The Most Famous (Active & Retired)
Male Tennis Players
The Most Famous (Active & Retired) Male Tennis Players
There have been hundreds of successful male tennis players throughout history, and while only a handful will go down as the greatest of all time, there are many more widely celebrated players.
If you’re new to tennis or looking to expand your knowledge of players who have achieved some of the highest levels of success on the court, this resource will help you get up to speed quickly.
I’ll cover some of the most famous active and retired tennis players ever to step onto the court, including some of their most significant accomplishments and why they made this list.
I’ll also provide a complete list of former No. 1s in singles, doubles, and former Grand Slam champions. Check out my list of famous female tennis players if you’d like to explore that side of the tour.
Selection Criteria
A player’s success on the court goes a long way to developing name recognition and fame. However, various other factors, including their personalities, behavior, and exposure off the court, influence how well they become known among tennis fans and the general public.
As part of curating this list of famous male tennis players, I looked at a handful of different factors to gauge their popularity. Here are some of the most prominent that I reviewed:
- Rankings
- Titles
- On-court behavior
- Off-court exposure
- Social media followers
- Newsworthy events
Taken together, I pulled together my picks for the most influential men to ever step on the court. I’ve also included each player’s Instagram account where applicable so that you can follow along with their journeys if that’s of interest to you.
It’s worth noting that some of the active players listed will likely not be remembered the same way as many of the retired players with significantly greater achievements in their careers.
As a result, I’ll update this list over the years to try and provide the most accurate snapshot of famous male players.
Active Players
Some of the best-known tennis players in the world are still competing at the top of their game on the ATP Tour, so I’ll start with them.
Keep in mind that some of these players are nearing the end of their careers, and others have had injuries, so although you might not see them or have heard of them recently, they’re still active.
Novak Djokovic
One of the greatest female tennis players of all time, Steffi Graf, is a legend of the sport.
Novak Djokovic’s success in recent years has helped him quickly become known as one of the greatest tennis players ever to live. Perhaps most notably, he’s currently tied for the second-most Grand Slam singles titles with Roger Federer, nine of which are Australian Open titles.
Indicative of his dominance, Novak currently holds the record for the most weeks as world No. 1, with 364 weeks.
However, Novak is well-known for other reasons beyond the court, including his gluten-free diet, temper, and default from the 2020 US Open. More recently, he received significant global media coverage when the Australian government denied his visa due to his vaccination status when trying to compete in the Australian Open.
| Highest Rank | 1 |
| Country | Serbia |
| Birthday | May 22, 1987 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 20 singles / 0 doubles |
| Career Titles | 86 singles / 1 doubles |
| Olympic Medals | Bronze singles |
| @djokernole / 10.4m followers |
Rafael Nadal
In 2022, Rafael Nadal became the first man ever to reach 21 Grand Slam titles, further solidifying his place as one of the best players ever.
Perhaps most notably in his career, he’s known as the king of clay, with 13 French Open titles on clay courts, the most in any major. He’s also won an Olympic gold medal in singles and doubles for Spain.
Beyond his on-court success, Nadal is well-known for his tennis academy in Mallorca, Spain, his friendly and respectful demeanor, unique on-court routines, and affinity toward yachts.
| Highest Rank | 1 |
| Country | Spain |
| Birthday | June 3, 1986 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 21 singles / 0 doubles |
| Career Titles | 91 singles / 11 doubles |
| Olympic Medals | Gold singles / Gold doubles |
| @rafaelnadal / 13.9m followers |
Daniil Medvedev
Russian tennis player, Daniil Medvedev, is one of the few players outside of Andy Murray to rise to the top of the game. In 2021, he defeated Novak Djokovic at the US Open, preventing him from achieving a Grand Slam, winning all four majors in a calendar year.
On the court, he’s developed a reputation for his temper, often fighting with fans and umpires, but improvements in this area combined with his success have earned him respect by many. He’s also well known for his unorthodox style when playing tennis.
Highest Rank: 1
Country: Russia
Birthday: February 11, 1996
Grand Slam Titles: 1 singles / 0 doubles
Career Titles: 13 singles / 0 doubles
Olympic Medals: 0 singles / 0 doubles
Instagram: @medwed33 / 960k followers
| Highest Rank | 1 |
| Country | Russia |
| Birthday | February 11, 1996 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 1 singles / 0 doubles |
| Career Titles | 13 singles / 0 doubles |
| Olympic Medals | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| @medwed33 / 960k followers |
Alexander Zverev
One of the sport’s most promising up and comers, Alexander Zverev, has been a consistent performer on the ATP Tour for years, including the accumulation of five Masters 1000 titles and Olympic gold. As one of the biggest servers on tour, he’s ironically well-known for choking on serve and double-faulting.
In 2020, Zverev’s ex-girlfriend Olga Sharypova accused him of physical and emotional abuse, which received significant media attention and has tarnished his reputation. At the Mexican Open in 2022, Zverev returned to the spotlight when he struck the umpire’s chair with his racquet multiple times, which unsurprisingly went viral.
In 2019, Zverev and Federer played an exhibition match in Mexico City that claimed the world record for most attendees breaking 42,000.
| Highest Rank | 3 |
| Country | Germany |
| Birthday | April 20, 1997 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| Career Titles | 19 singles / 2 doubles |
| Olympic Medals | Gold singles / 0 doubles |
| @alexzverev123 / 1.5m followers |
Dominic Thiem
Austrian tennis player Dominic Thiem has delivered exceptional results throughout his career, including his first Grand Slam victory in 2020 after reaching three previous finals at the majors.
He’s also one of the few players who consistently challenged the big three, with multiple wins against Nadal and Djokovic and a winning record against Federer. Recently, a recurring wrist injury sidelines him for the second half of 2021 and the first few months of 2022.
| Highest Rank | 2 |
| Country | Austria |
| Birthday | September 2, 1993 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 1 singles / 0 doubles |
| Career Titles | 17 singles / 0 doubles |
| Olympic Medals | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| @domithiem / 1.4m followers |
Stan Wawrinka
Although Swiss tennis player Stan Wawrinka has mostly lived in the shadows of Roger Federer throughout his career, he’s one of the most successful players to compete against the big three. All three of his Grand Slam titles came against Nadal and Djokovic.
Stan is also a gold medal winner in doubles, which came in 2008 when he partnered up with countryman Roger Federer.
More recently, Stan had a foot surgery that saw him miss most of the 2021 season. In 2022, he’s returned to the tour.
| Highest Rank | 3 |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Birthday | March 28, 1985 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 3 singles / 0 doubles |
| Career Titles | 16 singles / 2 doubles |
| Olympic Medals | 0 singles / Gold doubles |
| @stanwawrinka85 / 1.2m followers |
Nick Kyrgios
Once pegged as the bad boy of tennis, Nick Kyrigios is well known for his explosive game, trick shots, and ability to take out some of the biggest names in the sport, including the big three, all three of which he defeated the first time he ever played them.
Despite his natural talent, Nick’s results are streaky at best as he struggles to apply himself consistently, often undone by outbursts on the court aimed at the umpire or fans.
However, his unorthodox approach to the game, outspoken opinions, and sharing of intimate details, including his struggles with depression and substance abuse, have earned him a large fan base that regularly draws some of the biggest crowds in the sport.
| Highest Rank | 13 |
| Country | Australia |
| Birthday | April 27, 1995 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 0 singles / 1 doubles |
| Career Titles | 6 singles / 2 doubles |
| Olympic Medals | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| @k1ngkyrg1os / 1.9m followers |
Stefanos Tsitsipas
One of the game’s most prominent up and comers, Stefanos Tsitsipas, has achieved impressive results during his relatively short career on tour, including seven titles and three semi-final appearances at the Australian Open and a finals appearance at the 2021 French Open.
Tsitsipas has a powerful game with a big forehand and equally impressive one-handed backhand. Tsitsipas is one of a few tennis players who vlogs on YouTube and has amassed an impressive following there.
On other social media platforms, Stefanos is relatively well known for the reflective thoughts that he posts.
| Highest Rank | 3 |
| Country | Greece |
| Birthday | August 12, 1998 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| Career Titles | 7 singles / 1 doubles |
| Olympic Medals | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| @stefanostsitsipas98 / 1.6m followers |
Grigor Dimitrov
Bulgarian tennis player Grigor Dimitrov has been a mainstay on the pro tour for years and has achieved plenty of success. Along with his eight titles, he’s been to every Grand Slam tournament semi-finals except for the French Open.
