The most intense tennis finals

Tennis is not only about sports achievements but also about unforgettable moments we’ll always remember.

In this article, we’ve gathered the best and most dramatic finals in tennis history. From the epic rivalry between Navratilova and Evert to the thrilling showdown between Djokovic and Nadal.

Legendary rivalry

In the 1980s, Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert were the leading figures in women’s tennis.

In the 1985 Wimbledon final, Evert won the first set, but Navratilova came back to win 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, claiming her third victory at the tournament.

The new leader of women’s tennis

At just 17 years old, Serena Williams won her first Grand Slam title, defeating the world number one, Martina Hingis, 6-3, 7-6.

This victory marked the beginning of her nearly two-decade-long dominance in women’s tennis.

A match that changed history

Roger Federer had won Wimbledon five years in a row (2003–2007), but on July 6, 2008, Rafael Nadal ended his streak. The match lasted 4 hours and 48 minutes, was interrupted by rain, and finished in the twilight. Nadal claimed his first Wimbledon title with a 6-4, 6-4, 6-7, 6-7, 9-7 victory.

The longest final in history

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal played the longest Grand Slam final ever—5 hours and 53 minutes. Djokovic won 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, 7-5. Both players were so exhausted that chairs were provided to them during the awards ceremony.

Halep’s quick victory

Serena Williams was aiming for her 24th Grand Slam title and was the favorite in the final. However, Simona Halep played a perfect match, defeating Williams 6-2, 6-2 in just 56 minutes.