What happens when the Big Three are gone? Federer retired in 2022, and Nadal retired in 2024. Though still formidable, Novak Djokovic has recognized that his time is limited, notably following his loss to Sinner in the 2025 French Open semifinal.

The two best men's tennis players in the world delivered an epic Sunday — but how did their bodies and minds cope with the exertion?

On Sunday, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner played one of the most exciting Major finals. The two great rivals pushed each other to the limits for five and a half hours before the Spaniard prevailed 4-6, 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 7-6!