Early in his career, many fans drew strong comparisons between his style of play and Roger Federer, earning him the label “Baby Fed.” However, he was never a fan wanting fans to appreciate his unique style.
| Highest Rank | 3 |
| Country | Bulgaria |
| Birthday | May 16, 1991 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| Career Titles | 8 singles / 0 doubles |
| Olympic Medals | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| @grigordimitrov / 1m followers |
Matteo Berrettini
Italian tennis player, Matteo Berrettini, has one of the game’s biggest serves and forehands, which, combined with consistent performance in recent years, has earned him a top ten ranking.
Although he still has lots to prove, he’s managed to win five singles titles and has achieved two semi-finals and one final appearance in Grand Slam events. Matteo will be one to watch in the next few years.
| Highest Rank | 6 |
| Country | Italy |
| Birthday | April 12, 1996 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| Career Titles | 5 singles / 2 doubles |
| Olympic Medals | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| @matberrettini / 1.2m followers |
Diego Schwartzman
At 5′ 7″ tall, Diego Schwartzman is one of the shortest players on the men’s tour, but don’t let the height fool you. He’s impressive off both wings, is very quick, and plays well on the defense.
Diego has earned four titles during his career and regularly makes deep runs at the Grand Slams, with a career-best appearance in the semi-finals of the 2020 French Open on clay, one of his best surfaces.
From his dancing to goofing off outside of tennis, Diego is known for his happy-go-lucky demeanor and is well-liked by his competitors.
| Highest Rank | 8 |
| Country | Argentina |
| Birthday | August 16, 1982 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| Career Titles | 4 singles / 0 doubles |
| Olympic Medals | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| @dieschwartzman / 702k followers |
Kei Nishikori
As one of only two male Japanese players to ever rank in the top five, Kei Nishikori has gained tons of exposure for his success on the court, backed by lucrative endorsement deals that have further broadened his exposure throughout Asian countries.
In addition, Kei won a bronze medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics when he defeated Rafael Nadal. In doing so, he brought home the first Olympic tennis medal to Japan in 96 years.
| Highest Rank | 4 |
| Country | Japan |
| Birthday | December 29, 1989 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| Career Titles | 12 singles / 0 doubles |
| Olympic Medals | Bronze singles / 0 doubles |
| @keinishikori / 533k followers |
Jannik Sinner
One of the youngest top 100 players on the pro tour, Jannik Sinner, has achieved significant results early in his career. He has five singles titles and has reached the quarterfinals of Grand Slam events twice.
Jannik has a well-balanced game that includes exceptional movement on the court and impressive groundstrokes. On the court, he’s level-headed and calm, which he’s received praise for on numerous occasions.
Off the court, Jannik is an avid and talented skier. As a kid, he was one of Italy’s top skiers, and it remains a passion of his.
| Highest Rank | 9 |
| Country | Italy |
| Birthday | August 16, 2001 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| Career Titles | 5 singles / 0 doubles |
| Olympic Medals | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| @janniksin / 548k followers |
Andrey Rublev
Considered by many of his peers to be one of the hardest working players on tour, Russian tennis player Andrey Rublev’s consistency has earned a spot in the top five. Rublev is an aggressive baseliner who possesses a lethal forehand and all-around solid game.
Rublev earned himself the nickname “bweh,” referring to the sound he makes when striking the ball, and fans regularly feature him in memes as a cat with his signature bandana and long hair.
| Highest Rank | 5 |
| Country | Russia |
| Birthday | October 20, 1997 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| Career Titles | 10 singles / 3 doubles |
| Olympic Medals | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| @andreyrublev / 338k followers |
Felix Auger-Aliassime
Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime, otherwise known as FAA, a nickname given to him because his name isn’t easy to pronounce, is a promising up and comer on the ATP Tour with all of the key ingredients to becoming one of the game’s most successful players.
Although he’s achieved consistent performance on tour, Felix has struggled in big moments. Up until 2022, he had a record 0-8 in finals appearances, which he eventually overcame, winning the 2022 Rotterdam Open by defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets.
Felix is liked by many for his friendly demeanor, and his popularity will likely only grow as he continues to achieve success.
| Highest Rank | 9 |
| Country | Canada |
| Birthday | August 8, 2000 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| Career Titles | 1 singles / 1 doubles |
| Olympic Medals | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| @felixaliassime / 420k followers |
Carlos Alcaraz
One of Spain’s biggest up-and-coming names, Carlos Alcaraz, is one of the tour’s youngest top 20 players. Beyond his talent on the court, one of the main reasons he’s become so well-known is due to the comparisons fans have drawn to him and Rafael Nadal.
In 2022, he became the youngest men’s champion at the Miami Open.
| Highest Rank | 16 |
| Country | Spain |
| Birthday | May 5, 2003 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| Career Titles | 3 singles / 0 doubles |
| Olympic Medals | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| @carlitosalcarazz / 607k followers |
Denis Shapovalov
Although Denis only has one title to his name, his deep runs at Grand Slam tournaments have helped increase his exposure, and he’ll likely remain a top contender in the coming years.
In the 2017 Davis Cup, Denis found his way into the media for accidentally hitting the chair umpire in the eye at a Davis Cup rubber, which led to a quick disqualification for unsportsmanlike conduct. The unfortunate event subsequently led to Canada losing to Great Britain.
Beyond the court, Denis became well known after rapping in front of the crowd at the 2019 BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. In 2020, he recorded and released two singles, “Night Train” and “Drip.”
| Highest Rank | 10 |
| Country | Canada |
| Birthday | April 15, 1999 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| Career Titles | 1 singles / 0 doubles |
| Olympic Medals | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| @denis.shapovalov / 556k followers |
Gael Monfils
One of the ATP’s most athletic stars, Gael Monfils, is a showman on the court known for his speed, slides, trick shots, and lighthearted demeanor. Gael has earned 11 titles during his career and made a handful of deep runs at all of the Grand Slam tournaments.
Nicknamed “La Monf,” he’s well-liked among players and fans and is married to Ukrainian player Elina Svitolina.
| Highest Rank | 6 |
| Country | France |
| Birthday | September 1, 1986 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| Career Titles | 1 singles / 0 doubles |
| Olympic Medals | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| @iamgaelmonfils / 893k followers |
Alex de Minaur
Australian tennis player Alex de Minaur is perhaps best known for his speed on the court and never giving up on points. For this, he’s earned the nickname “Speed Demon” or simply “Demon.” As far as results, he’s delivered a consistent performance with five titles.
He also has the nickname “Minotaur” because of how fans commonly pronounce his name.
| Highest Rank | 15 |
| Country | Australia |
| Birthday | February 17, 1999 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| Career Titles | 5 singles / 1 doubles |
| Olympic Medals | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| @alexdeminaur / 235k followers |
Taylor Fritz
One of America’s promising young talents, Taylor Fritz, is 6′ 5″ and possesses a big serve. Although his results have improved in recent years, including four third-round appearances at Grand Slams, he’s only managed to win two titles to date.
| Highest Rank | 13 |
| Country | United States |
| Birthday | October 28, 1997 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| Career Titles | 2 singles / 0 doubles |
| Olympic Medals | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| @taylor_fritz / 205k followers |
Benoit Paire
Having earned a few titles and made solid runs at Grand Slam tournaments, Benoit Paire is a talented French tennis player who’s well-known for his flashy style and loves playing for fans and hitting trick shots.
Off the court, Paire is often spotted partying and having a good time, drawing criticism and those believing he’s not taking things as seriously as possible. According to him, he’s busy living and likes to balance his tennis career with having fun with friends and family.
| Highest Rank | 18 |
| Country | France |
| Birthday | May 8, 1989 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| Career Titles | 3 singles / 1 doubles |
| Olympic Medals | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| @benpaire / 401k followers |
David Goffin
Belgium tennis player David Goffin is a consistent performer on tour. Over the years, he earned five titles and has reached the quarterfinals of every Grand Slam tournament except the US Open.
