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.
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.
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.
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.