Sinner, Kokkinakis, and Lehecka: Three epic comebacks in Grand Slams from the 2024 season

The 2024 tennis season delivered several thrilling comebacks, highlighting the competitiveness and determination of players. Jannik Sinner at the Australian Open, Thanasi Kokkinakis at Wimbledon, and Jiri Lehecka at the US Open all staged remarkable recoveries from the brink of defeat to secure unforgettable victories.

The 2024 season has ended, leaving us with numerous memorable moments both on and off the court. Speaking of Grand Slam comebacks, this year brought us true classics worth rewatching over and over again.

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Jiri Lehecka vs Mitchell Krueger – First Round, US Open

Final Score: Lehecka won 6-7(5), 0-6, 6-4, 6-4, 7-5

Czech player Jiri Lehecka overcame a dire situation in his Flushing Meadows debut. The young star staged an impressive comeback, defeating home favourite Mitchell Krueger. Lehecka advanced to the third round of the tournament, where he was eventually stopped by Andrey Rublev.

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Thanasi Kokkinakis vs Félix Auger-Aliassime – First Round, Wimbledon

Final Score: Kokkinakis won 4-6, 5-7, 7-6(9), 6-4, 6-4

At the All England Club, we witnessed another nail-biting encounter early on, as Félix Auger-Aliassime faced Thanasi Kokkinakis in the tournament’s opening round. The Canadian dominated much of the match, but Kokkinakis turned the tide after clinching a nerve-wracking third-set tiebreak, eventually claiming a hard-fought victory.

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Jannik Sinner vs Daniil Medvedev – Final, Australian Open

Final Score: Sinner won 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3

Jannik Sinner began his stellar season in style by winning his first major title at the Australian Open. His victory came through an extraordinary comeback against Daniil Medvedev, firmly establishing him as a dominant force in tennis. Medvedev had his chances, but Sinner proved more decisive, securing the first of two Grand Slam trophies he would claim in 2024.