In 2018, he suffered an unfortunate injury to his eye when a ball ricocheted off his racquet at the net and caused him to miss a few tournaments. Recently, David has struggled with injuries that have made it challenging to perform consistently and at his best.
| Highest Rank | 7 |
| Country | Belgium |
| Birthday | December 7, 1990 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| Career Titles | 5 singles / 1 doubles |
| Olympic Medals | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| @david__goffin / 281k followers |
Reilly Opelka
Tied with Ivo Karlovic as the tallest ATP tennis player ever at 6′ 11,” Reilly Opelka is an American tennis player who’s best known for his big serve. Many fans give big servers like Reilly a tough time because their game centers around their serve, referring to them as “Serve Bots.”
Although others may not appreciate the nickname, he’s embraced it, and fans have even spotted him wearing a “Serve Bot” t-shirt. Regardless of your stance on big serves like Opelka, he’s using it to his advantage and continues to find success on the court.
| Highest Rank | 17 |
| Country | United States |
| Birthday | August 28, 1997 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| Career Titles | 3 singles / 1 doubles |
| Olympic Medals | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| @reillyopelka / 83k followers |
Marin Cilic
Ranked as high as No. 3 in the world, Croatian Marin Cilic has delivered exceptional results over the years, including a Grand Slam title at the US Open in 2014 and two finals appearances at the Australian Open and Wimbledon. Marin reached 550 match wins in 2022, becoming the 40th man in the Open Era to achieve the feat.
Unfortunately for Marin, he tested positive for the banned substance nikethamide in 2013, resulting in a nine-month ban from tennis that, upon appeal, the Court of Arbitration for Sport reduced to four months.
| Highest Rank | 3 |
| Country | Croatia |
| Birthday | September 28, 1988 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 1 singles / 0 doubles |
| Career Titles | 20 singles / 0 doubles |
| Olympic Medals | 0 singles / Silver doubles |
| @marincilic / 205k followers |
Alexander Bulbik
Known for his big serve and somewhat unpredictable performances on the court, which regularly include trick shots and underarm serves, Alexander Bulbik is one of the less successful players on my list.
However, despite that, he frequently finds himself covered by the ATP due to his unorthodox performances on the court. He’s also seen some criticism for his lack of commitment and generally casual approach to the sport, which he’s gone on record saying he wouldn’t be playing if the financial incentives weren’t in place.
| Highest Rank | 30 |
| Country | Russia, Kazakhstan |
| Birthday | June 17, 1997 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 0 singles / Silver doubles |
| Career Titles | 1 singles / Silver doubles |
| Olympic Medals | 0 singles / Silver doubles |
| @bublik / 145k followers |
Bernard Tomic
Despite his talent and reasonable success on tour, the Australian tennis player Bernard Tomic is perhaps best-known for his controversial behavior, run-ins with the law, and a general irreverence for the sport.
Notably, Bernard has come under fire for tanking matches. In 2019, he lost to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in 58 minutes, which led to the tournament fining his full prize money for not giving his best effort.
| Highest Rank | 17 |
| Country | Australia |
| Birthday | October 21, 1992 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| Career Titles | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| Olympic Medals | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| @real.bernardtomic / 20k followers |
Retired Players
Although no longer playing tennis on tour, these individuals remain some of the most widely recognizable names in tennis.
Roger Federer
Until a few years ago, many viewed Federer as the GOAT in tennis. While many still believe this to be the case, the conversation has shifted toward Djokovic and Nadal as injuries have sidelined him.
Although Roger’s accomplishments throughout his career are numerous, his record eight Wimbledon titles are one of the most significant.
Federer’s talent and success speak volumes, but he’s also well known for his sportsmanship, friendly demeanor, style on the court, and lucrative sponsorship deals. He continues to be one of the sport’s most important ambassadors and one of the best-known players worldwide.
| Highest Rank | 1 |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Birthday | August 8, 1981 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 20 singles / 0 doubles |
| Career Titles | 103 singles / 8 doubles |
| Olympic Medals | Silver Singles / Gold Doubles |
| @rogerfederer / 9.1m followers |
Andy Murray
At the height of his career, many considered Andy Murray part of the big four, including Djokovic, Federer, and Nadal. Although he hasn’t achieved nearly the success of those three, he was one of the few players able to break through to win Grand Slams during their reign.
Unfortunately for Andy Murray, he’s well known for having back surgery in 2013 and then hip surgery in 2018. He even has a Netflix documentary covering the struggles he went through having hip surgery and fighting to return to the highest levels of the sport. Murray is also well-known for supporting women in tennis and, more broadly.
| Highest Rank | 1 |
| Country | Great Britain |
| Birthday | May 15, 1987 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 3 singles / 0 doubles |
| Career Titles | 46 singles / 3 doubles |
| Olympic Medals | Gold x2 singles / Silver mixed doubles |
| @andymurray / 1.8m followers |
Rod Laver
Rod Laver’s resume is thoroughly impressive, easily making him one of the greatest tennis players of all time. One of his most significant accomplishments is winning all four Grand Slam tournaments in a calendar on two separate occasions – in 1962 and 1969.
Known for his power and well-rounded game, the “Rocket” had a profound impact on the game, and his easy-going personality has made him one of the most likable individuals in the sport.
Adding to his legacy and increasing the number of people who gain exposure to the legend, he has Rod Laver Arena at Melbourne Park in Australia and the Laver Cup named after him.
| Highest Rank | 1 |
| Country | Australia |
| Birthday | August 9, 1938 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 11 singles / 6 doubles |
| Career Titles | 198 singles / 28 doubles |
| Olympic Medals | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| n/a |
Pete Sampras
American tennis player Pete Sampras is one of the game’s most successful players and dominated much of the men’s tour in the 90s. He’s well known for his big and accurate serve, which earned him the nickname of “Pistol Pete,” which paired well with his volley game.
Pete owned the record of 14 Grand Slam titles for seven years, which Federer first surpassed, followed by Nadal and Djokovic. Sampras has stayed involved with tennis playing various exhibition matches post-retirement, which has helped keep up his exposure over the years.
| Highest Rank | 1 |
| Country | United States |
| Birthday | August 12, 1971 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 14 singles / 0 doubles |
| Career Titles | 64 singles / 2 doubles |
| Olympic Medals | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| @petesamprasofficial / 44k followers |
Bjorn Borg
Hailing from Sweden, Björn Borg is another of the best tennis players of all time. He was dominant at the French Open and Wimbledon as a former world No. 1 with 11 Grand Slam titles.
Borg’s success came at an exciting time for tennis when more money and endorsements flooded into the sport, which helped him become one of the most recognizable names during the 70s.
More recently, he’s found his way back into the spotlight in tennis as the Team Europe coach at the Laver Cup.
| Highest Rank | 1 |
| Country | Sweden |
| Birthday | June 6, 1956 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 11 singles / 0 doubles |
| Career Titles | 66 singles / 4 doubles |
| Olympic Medals | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| @bjornborgofficial / 3k followers |
Ivan Lendl
Originally from Czechoslovakia, Ivan Lendl was a dominant tennis player who earned eight Grand Slam titles and reigned as world No. 1 for 270 weeks. Throughout his career, he made it to two Wimbledon finals in 1986 and 1987, but it remains the only Grans Slam trophy he didn’t win.
Notably, Lendl helped popularize the modern baseline game with his powerful forehand, which is common these days. During the 90s, Ivan became an American citizen and now lives in Florida.
Post-retirement, Ivan helped coach Andy Murray to three Grand Slam titles and climb to the top of the ATP rankings as world No 1.
| Highest Rank | 1 |
| Country | Czecholslovakia, US |
| Birthday | March 7, 1960 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 8 singles / 0 doubles |
| Career Titles | 94 singles / 6 doubles |
| Olympic Medals | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| @ivanlendl8 / >100 followers |
Jimmy Connors
Another of the most influential tennis players, Jimmy Connors, was highly successful, claiming the No. 1 ranking and earning eight Grand Slam titles.
In 1974, the French Open banned Connors from playing in their tournament because he signed to play World Team Tennis, which had scheduling conflicts with their event. As a result, he sued the ATP.
