It is not the first time that a Grand Slam final is won saving a match point, but what Carlos Alcaraz did against Jannik Sinner in the Roland Garros 2025 final is something that had only happened once before, 77 years ago. Yes, you read that right. You have to go back to Wimbledon 1948 to see how Bob Falkenburg saved three championship points against John Bromwich and became the champion at the All England Lawn Tennis Club. No more words needed.
📊 For the first time in nearly 77 years, a player has won a Grand Slam final after saving 3 match points:
— Jeu, Set et Maths (@JeuSetMaths) June 9, 2025
🇬🇧 Wimbledon 1948
➡️ Bob Falkenburg def. John Bromwich (3)
🇫🇷 Roland-Garros 2025
➡️ Carlos Alcaraz def. Jannik Sinner (3) https://t.co/ieAef6NviQ pic.twitter.com/awIDEmnt41
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