2025 Best Grand Slam Tournaments Review: Epic Battles and Legendary Moments

On December 2, 2025, the official ATP Tour website launched the annual "Peak Review" series, highlighting five classic matches from this season's four Grand Slam events. These matches not only showcased the ultimate competitive spirit of tennis but also witnessed the resilience and breakthroughs of superstars under immense pressure, creating unforgettable chapters in tennis history.

This year's Grand Slam tournaments featured thrilling five-set battles, dramatic comebacks from the brink, and extraordinary shot-making displays. The ATP Tour website selected five of the most gripping contests, from the home glory at Wimbledon to stunning upsets at the US Open, from Roland Garros’ hometown miracles to peak showdowns at the Australian Open—each match perfectly embodying the essence of tennis.

5) Wimbledon Fourth Round: Norrie defeated Jarry 6-3, 7-6(4), 6-7(7), 6-7(5), 6-3

In the Wimbledon fourth round, British player Cameron Norrie engaged in a grueling 4-hour 27-minute battle against Chilean star Nicolás Jarry. Jarry hit 103 winners, pushing the match to a stalemate, but Norrie, with calm composure and tenacious defense, leveraged the closed roof atmosphere on Centre Court and home crowd support to eventually win 6-3, 7-6(4), 6-7(7), 6-7(5), 6-3. This victory made Norrie the fourth British player in the Open Era to reach multiple Wimbledon quarterfinals, joining legends like Andy Murray. "Honestly, I don’t even know how I did it," Norrie admitted post-match. "I had to keep fighting, especially since I forgot to get my coach a birthday present."

4) US Open First Round: Bonzi defeated Medvedev 6-3, 7-5, 6-7(5), 0-6, 6-4

The US Open first round saw an unprecedented upset. French player Benjamin Bonzi faced a disruption when a photographer rushed onto the court at 5-4, 40-30 in the third set, causing a 5-minute delay. Distracted, Bonzi failed to win a game in the fourth set, but he regrouped in the final set, resisting Medvedev’s pressure to claim a shock 6-3, 7-5, 6-7(5), 0-6, 6-4 victory—his second win over the Russian star after Wimbledon. A frustrated Medvedev tossed six rackets to fans after the match, closing his Grand Slam record this season at 1-4. "This is the best win of my career," Bonzi said emotionally.

3) Roland Garros Second Round: Fils defeated Munar 7-6(3), 7-6(4), 2-6, 0-6, 6-4

In the second round at Roland Garros, French hometown player Arthur Fils ignited Suzanne Lenglen Court with a breathtaking comeback. After winning the first two sets in tiebreaks, he suffered cramps from exhaustion and lost the next two sets to Jaume Munar. Facing a 0-40 deficit in the final set, Fils drew strength from the home crowd and aggressive play to narrowly win 7-6(3), 7-6(4), 2-6, 0-6, 6-4. His celebration, throwing his shirt into the stands, became an iconic moment.

“Twenty minutes ago, I thought I could play for five hours, then I cramped up immediately,” Fils joked after the match, revealing the match’s toughness.

2) Australian Open Quarterfinal: Djokovic defeated Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4

At the Australian Open quarterfinals, 38-year-old Novak Djokovic and 22-year-old Carlos Alcaraz staged a generational showdown. Djokovic faced physical issues in the first set and took a medical timeout but used his vast experience and fierce determination to come back from 4-6 down and win 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4, advancing to his record 50th Grand Slam semifinal. Notably, Djokovic’s coach is his former rival Andy Murray.

“This was one of the most epic matches I’ve ever played on any court,” Djokovic said after the match. This victory also improved his head-to-head record against Alcaraz to 5-4.

1) Roland Garros Final: Alcaraz defeated Sinner 4-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(10-2)

Topping the list of the year’s best Grand Slam matches was the epic Roland Garros final between Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. Lasting 5 hours and 29 minutes, it became one of the most classic finals in the Open Era. Alcaraz, down two sets, faced three match points at 3-5, 0-40 in the fourth set but staged a heroic comeback. He finally triumphed 4-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(10-2) in the first-ever fifth-set tiebreak final at the French Open. His running forehand passing shot at match point was textbook perfection. “True champions are forged under pressure and adversity,” Alcaraz said after the match, perfectly summarizing this great contest.

From local heroes’ fiery comebacks to peak clashes between superstars, these five matches not only displayed tennis’s technical brilliance but also conveyed the spirit of never giving up, writing a vivid chapter in the 2025 season.

Which match left the deepest impression and stirred your heart the most?

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