Gauff, Moutet, Alcaraz: the ranking of the longest duels of 2025

Between rallies, cramps, and unreal points, 2025 has already delivered impressive marathons.

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Arthur Millot

le 08/12/2025 à 09h11

2 min to read

WTA: 'I had no legs left' — the warriors who marked 2025

The 2025 WTA season delivered battles of impressive intensity. Five matches exceeded 3h28, showcasing exceptional density on the women's circuit.

Statistics revealed by the X account, Jeu, Set et Maths.

3h33 — Bencic beats Starodubtseva (Ningbo)

The longest match of the WTA season. Bencic, back at the highest level, confessed after match point:

'I couldn't feel my legs anymore... but I felt I could win.'

Result: 5-7, 6-4, 7-5.

3h32 — Gauff beats Zheng (Rome)

A stadium that vibrated, swirling wind, and two athletes refusing to yield.

Result: 7-6, 4-6, 7-6.

3h30 — Golubic beats Rus (Cluj-Napoca)

A tactical battle, punctuated by endless rallies and a high-flying final tie-break.

Result: 7-5, 4-6, 7-6(10).

3h29 — Sakkari beats Krueger (Beijing)

The Greek wins a true three-set battle.

Result: 7-6, 6-7, 7-5.

3h28 — Seidel beats Haddad Maia (Seoul)

In a volcanic atmosphere, Seidel secures her qualification for the second round after a marathon.

Result: 6-7, 7-6, 7-5.

ATP: Moutet, the man who didn't want to stop

The ATP season outside the Grand Slams was dominated by one name when it came to marathons: Corentin Moutet.

3h47 — Moutet beats Cazaux (Hangzhou)

The longest ATP match of 2025 outside the Grand Slams.

An all-French duel turned into a true sporting arm-wrestle.

Result: 6-7, 6-3, 7-6.

3h44 — Moutet beats Rune (Rome)

Rune, frustrated, ends up cracking under the Frenchman's madness in the third round.

Result: 7-6, 5-7, 7-6.

3h39 — Etcheverry beats Shang (Cincinnati)

A clash, paced by monstrous rallies.

Result: 6-7, 7-6, 6-4.

3h30 — Muller beats Kecmanovic (Hong Kong)

Constant intensity, no easy set, both players on the verge of breaking from start to finish.

Result: 5-7, 7-6(6), 7-6(10)

3h30 — JM. Cerundolo beats Burruchaga (Buenos Aires)

An all-Argentinian match, in an atmosphere worthy of the Bombonera of tennis.

Result: 7-6, 5-7, 7-5.

Grand Slam: the season of the impossible

And then there are the matches that write history. Those that become instant references.

And in 2025, five marathons exceeded 4h46, including one absolute peak.

5h29 — Alcaraz beats Sinner (Roland-Garros)

The longest Grand Slam match in 2025.

And many already see it as one of the greatest matches in modern history.

Result: 4-6, 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 7-6.

5h04 — Sonego beats Nakashima (Wimbledon)

The match no one saw coming. And yet, a masterpiece of resilience on the London grass.

Result: 6-7, 7-6, 7-6, 3-6, 7-6.

4h51 — Davidovich Fokina beats Auger-Aliassime (Australian Open)

A thriller from the first to the last point, with an incredible level.

Result: 6-7, 6-7, 6-4, 6-1, 6-3.

4h49 — Tien beats Medvedev (Australian Open)

The sensation Tien upsets Medvedev in a match that shook Melbourne.

Result: 6-3, 7-6, 6-7, 1-6, 7-6.

4h46 — Altmaier beats Medjedovic (US Open)

A nocturnal arm-wrestle, which spectators will remember for a long time.

Result: 7-5, 6-7, 7-6, 6-7, 6-4.