Here are the Top 10 Most Memorable Tennis Matches of the Last Decade:
1. 2019 Wimbledon Final: Novak Djokovic vs. Roger Federer
- Date: July 14, 2019
- Summary: For the longest Wimbledon final in history, record-breaking 5 hours ended for Djokovic to save two championship points as he took it 7-6(5), 1-6, 7-6(4), 4-6, 13-12(3) when on a new tie-break rule at 12-12 in final set .
2. 2017 Australian Open Final: Roger Federer vs. Rafael Nadal
- Date: January 29, 2017
- Summary: Federer defeated the legendary Rafael Nadal 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 in a thrilling five-set match to claim his 18th Grand Slam.
3.2012 Australian Open Final: Novak Djokovic vs. Rafael Nadal
- Date: January 29, 2012
- Summary: This was the longest in history Grand Slam final by five hours and fifty-three minutes. Djokovic won 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7(5), 7-5 in this thrilling match that also represented the famous stamina and will power of the two opponents.
4. 2013 French Open Semi Final: Rafael Nadal vs. Novak Djokovic
- Date: June 7, 2013
- Summary: Nerve-wracking five-set win by Nadal 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 6-7(3), 9-7 to reach the final. It is a match that will be remembered for its raw energy and top-class playing on clay.
5. 2019 US Open Final: Bianca Andreescu v Serena Williams
- Date: September 7, 2019
- Summary: Andreescu shocked Serena Williams 6-3, 7-5 for her maiden Grand Slam singles title, becoming the first from Canada to capture a singles major while depriving the 36-year-old Williams of the Grand Slam title for which she needed one more victory.
6. 2014 Wimbledon Final: Novak Djokovic vs. Roger Federer
- Date: July 6, 2014
- Summary: Djokovic outlasted Federer 6-7(7), 6-4, 7-6(4), 5-7, 6-4 in a five-set thriller to recapture the Wimbledon title and secure his second Wimbledon title.
7. 2016 US Open Final: Stan Wawrinka - vs- Novak Djokovic
- Date: September 11, 2016
- Summary: Wawrinka decisively won with 6-7(1), 6-4, 7-5, 6-3 through strong groundstrokes and mental fortitude to claim his third Grand Slam title.
8. 2015 French Open Quarter-Final : Stan Wawrinka - vs- Roger Federer
- Date: June 2, 2015
- Summary: Wawrinka stunned Federer with an enthralling straight sets victory, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6(4) on clay, playing almost flawless tennis, thus going on to win the tournament.
9. 2020 Australian Open Final: Novak Djokovic vs. Dominic Thiem
- Date: February 2, 2020
- Summary: Djokovic came back from two sets to one down and managed to beat Thiem 6-4, 4-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 for his 8th Australian Open title in the match of a lifetime.
10. 2013 Wimbledon Final: Andy Murray vs. Novak Djokovic
- Date: July 7, 2013
- Summary: Murray ended Britain's 77-year wait for a male Wimbledon champion by taking down Djokovic 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 in a comprehensive straight set victory to claim his second Grand Slam title and capture the hearts of the nation.
Besides thrilling the fans, these matches also helped define the careers of some of the world's finest players from the last ten years and went a long way to show the drama and passion that make tennis one of the world's most captivating sports.
