Khachanov, Fritz Lead Most Five-Set Matches Since 2020 with 20 Each

Khachanov, Fritz, Zverev, Medvedev, Tsitsipas: Five-Set Marathon Kings Since 2020

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Arthur Millot

le 21/01/2026 à 14h53

1 min to read

Alcaraz Carlos Becker Boris Davidovich Fokina Fritz Taylor Khachanov Karen Medvedev Daniil Sinner Jannik Tsitsipas Stefanos Zverev Alexander

Since 2020, six players have contested at least 17 five-set matches. A stat revealed by the specialized X account: Jeu, Set et Maths.

Khachanov and Fritz, kings of endless battles

With 20 five-set matches, Karen Khachanov and Taylor Fritz dominate this very particular ranking.

The Russian, through to the second round of the Australian Open, prevailed after 3h54 of combat and five sets against American Michelsen (4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 5-7, 6-3).

Zverev and Davidovich Fokina

Behind them, Alexander Zverev and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina have 18 five-set matches.

Zverev embodies the paradox of modern tennis: immense talent, but matches that frequently turn into psychological thrillers.

Davidovich Fokina, meanwhile, has become one of the most unpredictable players on tour, especially thanks to his unexpected battles.

Like Khachanov, the Spaniard defeated his opponent in five sets (Opelka) after 3h46 of play by 6-3, 7-6, 5-7, 4-6, 6-4 in the second round in Melbourne.

Medvedev and Tsitsipas complete the ranking

Finally, Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas each have 17 five-set matches since 2020.

Medvedev, known for his fiery temperament, has often been dragged into marathons.

Tsitsipas, for his part, has frequently toyed with his fans' nerves in utterly wild matches.