In 2013, he released an autobiography, which remains a popular tennis book covering many of the controversial events that occurred during his career and personal life.
| Highest Rank | 1 |
| Country | United States |
| Birthday | September 2, 1952 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 8 singles / 2 doubles |
| Career Titles | 109 singles / 16 doubles |
| Olympic Medals | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| n/a |
John McEnroe
As famous for his anger as his skills and success on the court, John McEnroe is one of the best to play the sport in history. Beyond singles, John also achieved great success in doubles, where he won more Grand Slam titles and equaled his world No. 1 singles ranking.
In addition to his skills on the court, John is famous for his temper and, in particular, his famous phrase, “you cannot be serious.” McEnroe has been a staple announcer for major tennis tournaments and appeared in a few movies, and talk shows post-retirement.
John McEnroe also remains active on the ATP Champions Tour, where former tennis professionals compete worldwide. As a result, of his varied endeavors, he’s one of the most recognizable names in tennis.
| Highest Rank | 1 |
| Country | United States |
| Birthday | February 16, 1959 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 7 singles / 9 doubles |
| Career Titles | 77 singles / 78 doubles |
| Olympic Medals | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| n/a |
Andre Agassi
Like those previously mentioned on this, Andre Agassi is a highly decorated tennis player. One achievement that sets him apart from most others is one of two men (Nadal being the other) to complete a career Golden Slam, but he remains the only player to win a career Super Slam.
Andre’s autobiography, “Open,” is a best-selling book that chronicles his childhood through his tennis career and famously married Steffi Graff, one of the best female tennis players of all time. In retirement, Agassi has spent much of his time on his charitable efforts in Las Vegas.
| Highest Rank | 1 |
| Country | United States |
| Birthday | April 29, 1970 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 8 singles / 0 doubles |
| Career Titles | 66 singles / 1 doubles |
| Olympic Medals | Gold singles / 0 doubles |
| @agassi / 315k followers |
Ken Rosewell
Australian tennis player Ken Rosewell achieved great success, earning a No. 1 ranking and eight Grand Slam titles. His name is less known than others because much of his career came before the Open Era in tennis, which started in 1968.
Despite that, Ken is one of the most prominent male tennis players in history and had incredible talent in singles and doubles.
| Highest Rank | 1 |
| Country | Australia |
| Birthday | November 2, 1934 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 8 singles / 9 doubles |
| Career Titles | 147 singles / 14 doubles |
| Olympic Medals | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| n/a |
Fred Perry
Fed spent a portion of his career as an amateur and then turned professional in 1936. His career took place well before the Open Era, and he retired in 1959. One of his crowing achievements includes a career Grand Slam, winning at least one of each Grand Slam tournament.
Although he’s no longer with us, Fred Perry remains an icon of the sport and one of the more talented players ever to step on a court.
Post-retirement, Fred spent many years as a tennis broadcaster, and in 1979, he released “Fred Perry,” an autobiography. He also had a clothing line, which continues until this day. Finally, he has a statue at Wimbledon and several memorials throughout the UK, which honor his legacy and contribution to the game.
| Highest Rank | 1 |
| Country | Great Britain |
| Birthday | May 18, 1909 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 8 singles / 2 doubles |
| Career Titles | 62 singles / 0 doubles |
| Olympic Medals | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| n/a |
Stefan Edberg
Swedish tennis star Stefan Edberg is a former world No. 1 who achieved great success in singles and doubles. He’s one of the best serve and volleyers ever to play the game and famously teamed up with Roger Federer for roughly two years in 2014 and 2015.
| Highest Rank | 1 |
| Country | Sweden |
| Birthday | January 19, 1966 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 6 singles / 2 doubles |
| Career Titles | 41 singles / 18 doubles |
| Olympic Medals | Bronze singles / Bronze doubles |
| n/a |
Boris Becker
German tennis player Boris Becker had a successful tennis career, winning six Grand Slam titles and reaching world No. 1. He was an excellent serve and volleyer who was somewhat famous for his diving volley. Unsurprisingly, his most successful tournament was Wimbledon.
Boris Becker is also an Olympic gold medalist, winning doubles in 1992 in Barcelona with Michael Stich. More recently, he coached Novak Djokovic during a successful three-year stint, during which time he won six Grand Slam and 14 masters titles.
In 2003, he published an autobiography, “The Player.” Unfortunately for Becker, he’s well known for his life challenges, including bankruptcy and tax evasion, and various relationships over the years.
| Highest Rank | 1 |
| Country | Germany |
| Birthday | November 22, 1967 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 6 singles / 0 doubles |
| Career Titles | 49 singles / 15 doubles |
| Olympic Medals | 0 singles / Gold doubles |
| @borisbeckerofficial / 299k followers |
Mats Wilander
Mats Wilander, another highly successful Swedish tennis player, won seven Grand Slam titles during his 15-year career. Uniquely, he’s one of only six men to have won a major on grass, clay, and hard courts.
After retiring from tennis, Mats has played periodically on the senior tour, coached the Swedish Davis Cup team, and served as a commentator.
| Highest Rank | 1 |
| Country | Sweden |
| Birthday | August 22, 1964 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 7 singles / 1 doubles |
| Career Titles | 33 singles / 7 doubles |
| Olympic Medals | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| @matswilanderofficial / 16k followers |
Arthur Ashe
Although Arthur passed in 1993, his legacy as a tennis player lives on. Most notably, Ashe was the first black player to compete for the US Davis Cup Team, and he remains the only black man ever to win Wimbledon, the US Open, and the Australian Open.
Famously, he has a stadium named after him in Flushing Meadows Park, where the US Open takes place yearly.
| Highest Rank | 2 |
| Country | United States |
| Birthday | February 6, 1993 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 3 singles / 2 doubles |
| Career Titles | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| Olympic Medals | 76 singles / 18 doubles |
| n/a |
Ilie Nastase
The Romanian tennis star, Ilie Năstase, was a highly accomplished tennis player in singles and doubles, with 64 in singles and 45 in doubles.
As a retired player, he’s remembered for his speed and entertaining style of play. However, he’s also well-known for various controversies on and off the court, from his famous use of the spaghetti string racquet that the ATP subsequently banned and his false comments suggesting Serena Willliam’s child is adopted.
| Highest Rank | 1 |
| Country | Romania |
| Birthday | July 19, 1946 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 2 singles / 3 doubles |
| Career Titles | 64 singles / 45 doubles |
| Olympic Medals | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| @nastase / 2k followers |
Andy Roddick
Retired American tennis player Andy Roddick is a Grand Slam champion and former world No. 1 who fans will remember for his big serve and aggressive forehand that he frequently capitalized on while competing.
Andy appeared in four Grand Slam finals, but he only managed to win one of them at the US Open in 2003. All others, he famously lost to Roger Federer at Wimbledon.
Post-retirement, Andy has hosted a radio show, worked for Fox Sports, was a commentator for Wimbledon in 2015, and temporarily contributed to the TennisChannel.
| Highest Rank | 1 |
| Country | United States |
| Birthday | August 20, 1983 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 1 singles / 0 doubles |
| Career Titles | 32 singles / 4 doubles |
| Olympic Medals | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| @officialandyroddick / 2k followers |
Lleyton Hewitt
Former world No. 1 and two-time Grand Slam champion, Lleyton Hewitt, is an Australian tennis player who became the youngest world No. 1 in tennis at 20. A speedy player, Hewitt was well-known for his consistency and ability to run down more balls than most players.
He’s also remembered for his celebrations, regularly saying “c’mon” after winning a point or less tastefully after an opponent’s error.
| Highest Rank | 1 |
| Country | Australia |
| Birthday | February 24, 1981 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 2 singles / 1 doubles |
| Career Titles | 30 singles / 3 doubles |
| Olympic Medals | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| @lleytonhewitt89 / 160k followers |
Michael Chang
At 17 years old, Michale Chang became the youngest Grand Slam champion when he defeated Stefan Edberg in a five-set match. Although it would be his only major title, he still enjoyed a successful career that included 34 titles overall.
Michael was a fast player who was relatively short at 5′ 9,” didn’t have any significant weapons, but he often outworked and played more intelligent tennis than his opponents.
| Highest Rank | 2 |
| Country | United States |
| Birthday | February 22, 1972 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 1 singles / 0 doubles |
| Career Titles | 34 singles / 0 doubles |
| Olympic Medals | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| n/a |
Patrick Rafter
Winning two Grand Slam titles at the US Open and ascending to world No. 1 in July of 1999, Pat Rafter is well-known for his serve and volleying, which he did with great success. He was also a terrific doubles player, reaching the semi-finals of every major.
