TENNIS · 1 year ago

Longest US Open Tennis Matches Ever: Marathon Men Alcaraz, Chang, Sinner and Edberg in the Books

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US Open Top 5 Odds at FanDuel
The 2024 US Open Men's Futures odds are shaping up with some familiar names leading the pack. Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz are the top favorites, both tied with odds of +210 to win the tournament. Alcaraz, the defending champ, is no stranger to endurance and may find himself in another marathon match with Jannik Sinner. Sinner, also a strong contender, comes in with odds of +370. Alexander Zverev follows at +850, with Daniil Medvedev at +1500, rounding out the top five. With a history of thrilling performances and epic matches, this year's US Open is set to be an intense competition among the world's best.
4. Sargis Sargsian vs. Nicolas Massu (2004, Round 2) - 5:09
Sargis Sargsian and Nicolas Massu battled for 5 hours and 9 minutes in the second round of the 2004 US Open. The five-setter was a display of sheer determination and endurance, with Sargsian eventually coming out on top 6-7(6), 6-4, 3-6, 7-6(6), 6-4.
3. Carlos Alcaraz vs. Jannik Sinner (2022, Quarterfinals) - 5:15
A modern classic, the 2022 quarterfinal between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner went down in the record books with a duration of 5 hours and 15 minutes. Alcaraz's resilience saw him through a dramatic 6-3, 6-7(7), 6-7(0), 7-5, 6-3 win in this thriller that captured the tennis world’s attention.
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2. Stefan Edberg vs. Michael Chang (1992, Semifinals) - 5:26
In the 1992 semifinals, Stefan Edberg and Michael Chang engaged in an epic contest that lasted 5 hours and 26 minutes. The match, characterized by Edberg's serve-and-volley style against Chang's relentless baseline defense, ended with Edberg prevailing 6-7(3), 7-5, 7-6(3), 5-7, 6-4.

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1. Daniel Evans vs. Karen Khachanov (2024, Round 1) - 5:35
The 2024 US Open began with a marathon as Daniel Evans outlasted Karen Khachanov in a grueling five-set battle that stretched over 5 hours and 35 minutes. The match featured multiple tiebreaks and intense baseline rallies, culminating in a 6-7(6), 7-6(2), 7-6(4), 4-6, 6-4 victory for Evans, making it the longest match in US Open history.

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US Open Top 5 Odds at FanDuel
The 2024 US Open Men's Futures odds are shaping up with some familiar names leading the pack. Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz are the top favorites, both tied with odds of +210 to win the tournament. Alcaraz, the defending champ, is no stranger to endurance and may find himself in another marathon match with Jannik Sinner. Sinner, also a strong contender, comes in with odds of +370. Alexander Zverev follows at +850, with Daniil Medvedev at +1500, rounding out the top five. With a history of thrilling performances and epic matches, this year's US Open is set to be an intense competition among the world's best.
4. Sargis Sargsian vs. Nicolas Massu (2004, Round 2) - 5:09
Sargis Sargsian and Nicolas Massu battled for 5 hours and 9 minutes in the second round of the 2004 US Open. The five-setter was a display of sheer determination and endurance, with Sargsian eventually coming out on top 6-7(6), 6-4, 3-6, 7-6(6), 6-4.

Longest US Open Tennis Matches Ever: Marathon Men Alcaraz, Chang, Sinner and Edberg in the Books

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