This week, ATPTour.com begins its annual season-in-review series, looking back at 2022’s best matches, biggest upsets, most dramatic comebacks and more. In this installment, we look back at the best upsets at the Grand Slams, featuring Americans Brandon Holt, Maxime Cressy and Sebastian Korda. 5) Australian Open, R1, Korda d. Norrie
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After A Final Magical Moment, Gilles Simon Bids Adieu
Gilles Simon, ‘The Professor’ Who Just Marked 500
The last backhand from Steve Johnson had drifted long and Gilles Simon, graying at the temples, let loose a scream. The crowd at Court Philippe Chatrier rose as one and Simon, playing his final Roland Garros, basked in their applause. A few minutes later, the weary 37-year-old slowly pulled the tape
Simon Extends Roland Garros Farewell In Five-Set Thriller
Gilles Simon is not ready to bid adieu to Roland Garros just yet. The Frenchman, playing in his farewell Roland Garros ahead of his impending retirement at season's end, rode a wave of crowd support on Court Simonne-Mathieu to thwart a comeback attempt from 16th seed Pablo Carreno Busta. The 37-year-old