Rafter has served as Australia’s Davis Cup captain, played on the ATP Champions Tour, and has a stadium at the Queensland Tennis Center in Australia named after him.
| Highest Rank | 1 |
| Country | Australia |
| Birthday | December 28, 1972 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 2 singles / 1 doubles |
| Career Titles | 11 singles / 10 doubles |
| Olympic Medals | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| n/a |
Gustavo Kuerten
Nicknamed “Guga,” Gustavo Kuerten is a three-time French Open champion who had a big serve and played from the baseline. During his first win at Roland Garros, he used polyester tennis strings, which were relatively unknown and helped maximize topspin.
In 2012, the Tennis Hall of Fame inducted him, and in 2016, he was a torchbearer for the Rio Olympics.
| Highest Rank | 1 |
| Country | Brazil |
| Birthday | September 10, 1976 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 3 singles / 0 doubles |
| Career Titles | 20 singles / 8 doubles |
| Olympic Medals | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| @gugakuerten / 555k followers |
Bob Bryan
One half of the Bryan brother’s dynamic duo, Bob achieved reasonable success in singles but spent most of his career playing doubles with his brother Mike, becoming the most successful men’s doubles team ever.
Bob won every Grand Slam title multiple times, earned Olympic gold and bronze medals, and owns numerous tennis records with his brother. In 2018, Bob underwent hip surgery, which took him a few months to recover from, but he eventually returned to the pro tour.
The team is famous for their celebratory chest bumps, and they’d regularly draw large crowds wherever they played.
| Highest Rank | 116 (1 doubles) |
| Country | United States |
| Birthday | April 29, 1978 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 0 singles / 16 doubles |
| Career Titles | 0 singles / 119 doubles |
| Olympic Medals | 0 singles / Gold & Bronze x2 doubles |
| @bryanbros / 106k followers |
Mike Bryan
As the second half of the Bryan brothers, Mike achieved slightly more success during his doubles career than his brother Bob because he was out for a few months during his hip surgery in 2018.
Notably, he has two additional Grand Slam titles that came that year when he partnered up with Jack Sock. In total, Mike has 123 doubles titles to his name.
| Highest Rank | 246 (1 doubles) |
| Country | United States |
| Birthday | April 29, 1978 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 0 singles / 18 doubles |
| Career Titles | 0 singles / 124 doubles |
| Olympic Medals | Gold & Bronze x2 doubles |
| @mikecbryan / 65k followers |
Marat Safin
Known as an aggressive baseliner, Marat Safin won two Grand Slam titles, one at the Australian Open and the other at the US Open. In 2000 he ranked No. 1 in the world, and in 2016, he became the first Russian tennis player inducted into the Tennis Hall of Fame.
During his career, injuries plagued Marat making it challenging to compete in 2002, 2005, and 2006. He and his sister Dinara Safina are the only brother-sister combination to reach a No. 1 ranking.
| Highest Rank | 1 |
| Country | Russia |
| Birthday | January 27, 1980 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 2 singles / 0 doubles |
| Career Titles | 15 singles / 2 doubles |
| Olympic Medals | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| @iamsafinmarat / 100k followers |
Goran Ivanisevic
Ivanisevic was a successful tennis player who fans will undoubtedly remember for his 2001 run at Wimbledon. He became the only man to win the tournament as a wildcard, having been to the finals on three separate occasions in 1992, 1994, and 1998.
At 6′ 4,” Goran had a big lefty serve and volley game well-suited for grass-court play. He’s also had a successful coaching career with Marin Cilic, Tomas Berdych, Milos Raonic, and Novak Djokovic.
| Highest Rank | 2 |
| Country | Yugoslavia, Croatia |
| Birthday | September 12, 1971 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 1 singles / 0 doubles |
| Career Titles | 22 singles / 9 doubles |
| Olympic Medals | Bronze singles / Bronze doubles |
| @goranivanisevicofficial / 60k followers |
Carlos Moya
Wining one Grand Slam during his career at the French Open, Carlos Moya enjoyed a successful career and achieved a No. 1 ranking in 1999.
In 1995, he retired from tennis, but he’s remained close to the sport coaching Rafael Nadal since 2016, during which time he won seven of his Grand Slam titles.
| Highest Rank | 1 |
| Country | Spain |
| Birthday | August 27, 1976 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 1 singles / 0 doubles |
| Career Titles | 20 singles / 0 doubles |
| Olympic Medals | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| @charlymoya76 / 3k followers |
Juan Carlos Ferrero
A former world No. 1 and Grand Slam Champion, Juan Carlos Ferrero was a talented player from Spain who won 16 titles throughout his career. These days, he’s the coach of Spanish phenom Carlos Alcaraz.
| Highest Rank | 1 |
| Country | Spain |
| Birthday | February 12, 1980 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 1 singles / 0 doubles |
| Career Titles | 16 singles / 0 doubles |
| Olympic Medals | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| @juankiferri / 33k followers |
John Isner
One of tennis’ tallest athletes, John Isner, is 6′ 10″ and possesses a huge serve that is one of the fastest on the men’s tour and led him to hit the second-most aces in ATP history. He also has a powerful forehand that he uses in conjunction with his serve to close out points quickly.
John has been on tour for many years and has earned 16 titles and a top ten ranking in 2018. In 2010, John played the longest match in tennis history against Nicolas Mahut at Wimbledon, which lasted 11 hours and 5 minutes and took place over three days.
Off the court, John has received some pushback from users on social media for his political views that he’s not shy to share.
| Highest Rank | 8 |
| Country | United States |
| Birthday | April 26, 1985 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| Career Titles | 16 singles / 7 doubles |
| Olympic Medals | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| @johnrisner / 195k followers |
John Newcombe
Australian tennis player John Newcome achieved a world No. 1 ranking in doubles and singles and plenty of Grand Slam titles in both disciplines. He played as an amateur from 1960 until 1997 when he went pro.
He also competed regularly in the Davis Cup, where he helped the team to five victories from 1964 to 1973.
| Highest Rank | 1 |
| Country | Australia |
| Birthday | May 23, 1944 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 7 singles / 17 doubles |
| Career Titles | 68 singles / 33 doubles |
| Olympic Medals | 0 singles / 0 doubles |
| n/a |
List Of Singles No. 1s
Few players reach the pinnacle of tennis by achieving a number one ranking. Since 1973, only 27 players have achieved the feat, which is a surprisingly low number considering the depth of field.
By accomplishing the feat, it’s natural for these individuals to become famous and known by fans and the general public worldwide, especially as the media emphasizes those ascending to the top spot.
Furthermore, as players achieve a world No. 1 ranking, they tend to attract more endorsements from large companies and organizations that promote the player and further increase their exposure.
With that in mind, here’s a list of the male tennis players who have achieved a number one ranking in tennis.
| Player | Country | Total Weeks at No. 1 |
| Novak Djokovic | Germany | 364 |
| Roger Federer | Switzerland | 310 |
| Pete Sampras | United Sates | 286 |
| Ivan Lendl | Czech Republic | 270 |
| Jimmy Connors | United Sates | 268 |
| Rafael Nadal | Spain | 209 |
| John McEnroe | United Sates | 170 |
| Bjorn Borg | Sweden | 109 |
| Andre Agassi | United Sates | 101 |
| Lleyton Hewitt | Australia | 80 |
| Stefan Edberg | Sweden | 72 |
| Jim Courier | United Sates | 58 |
| Gustavo Kuerten | Brazil | 43 |
| Andy Murray | Great Britain | 41 |
| Ilie Nastase | Romania | 40 |
| Mats Wilander | Sweden | 20 |
| Andy Roddick | United Sates | 13 |
| Boris Becker | Germany | 12 |
| Marat Safin | Russia | 9 |
| John Newcombe | Australia | 8 |
| Juan Carlos Ferrero | Spain | 8 |
| Thomas Muster | Austria | 6 |
| Marcelo Rios | Chile | 6 |
| Yevgeny Kafelnikov | Russia | 6 |
| Daniil Medvedev | Russia | 3 |
| Carlos Moya | Spain | 2 |
| Patrick Rafter | Australia | 1 |
List of Doubles No. 1s
Although achieving a number one ranking in doubles doesn’t carry the same weight as in singles, players still gain wide recognition in their country and, more broadly, as tennis is an international sport.
