropping the first two sets and falling a break behind in the third, Alcaraz saved three championship points in the fourth set before clawing his way back to force a deciding fifth set. He ultimately sealed victory in a tense 10-point tiebreak, completing one of the most memorable comebacks in Roland-Garros history.

Sinner had previously enjoyed a flawless campaign, including a win over 3-time French Open winner Novak Djokovic, and looked set to clinch his second Grand Slam major. However, it wasn’t to be, as Alcaraz did the unthinkable, to secure his first-ever win from being two sets down.

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