Carlos Alcaraz etched his name in the annals of tennis history at Roland Garros by defeating Jannik Sinner. Not only did Alcaraz secure his second consecutive title at the French Open, but he also staged a remarkable comeback from two sets down in a Grand Slam final, an achievement shared by a select few in the sport, including legends like Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic, but without Roger Federer on it.
The young Spaniard has solidified his status as a formidable force in the world of tennis, reaching his second consecutive Roland Garros final. Alcaraz not only engineered a remarkable comeback but also etched his name in history with Sinner, playing for more that 5 hours in a final at the French Open. His victory continues the Spanish dominance at the tournament, a legacy that spans the last three decades.
Drawing inspiration from Nadal, who was honored with a tribute plaque on the central court, Alcaraz rallied from a two-set deficit in one of the most thrilling contests in tennis history.
How many comeback wins do Nadal, Federer, and Djokovic have in Grand Slam finals?
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have each recorded one come-from-behind victory from two sets down in Grand Slam finals. In contrast, Roger Federer never accomplished this feat in his illustrious career.
Federer did not achieve that particular goal and notably does not feature even as a runner-up. The last noteworthy comeback in a Grand Slam final had occurred when Sinner triumphed over Daniil Medvedev at the 2025 Australian Open. Notably, Medvedev was defeated twice in such dramatic comeback scenarios at the finals.
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Comprehensive list of Grand Slam comeback finals
In addition to legends like Agassi and Borg, several other players have etched their names into tennis’s storied history by achieving remarkable comebacks in Grand Slam finals. After Carlos Alcaraz’s stunning rally in the Roland Garros final, he became the ninth player in tennis history to accomplish this rare feat.
- Two-set comebacks in Grand Slam finals
- Bjorn Borg def. Manuel Orantes – 1974 Roland Garros
- Ivan Lendl def. John McEnroe – 1984 Roland Garros
- Andre Agassi def. Daniil Medvedev – 1999 Roland Garros
- Gaston Gaudio def. Guillermo Coria – 2004 Roland Garros
- Dominic Thiem def. Alexander Zverev – 2020 US Open 2021
- Novak Djokovic def. Stefanos Tsitsipas – Roland Garros 2022
- Rafael Nadal def. Daniil Medvedev – Australian Open 2024
- Jannik Sinner def. Daniil Medvedev Australian Open 2025
- Carlos Alcaraz def. Jannik Sinner – Roland Garros 2025