Recognizing the significance of a number one doubles ranking in tennis, here’s a list of players to have achieved this milestone.
| Player | Country | Total Weeks at No. 1 |
| Mike Bryan | United States | 506 |
| Bob Bryan | United States | 439 |
| John McEnroe | United States | 269 |
| Todd Woodbridge | Australia | 204 |
| Daniel Nestor | Canada | 108 |
| Anders Jarryd | Sweden | 107 |
| Frew McMillan | South Africa | 85 |
| Marc Woodforde | Australia | 83 |
| Jonas Bjorkman | Sweden | 74 |
| Paul Haarhuis | Netherlands | 71 |
| Robert Farah | Colombia | 68 |
| Raul Ramirez | Mexico | 67 |
| Mark Knowles | Bahamas | 65 |
| Jacco Eltingh | United States | 63 |
| Robert Seguso | Netherlands | 62 |
| Max Mirnyi | Belarus | 57 |
| Mate Pavic | Croatia | 57 |
| Marcelo Melo | Brazil | 56 |
| Nenad Zimonjic | Serbia | 50 |
| John Fitzgerald | Australia | 40 |
| Leander Paes | India | 39 |
| Nicolas Mahut | France | 39 |
| Tomas Smid | Czechoslovakia | 34 |
| Juan Sebastian Cabal | Colombia | 29 |
| Daine Visser | South Africa | 27 |
| Jim Pugh | United States | 26 |
| Henri Kontinen | Finland | 26 |
| David Pate | United States | 25 |
| Donald Johnson | United States | 20 |
| Pieter Aldrich | South Africa | 19 |
| Yannik Noah | France | 19 |
| Lukasz Kubot | Poland | 19 |
| Jared Palmer | United States | 17 |
| Grant Connell | Canada | 17 |
| Stefan Edberg | Sweden | 15 |
| Richey Reneberg | United States | 13 |
| Jim Grabb | United States | 13 |
| Andres Gomez | Ecuador | 13 |
| Peter Fleming | United States | 11 |
| Tom Okker | Netherlands | 11 |
| Rich Leach | United States | 9 |
| Jamie Murray | Great Britain | 9 |
| Byron Black | Zimbabwe | 8 |
| Stan Smith | United States | 8 |
| Slobodan Zivojinovic | SFR Yugoslavia | 7 |
| Jonathan Stark | United States | 6 |
| Emilio Sanchez | Spain | 6 |
| Bob Hewitt | South Africa | 6 |
| Alex O’brien | United States | 5 |
| Ken Flach | United States | 5 |
| Mahesh Bhupathi | India | 4 |
| Patrick Galbraith | United States | 4 |
| Paul McNamee | Australia | 3 |
| Nikola Mektic | Serbia | 3 |
| Kelly Jones | United States | 1 |
| Joe Salisbury | Great Britain | 1 |
Although doubles tennis doesn’t get as much attention as singles, these women are still some of the most famous ever to play the sport.
Grand Slam Champions
The four Grand Slam tournaments, including the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open, are some of the longest-running and prestigious on the ATP Tour with the highest prize money.
As a result, each is televised widely and gains international media attention as players battle to become the next champion. Naturally, when a player wins a Grand Slam event, their exposure increases significantly, and new sponsorships tend to follow.
All together, Grand Slam champions are some of the most widely recognized tennis players in history.
| Year | Tournament | Winner | Runner-Up |
| 2022 | Australian Open | Rafael Nadal | Daniil Medvedev |
| 2021 | US Open | Daniil Medvedev | Novak Djokovic |
| 2021 | Wimbledon | Novak Djokovic | Matteo Berrettini |
| 2021 | French Open | Novak Djokovic | Stefanos Tsitsipas |
| 2021 | Australian Open | Novak Djokovic | Daniil Medvedev |
| 2020 | French Open | Rafael Nadal | Novak Djokovic |
| 2020 | US Open | Dominic Thiem | Alexander Zverev |
| 2020 | Australian Open | Novak Djokovic | Dominic Thiem |
| 2019 | US Open | Rafael Nadal | Daniil Medvedev |
| 2019 | Wimbledon | Novak Djokovic | Roger Federer |
| 2019 | French Open | Rafael Nadal | Dominic Thiem |
| 2019 | Australian Open | Novak Djokovic | Rafael Nadal |
| 2018 | US Open | Novak Djokovic | Juan Martin del Potro |
| 2018 | Wimbledon | Novak Djokovic | Kevin Anderson |
| 2018 | French Open | Rafael Nadal | Dominic Thiem |
| 2018 | Australian Open | Roger Federer | Marin Cilic |
| 2017 | US Open | Rafael Nadal | Kevin Anderson |
| 2017 | Wimbledon | Roger Federer | Marin Cilic |
| 2017 | French Open | Rafael Nadal | Stan Wawrinka |
| 2017 | Australian Open | Roger Federer | Rafael Nadal |
| 2016 | US Open | Stan Wawrinka | Novak Djokovic |
| 2016 | Wimbledon | Andy Murray | Milos Raonic |
| 2016 | French Open | Novak Djokovic | Andy Murray |
| 2016 | Australian Open | Novak Djokovic | Andy Murray |
| 2015 | US Open | Novak Djokovic | Roger Federer |
| 2015 | Wimbledon | Novak Djokovic | Roger Federer |
| 2015 | French Open | Stan Wawrinka | Novak Djokovic |
| 2015 | Australian Open | Novak Djokovic | Andy Murray |
| 2014 | US Open | Marin Cilic | Kei Nishikori |
| 2014 | Wimbledon | Novak Djokovic | Roger Federer |
| 2014 | French Open | Rafael Nadal | Novak Djokovic |
| 2014 | Australian Open | Stan Wawrinka | Rafael Nadal |
| 2013 | US Open | Rafael Nadal | Novak Djokovic |
| 2013 | Wimbledon | Andy Murray | Novak Djokovic |
| 2013 | French Open | Rafael Nadal | David Ferrer |
| 2013 | Australian Open | Novak Djokovic | Andy Murray |
| 2012 | US Open | Andy Murray | Novak Djokovic |
| 2012 | Wimbledon | Roger Federer | Andy Murray |
| 2012 | French Open | Rafael Nadal | Novak Djokovic |
| 2012 | Australian Open | Novak Djokovic | Rafael Nadal |
| 2011 | US Open | Novak Djokovic | Rafael Nadal |
| 2011 | Wimbledon | Novak Djokovic | Rafael Nadal |
| 2011 | French Open | Rafael Nadal | Roger Federer |
| 2011 | Australian Open | Novak Djokovic | Andy Murray |
| 2010 | US Open | Rafael Nadal | Novak Djokovic |
| 2010 | Wimbledon | Rafael Nadal | Tomas Berdych |
| 2010 | French Open | Rafael Nadal | Robin Soderling |
| 2010 | Australian Open | Roger Federer | Andy Murray |
| 2009 | US Open | Juan Martin del Potro | Roger Federer |
| 2009 | Wimbledon | Roger Federer | Andy Roddick |
| 2009 | French Open | Roger Federer | Robin Soderling |
| 2009 | Australian Open | Rafael Nadal | Roger Federer |
| 2008 | US Open | Roger Federer | Andy Murray |
| 2008 | Wimbledon | Rafael Nadal | Roger Federer |
| 2008 | French Open | Rafael Nadal | Roger Federer |
| 2008 | Australian Open | Novak Djokovic | Jo-Wilfried Tsonga |
| 2007 | US Open | Roger Federer | Novak Djokovic |
| 2007 | Wimbledon | Roger Federer | Rafael Nadal |
| 2007 | French Open | Rafael Nadal | Roger Federer |
