Juan Manuel Cerundolo and Martin Landaluce made history in Paris! 3rd longest match ever at Roland Garros

It was a long day at Roland Garros, with many surprises and spectacular matches. One of the best matches on Saturday, May 30, was between Juan Manuel Cerundolo and Martin Landaluce, in the 3rd round of the competition.

The matchup between the two was so evenly matched that it took 5 sets and 5 hours and 58 minutes to end. Thus, the match became the 3rd longest in Roland Garros history.

Cerundolo prevailed 6-4, 6-7 (7), 7-6 (4), 6-7 (4), 7-6 (8), but the difference between the two was only one point: 214-213. The dispute surpassed the 2025 Roland Garros final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, which lasted 5 hours and 29 minutes, thanks to a stunning comeback from the Spaniard.

How long was each set of the duel Juan Manuel Cerundolo – Martin Landaluce

• Set 1: 73 minutes

• Set 2: 75 minutes

• Set 3: 67 minutes

• Set 4: 78 minutes

• Set 5: 65 minutes

In the Roland Garros “eighths”, Cerundolo will meet Matteo Berrettini, who also had a marathon match. After 5 hours and 13 minutes, he defeated Francisco Comesana 7-6 (3), 5-7, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (13), the score on points being 199-190.

How long did each set of the Matteo Berrettini – Francisco Comesana duel last

• Set 1: 57 minutes

• Set 2: 64 minutes

• Set 3: 55 minutes

• Set 4: 57 minutes

• Set 5: 80 minutes

“I am so happy, tired and grateful for this incredible team. They are part of my family. My brother is there, we grew up playing tennis together. This sensational crowd supported me in the heat, under the sun, even though I was 2-1 down. I fought in this match. Thank you so much!”, said Berrettini.

Asked if he expected to reach the “eighties” at Roland Garros, the Italian answered as follows:

“Not. That's it. No. But I'm happy about it. There's so much work behind it and only my team knows how hard I've worked mentally and physically to come back and enjoy these events, conditions and matches.”

“That's what I was telling myself during the match – that I deserve to be here. If I had lost the match, it would have hurt pretty bad, but it would have been a great battle. I'm so grateful for that. I can never thank this guy enough, my family at home and everyone who works with me,” concluded Berrettini.

Top of the longest matches in Roland Garros history

• 2004 – Fabrice Santoro vs. Arnaud Clement: 6-4, 6-3, 6-7 (5), 3-6, 16-14 – 6 hours and 33 minutes

• 2020 – Corentin Moutet vs. Lorenzo Giustino: 0-6, 7-6 (7), 7-6 (3), 2-6, 18-16 – 6 hours and 5 minutes

• 2026 – Juan Manuel Cerundolo vs. Martin Landaluce: 6-4, 6-7 (7), 7-6 (4), 6-7 (4), 7-6 (8) – 5 hours and 58 minutes (the longest in the competition's new format, where super tie-breaks are played)