The last time Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner met in a Grand Slam final it turned into an epic encounter lasting almost five and a half hours.
Now, 35 days on from that French Open thriller, they will meet again in Sunday’s men’s final at Wimbledon.
After ending Novak Djokovic’s hopes of achieving a 25th Grand Slam title, world number one Sinner was asked what fans could expect when he faces Alcaraz once again.
“We saw the last final – you never know [what will happen],” he said.
“Hopefully it’s going to be a good match like the last one, I don’t know if it can be better because I don’t think it’s possible.
“But we will do our best.”
For those who somehow missed that epic encounter at Roland Garros, here’s a reminder.
Alcaraz, the defending champion, recovered from two sets down – saving three championship points on the way – to beat Sinner.
Both players pushed themselves and each other to the limit in a classic contest that showcased all of their shot-making, athleticism and resilience.
Despite it being an all-time classic, Alcaraz has not yet got around to watching it back.
“I’ve just seen a few clips and a few points but not that much,” he said after his semi-final win over Taylor Fritz.
“I am still thinking about that moment sometimes. It was the best match I have ever played so far.
“I’m not surprised he pushed me to the limit. I expect that on Sunday.”