| 2007 | Australian Open | Roger Federer | Fernando Gonzalez |
| 2006 | US Open | Roger Federer | Andy Roddick |
| 2006 | Wimbledon | Roger Federer | Rafael Nadal |
| 2006 | French Open | Rafael Nadal | Roger Federer |
| 2006 | Australian Open | Roger Federer | Marcos Baghdatis |
| 2005 | US Open | Roger Federer | Andre Agassi |
| 2005 | Wimbledon | Roger Federer | Andy Roddick |
| 2005 | French Open | Rafael Nadal | Mariano Puerta |
| 2005 | Australian Open | Marat Safin | Lleyton Hewitt |
| 2004 | US Open | Roger Federer | Lleyton Hewitt |
| 2004 | Wimbledon | Roger Federer | Andy Roddick |
| 2004 | French Open | Gaston Gaudio | Guillermo Coria |
| 2004 | Australian Open | Roger Federer | Marat Safin |
| 2003 | US Open | Andy Roddick | Juan Carlos Ferrero |
| 2003 | Wimbledon | Roger Federer | Mark Philippoussis |
| 2003 | French Open | Juan Carlos Ferrero | Martin Verkerk |
| 2003 | Australian Open | Andre Agassi | Rainer Schuettler |
| 2002 | US Open | Pete Sampras | Andre Agassi |
| 2002 | Wimbledon | Lleyton Hewitt | David Nalbandian |
| 2002 | French Open | Albert Costa | Juan Carlos Ferrero |
| 2002 | Australian Open | Thomas Johannson | Marat Safin |
| 2001 | US Open | Lleyton Hewitt | Pete Sampras |
| 2001 | Wimbledon | Goran Ivanisevic | Patrick Rafter |
| 2001 | French Open | Gustavo Kuerten | Alex Corretja |
| 2001 | Australian Open | Andre Agassi | Arnaud Clement |
| 2000 | US Open | Marat Safin | Pete Sampras |
| 2000 | Wimbledon | Pete Sampras | Patrick Rafter |
| 2000 | French Open | Gustavo Kuerten | Magnus Norman |
| 2000 | Australian Open | Andre Agassi | Yevgeny Kafelnikov |
| 1999 | US Open | Andre Agassi | Todd Martin |
| 1999 | Wimbledon | Pete Sampras | Andre Agassi |
| 1999 | French Open | Andre Agassi | Andre Medvedev |
| 1999 | Australian Open | Yevgeny Kafelnikov | Thomas Enqvist |
| 1998 | US Open | Patrick Rafter | Mark Philippoussis |
| 1998 | Wimbledon | Pete Sampras | Goran Ivanisevic |
| 1998 | French Open | Carlos Moya | Alex Corretja |
| 1998 | Australian Open | Petr Korda | Marcelo Rios |
| 1997 | US Open | Patrick Rafter | Greg Rusedski |
| 1997 | Wimbledon | Pete Sampras | Cedric Pioline |
| 1997 | French Open | Gustavo Kuerten | Sergi Bruguera |
| 1997 | Australian Open | Pete Sampras | Carlos Moya |
| 1996 | US Open | Pete Sampras | Michael Chang |
| 1996 | Wimbledon | Richard Krajicek | MaliVai Washington |
| 1996 | French Open | Yevgeny Kafelnikov | Michael Stich |
| 1996 | Australian Open | Boris Becker | Michael Chang |
| 1995 | US Open | Pete Sampras | Andre Agassi |
| 1995 | Wimbledon | Pete Sampras | Boris Becker |
| 1995 | French Open | Thomas Muster | Michael Chang |
| 1995 | Australian Open | Andre Agassi | Pete Sampras |
| 1994 | US Open | Andre Agassi | Michael Stich |
| 1994 | Wimbledon | Pete Sampras | Goran Ivanisevic |
| 1994 | French Open | Sergi Bruguera | Alberto Berasategui |
| 1994 | Australian Open | Pete Sampras | Todd Martin |
| 1993 | US Open | Pete Sampras | Cedric Pioline |
| 1993 | Wimbledon | Pete Sampras | Jim Courier |
| 1993 | French Open | Sergi Bruguera | Jim Courier |
| 1993 | Australian Open | Jim Courier | Stefan Edberg |
| 1992 | US Open | Stefan Edberg | Pete Sampras |
| 1992 | Wimbledon | Andre Agassi | Goran Ivanisevic |
| 1992 | French Open | Jim Courier | Petr Korda |
| 1992 | Australian Open | Jim Courier | Stefan Edberg |
| 1991 | US Open | Stefan Edberg | Jim Courier |
| 1991 | Wimbledon | Michael Stich | Boris Becker |
| 1991 | French Open | Jim Courier | Andre Agassi |
| 1991 | Australian Open | Boris Becker | Ivan Lendl |
| 1990 | US Open | Pete Sampras | Andre Agassi |
| 1990 | Wimbledon | Stefan Edberg | Boris Becker |
| 1990 | French Open | Andres Gomez | Andre Agassi |
| 1990 | Australian Open | Ivan Lendl | Stefan Edberg |
| 1989 | US Open | Boris Becker | Ivan Lendl |
| 1989 | Wimbledon | Boris Becker | Stefan Edberg |
| 1989 | French Open | Michael Chang | Stefan Edberg |
| 1989 | Australian Open | Ivan Lendl | Miloslav Mecir |
| 1988 | US Open | Mats Wilander | Ivan Lendl |
| 1988 | Wimbledon | Stefan Edberg | Boris Becker |
| 1988 | French Open | Mats Wilander | Henri Leconte |
| 1988 | Australian Open | Mats Wilander | Pat Cash |
| 1987 | US Open | Ivan Lendl | Mats Wilander |
| 1987 | Wimbledon | Pat Cash | Ivan Lendl |
| 1987 | French Open | Ivan Lendl | Mats Wilander |
| 1987 | Australian Open | Stefan Edberg | Pat Cash |
| 1986 | US Open | Ivan Lendl | Miloslav Mecir |
| 1986 | Wimbledon | Boris Becker | Ivan Lendl |
| 1986 | French Open | Ivan Lendl | Mikael Pernfors |
| 1985 | Australian Open | Stefan Edberg | Mats Wilander |
| 1985 | US Open | Ivan Lendl | John McEnroe |
| 1985 | Wimbledon | Boris Becker | Kevin Curren |
| 1985 | French Open | Mats Wilander | Ivan Lendl |
| 1984 | Australian Open | Mats Wilander | Kevin Curren |
| 1984 | US Open | John McEnroe | Ivan Lendl |
| 1984 | Wimbledon | John McEnroe | Jimmy Connors |
| 1984 | French Open | Ivan Lendl | John McEnroe |
| 1983 | Australian Open | Mats Wilander | Ivan Lendl |
| 1983 | US Open | Jimmy Connors | Ivan Lendl |
| 1983 | Wimbledon | John McEnroe | Chris Lewis |
| 1983 | French Open | Yannick Noah | Mats Wilander |
| 1982 | Australian Open | Johan Kriek | Steve Denton |
| 1982 | US Open | Jimmy Connors | Ivan Lendl |
| 1982 | Wimbledon | Jimmy Connors | John McEnroe |
| 1982 | French Open | Mats Wilander | Guillermo Vilas |
| 1981 | Australian Open | Johan Kriek | Steve Denton |
| 1981 | US Open | John McEnroe | Bjorn Borg |
| 1981 | Wimbledon | John McEnroe | Bjorn Borg |
| 1981 | French Open | Bjorn Borg | Ivan Lendl |
| 1980 | Australian Open | Brian Teacher | Kim Warwick |
| 1980 | US Open | John McEnroe | Bjorn Borg |
| 1980 | Wimbledon | Bjorn Borg | John McEnroe |
| 1980 | French Open | Bjorn Borg | Vitas Gerulaitis |
| 1979 | Australian Open | Guillermo Vilas | John Sadri |
| 1979 | US Open | John McEnroe | Vitas Gerulaitis |
| 1979 | Wimbledon | Bjorn Borg | Roscoe Tanner |
| 1979 | French Open | Bjorn Borg | Victor Pecci |
| 1978 | Australian Open | Guillermo Vilas | John Marks |
| 1978 | US Open | Jimmy Connors | Bjorn Borg |
| 1978 | Wimbledon | Bjorn Borg | Jimmy Connors |
