The ATP has published a ranking of the five best Grand Slam matches played in 2024. First place goes to the clash between Novak Djokovic and Lorenzo Musetti in the 3rd round of Roland-Garros, won by the Serbian 7-5, 6- 7, 2-6, 6-3, 6-0.
Second place is occupied by the Australian Open final between Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev, won by the Italian 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3. This match marks the first Grand Slam won by Sinner.
The Roland-Garros semi-final between Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz occupies third place in this ranking. The Spaniard emerged victorious with a score of 2-6, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3.
Fourth place goes to the 3rd round of Wimbledon between Alcaraz and Frances Tiafoe. The Spaniard narrowly escaped against the American 5-7, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6, 6-2.
To close this ranking, it is an American duel at the US Open, between Tiafoe and Ben Shelton, won by Tiafoe 4-6, 7-5, 6-7, 6-4, 6-3.
We see that these five matches were all played in five sets and that the winner was at least led by 2 sets to 1 during these clashes.