There’s a new game in town. And it’s as spectacular to watch as anything tennis has ever seen. Yes, Alcaraz’s improbable comeback to beat Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7 (4-7), 6-4, 7-6 (7-3), 7-6 ...

I didn’t think this was possible after the 20 years we just saw, but Sinner and Alcaraz have managed to become even better than the three best we’ve ever seen. It’s ridiculous, and spectacular.

Maybe Ben Shelton or Taylor Fritz or even Frances Tiafoe, who’s been knocking on the door for a few years, can make himself ...

The Athletic ’s tennis team, Matthew Futterman, Charlie Eccleshare and James Hansen, present their takeaways from the third Grand Slam of 2025, from the best shots and funniest moments to the ...

Quality does not always equal quantity. As tennis matches generally tend to go on longer, and some five-setters can become dull for long stretches, the best-of-three version has benefits.

"Incredible!" Rafael Nadal heaps praise on Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner after "best Roland Garros final ever" There was no shortage of superlatives as congratulations poured in for both finalists ...

So, tennis fans, how’d you like another decade or so of that? After Sunday’s French Open men's final – a 5-hour, 29-minute epic that somehow ended with Carlos Alcaraz holding up the trophy ...