A desperate rebirth in the ultimate Grand Slam showdown

In the men's singles final of the 2025 French Open, the top two seeds of the tournament, Sinner and Alcaraz, staged a wonderful five-set battle for tennis fans around the world. Now the French Open has come to an end, but fans are full of thrills, ups and downs, peaks and turns, and suspenseThe duel still feels evocative.

Since 2020, the Grand Slam finals of men's tennis have been magical, and every year except 2023, there will be a thrilling reversal of "let two chase three". From Thiem's US Open cocoon, to Djokovic's French Open double-lap feat to Nadal's record 21st title, Sinner ended Italy's 48-year wait until Alcaraz saved three title points to defend his title at the French Open in 2025 – these matches have not only rewritten history, but also showcased the ultimate battle of will in tennis. In this article, the author will take you through a review of these five "let two chase three" Grand Slam finals.

2020 US Open: Thiem's icebreaker

(Tim 2-6 4-6 6-4 6-3 7-6(6) Zverev)

At the 2020 US Open, Thiem, who reached the final of a Grand Slam for the fourth time in his career, was pushed to the edge of a cliff when facing Zverev. In the first two sets, Zverev easily won with a strong serve and baseline pressing, and it seemed that the championship was within reach. However, Thiem began to adjust his tactics in the third set, increasing the aggression of his forehand spin and taking advantage of Zverev's psychological swings to gradually turn the tide. After trailing 3-5 in the deciding set, he broke Zverev's serve and saved a title point in a tie-break to win 7-6(6). It was the first time in Thiem's career that he had won a Grand Slam tournament, yesThe first Grand Slam men's singles champion of the post-90s generation and the second Austrian Grand Slam champion after Muster, this match marks the prelude to the new generation officially breaking the monopoly of the "Big Three".

2021 French Open: Deyo's double Grand Slam

(Djokovic 6-7(6) 2-6 6-3 6-2 6-4 Tsitsipas)

In the final of the 2021 French Open, Djokovic faced Tsitsipas, who reached the final of a Grand Slam for the first time, and was in a sluggish form in the first two sets, being suppressed by the Greek's violent single-lens reaction and precise serve. However, from the third set, the "Deyo Mode" kicked in – he improved the quality of his extensions, reduced turnovers, and dragged down Tsitsipas with a near-insoluble baseline defense. In the end, Deyo won three sets in a row and became the first male player in the Open era to complete the "double circle Grand Slam". The battle cemented Djokovic's place in GOAT history and demonstrated his ability to adjust to terror in the face of adversity.

2022 Australian Open: Nadal's 21-crown legend

(Nadal 2-6 6-7(5) 6-4 6-4 7-5 Medvedev)

In the final of the 2022 Australian Open, Nadal faced Medvedev, who had just won the US Open, and was completely suppressed by the Russian's deep drop and powerful backhand in the first two sets. However, from the third set onwards, Nadal changed his strategy, adding a sideways forehand and disrupting Medvedev's rhythm with short balls. In the deciding set, he broke the tie when he was down 2-3, and finally completed a shocking comeback 7-5, lifting the Australian Open championship trophy for the second time and his 21st Grand Slam title, surpassing Federer and Djokovic to occupy the first place in history, and at the same time closely following Djokovic to become the second male player to complete the "double Grand Slam". The King of ClayNadal has proven that even on hard courts, he can still rely on willpower and tactical variation to defeat the best of the new generation.

2024 Australian Open: Sinner's Italian glory

(Sinner 3-6 3-6 6-4 6-4 6-3 Medvedev)

In the final of the 2024 Australian Open, Sinner faced two-time Australian Open runner-up Medvedev, and the first two sets were completely suppressed and mistakes were frequent. But from the third set onwards, he adjusted his serve strategy, reduced baseline attacks, and switched to frequent net pressure. In the deciding set, Sinner relied on his more stable mental quality and physical reserves to seal the victory 6-3, becoming the first Italian men's singles Grand Slam champion in 48 years since Adriano Panata, the 1976 French Open champion.Sinner's title was a prelude to the rise of Italian tennis and a testament to his potential as a leading figure in the new generation.

2025 French Open: Alcaraz's Extreme Redemption

(Alcaraz 4-6 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(10-2) Sinner)

In the final of the 2025 French Open, Alcaraz faced world No. 1 Sinner, and was suppressed by his opponent's stable baseline and precise serve in the first two sets. However, from the third set onwards, he escalated his forehand aggression and disrupted Sinner's rhythm with small-ball tactics on several occasions. When he was down 3-5, 0-40 in the fourth set, he saved three consecutive championship points and took complete control in the tie-break. In the deciding set, he scored seven points in a row to seal the victory 10-2 and defend the French Open title with difficulty. This final is the first time that the post-00s have met on the stage of the Grand Slam finals, and these two top players of the post-00s have pushed the level of confrontation in today's tennis world to a new height through this fierce competition, officially announcing that the post-00s have taken over the stage of the Grand Slam。

These five epic battles of "let two chase three" show the most shocking characteristics of tennis - the fighting spirit of never giving up, the wisdom of adjusting on the spot, and the physical reserve to go beyond the limit. From Thiem's icebreaker to Alcaraz's title defense, every comeback is not just a technical victory, but also a spiritual sublimation.

In the future, there may be more classic battles like this, but these five reversals from 2020 to 2025 have been forever engraved on the monument of tennis history.(Source: Tennis Home Author: Mei)