The 2024 season has come to an end. We have experienced unforgettable moments, some of them wrapped in a clear historical component. Nothing better to engage future generations in this sport than a duel with tension, excitement, controversy, drama, and ample doses of quality tennis: as is customary, at Puntodebreak we have selected ten matches that meet these criteria, ten duels that will remain in the memory of the fans and that have added colorful notes to the season. They are the top ten matches of the year at the ATP level, from a list that could be much longer, but includes all types of surfaces, finals, special matches that almost set records, battles between the present and future of tennis... and much more. Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner... and you, which one do you choose?
10. Juncheng Shang d. Corentin Moutet 6-7(9), 6-2, 7-6(10): First Round Mutua Madrid Open 2024
The second-longest match in the history of the Caja Mágica. 3 hours and 59 minutes in a duel that ended past midnight and featured a series of bizarre conditions that gave it a special mystique. Shang remained mentally strong against Moutet's antics, who even drank a cup of coffee offered by a fan, lost control of his racket after serving at 5-5 in the decisive tiebreak, and produced crazy points after, according to him, having left the hospital less than 48 hours before due to an illness. It wasn't enough against the composure and calmness of the Chinese player, who also contributed to the spectacle in a battle of gladiators that surprised everyone.
9. Grigor Dimitrov d. Alexander Zverev 6-4, 6-7(4), 6-4: Miami Open 2024 Semifinals
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