The Top 10 Matches of 2023

No. 1 Match of '23: Carlos Alcaraz rapidly 'grows up' in conquering Djokovic for Wimbledon title

No. 1 Match of '23: Carlos Alcaraz rapidly 'grows up' in conquering Djokovic for Wimbledon title

The ATP's two best players pushed each other to their physical and mental limits in a magnificent one-day celebration of the sport on Centre Court.

By Steve Tignor Dec 14, 2023
No. 2 Match of '23: Novak Djokovic eclipses Alcaraz in most brutal circus act imaginable

No. 2 Match of '23: Novak Djokovic eclipses Alcaraz in most brutal circus act imaginable

"Ups and downs, highs and lows, incredible points, poor games, heat strokes," said the Serb of their three-hour, 49-minute Cincinnati final.

By Steve Tignor Dec 13, 2023
No. 3 Match of '23: Karolina Muchova's survival skills in Paris prove too much for Sabalenka

No. 3 Match of '23: Karolina Muchova's survival skills in Paris prove too much for Sabalenka

Their Roland Garros semi—won by the Czech 7-6 (5), 6-7 (5), 7-5—will be remembered by the frantic brilliance of its shotmaking and edge-of-your-seat theatre.

By Steve Tignor Dec 12, 2023
No. 4 Match of '23: Elina Svitolina gives "everything" to edge Azarenka at Wimbledon

No. 4 Match of '23: Elina Svitolina gives "everything" to edge Azarenka at Wimbledon

Said the former world No. 3, "That’s why it means a lot to get these kinds of wins. In my own way, to bring this victory, small victory, to Ukraine."

By Steve Tignor Dec 11, 2023
No. 5 Match of '23: Iga Swiatek wins third Roland Garros title the hard way over Muchova

No. 5 Match of '23: Iga Swiatek wins third Roland Garros title the hard way over Muchova

After seeing a 6-2, 3-0 lead shift to trailing the Czech by a break in their third set, the top seed found the answers she needed.

By Steve Tignor Dec 10, 2023
No. 6 Match of '23: Andrey Rublev steals the show from Bublik to win Wimbledon spectacle

No. 6 Match of '23: Andrey Rublev steals the show from Bublik to win Wimbledon spectacle

The No. 7 seed pulled off "probably the luckiest shot ever" before closing out his mate in five sets.

By Steve Tignor Dec 09, 2023
No. 7 Match of '23: Chris Eubanks extends Wimbledon Cinderella run by ousting Tsitsipas

No. 7 Match of '23: Chris Eubanks extends Wimbledon Cinderella run by ousting Tsitsipas

The Atlanta native secured both his first Top 10 and Top 5 wins after advancing to the quarterfinals, 3-6, 7-6 (4), 3-6, 6-4, 6-4.

By Steve Tignor Dec 08, 2023
No. 8 Match of '23: "Destroyed" Elena Rybakina outlasts Kasatkina in Montreal marathon

No. 8 Match of '23: "Destroyed" Elena Rybakina outlasts Kasatkina in Montreal marathon

Their quarterfinal lasted three hours and 27 minutes and ended at 2:55 A.M.

By Steve Tignor Dec 07, 2023
No. 9 of '23: Aryna Sabalenka "somehow magically" wins US Open semifinal over Keys

No. 9 of '23: Aryna Sabalenka "somehow magically" wins US Open semifinal over Keys

The Australian Open champ battled past the American for a 0-6, 7-6 (1), 7-6 (10-5) victory.

By Steve Tignor Dec 06, 2023
No. 10 of '23: At 4:15AM, Andy Murray finishes off Kokkinakis in heroic Australian Open recovery

No. 10 of '23: At 4:15AM, Andy Murray finishes off Kokkinakis in heroic Australian Open recovery

"I have a big heart," said the former world No. 1, who trailed by two sets and 5-3 before rallying in five hours and 45 minutes on Margaret Court Arena.

By Steve Tignor Dec 05, 2023