| 1978 | French Open | Bjorn Borg | Guillermo Vilas |
| 1977 | Australian Open | Vitas Gerulaitis | John Lloyd |
| 1977 | US Open | Guillermo Vilas | Jimmy Connors |
| 1977 | Wimbledon | Bjorn Borg | Jimmy Connors |
| 1977 | French Open | Guillermo Vilas | Brian Gottfried |
| 1977 | Australian Open | Roscoe Tanner | Guillermo Vilas |
| 1976 | US Open | Jimmy Connors | Bjorn Borg |
| 1976 | Wimbledon | Bjorn Borg | Ilie Nastase |
| 1976 | French Open | Adriano Panatta | Harold Soloman |
| 1976 | Australian Open | Mark Edmondson | John Newcombe |
| 1975 | US Open | Manuel Orantes | Jimmy Connors |
| 1975 | Wimbledon | Arthur Ashe | Jimmy Connors |
| 1975 | French Open | Bjorn Borg | Guillermo Vilas |
| 1975 | Australian Open | John Newcombe | Jimmy Connors |
| 1974 | US Open | Jimmy Connors | Ken Rosewall |
| 1974 | Wimbledon | Jimmy Connors | Ken Rosewall |
| 1974 | French Open | Bjorn Borg | Manuel Orantes |
| 1974 | Australian Open | Jimmy Connors | Phil Dent |
| 1973 | US Open | John Newcombe | Jan Kodes |
| 1973 | Wimbledon | Jan Kodes | Alex Metreveli |
| 1973 | French Open | Ilie Nastase | Nikola Pilic |
| 1973 | Australian Open | John Newcombe | Onny Parun |
| 1972 | US Open | Ilie Nastase | Arthur Ashe |
| 1972 | Wimbledon | Stan Smith | Ilie Nastase |
| 1972 | French Open | Andres Gimeno | Patrick Proisy |
| 1972 | Australian Open | Ken Rosewall | Mal Anderson |
| 1971 | US Open | Stan Smith | Jan Kodes |
| 1971 | Wimbledon | John Newcombe | Stan Smith |
| 1971 | French Open | Jan Kodes | Ilie Nastase |
| 1971 | Australian Open | Ken Rosewall | Arthur Ashe |
| 1970 | US Open | Ken Rosewall | Tony Roche |
| 1970 | Wimbledon | John Newcombe | Ken Rosewall |
| 1970 | French Open | Jan Kodes | Zeljiko Franulovic |
| 1970 | Australian Open | Arthur Ashe | Dick Crealy |
| 1969 | US Open | Rod Laver | Tony Roche |
| 1969 | Wimbledon | Rod Laver | John Newcombe |
| 1969 | French Open | Rod Laver | Ken Rosewall |
| 1969 | Australian Open | Rod Laver | Andres Gimeno |
| 1968 | US Open | Arthur Ashe | Tom Okker |
| 1968 | Wimbledon | Rod Laver | Tony Roche |
| 1968 | French Open | Ken Rosewall | Rod Laver |
| 1968 | Australian Open | Bill Bowrey | Juan Gisbert |
| 1967 | US Open | John Newcombe | Clark Graebner |
| 1967 | Wimbledon | John Newcombe | Wilhelm Bungert |
| 1967 | French Open | Roy Emerson | Tony Roche |
| 1967 | Australian Open | Roy Emerson | Arthur Ashe |
| 1966 | US Open | Fred Stolle | John Newcombe |
| 1966 | Wimbledon | Manuel Santana | Dennis Ralston |
| 1966 | French Open | Tony Roche | Istvan Gulyas |
| 1966 | Australian Open | Roy Emerson | Arthur Ashe |
| 1965 | US Open | Manuel Santana | Cliff Drysdale |
| 1965 | Wimbledon | Roy Emerson | Fred Stolle |
| 1965 | French Open | Fred Stolle | Tony Roche |
| 1965 | Australian Open | Roy Emerson | Fred Stolle |
| 1964 | US Open | Roy Emerson | Fred Stolle |
| 1964 | Wimbledon | Roy Emerson | Fred Stolle |
| 1964 | French Open | Manuel Santana | Nicola Pietrangeli |
| 1964 | Australian Open | Roy Emerson | Fred Stolle |
| 1963 | US Open | Rafael Osuna | Frank Froehling, III |
| 1963 | Wimbledon | C.R. McKinley | Fred Stolle |
| 1963 | French Open | Roy Emerson | Pierre Darmon |
| 1963 | Australian Open | Roy Emerson | Ken Fletcher |
| 1962 | US Open | Rod Laver | Roy Emerson |
| 1962 | Wimbledon | Rod Laver | Martin Mulligan |
| 1962 | French Open | Rod Laver | Roy Emerson |
| 1962 | Australian Open | Rod Laver | Roy Emerson |
| 1961 | US Open | Roy Emerson | Rod Laver |
| 1961 | Wimbledon | Rod Laver | Chuck McKinley |
| 1961 | French Open | Manuel Santana | Nicola Pietrangeli |
| 1961 | Australian Open | Roy Emerson | Rod Laver |
| 1960 | US Open | Neale Fraser | Rod Laver |
| 1960 | Wimbledon | Neale Fraser | Rod Laver |
| 1960 | French Open | Nicola Pietrangeli | Luis Ayala |
| 1960 | Australian Open | Rod Laver | Neale Fraser |
| 1959 | US Open | Neale Fraser | Alejandro Olmedo |
| 1959 | Wimbledon | Alejandro Olmedo | Rod Laver |
| 1959 | French Open | Nicola Pietrangeli | Ian Vermaak |
| 1959 | Australian Open | Alex Olmedo | Neale Fraser |
| 1958 | US Open | Ashley J. Cooper | Malcolm J. Anderson |
| 1958 | Wimbledon | Ashley J. Cooper | Neale Fraser |
| 1958 | French Open | Mervyn Rose | Luis Ayala |
| 1958 | Australian Open | Ashley J. Cooper | Mal Anderson |
| 1957 | US Open | Malcolm J. Anderson | Ashley J. Cooper |
| 1957 | Wimbledon | Lewis Hoad | Ashley Cooper |
| 1957 | French Open | Sven Davidson | Herbert Flam |
| 1957 | Australian Open | Ashley J. Cooper | Neale Fraser |
| 1956 | US Open | Ken Rosewall | Lewis Hoad |
| 1956 | Wimbledon | Lewis Hoad | Ken Rosewall |
| 1956 | French Open | Lewis Hoad | Sven Davidson |
| 1956 | Australian Open | Lewis Hoad | Ken Rosewall |
| 1955 | US Open | Tony Trabert | Ken Rosewall |
| 1955 | Wimbledon | Tony Trabert | Kurt Nielsen |
| 1955 | French Open | Tony Trabert | Sven Davidson |
| 1955 | Australian Open | Ken Rosewall | Lew Hoad |
| 1954 | US Open | E. Victor Seixas Jr. | Rex Hartwig |
| 1954 | Wimbledon | Jaroslav Drobny | Ken Rosewall |
| 1954 | French Open | Tony Trabert | Sven Davidson |
| 1954 | Australian Open | Mervyn Rose | Rex Hartwig |
| 1953 | US Open | Tony Trabert | E. Victor Seixas, Jr. |
| 1953 | Wimbledon | E. Victor Seixas Jr. | Kurt Nielsen |
| 1953 | French Open | Ken Rosewall | E. Victor Seixas, Jr. |
| 1953 | Australian Open | Ken Rosewall | Mervyn Rose |
| 1952 | US Open | Frank Sedgman | Gardnar Mulloy |
| 1952 | Wimbledon | Frank Sedgman | Jaroslav Drobny |
| 1952 | French Open | Jaroslav Drobny | Frank Sedgman |
| 1952 | Australian Open | Ken McGregor | Frank Sedgman |
| 1951 | US Open | Frank Sedgman | E. Victor Seixas, Jr. |
| 1951 | Wimbledon | R. Savitt | Ken McGregor |
| 1951 | French Open | Jaroslav Drobny | Eric Sturgess |
| 1951 | Australian Open | Dick Savitt | Ken McGregor |
| 1950 | US Open | Arthur Larsen | Herbert Flam |
| 1950 | Wimbledon | J.E. Patty | Frank Sedgman |
| 1950 | French Open | Budge Patty | Jaroslav Drobny |
| 1950 | Australian Open | Frank Sedgman | Ken McGregor |
| 1949 | US Open | Richard A. Gonzales | Frederick Schroeder |
| 1949 | Wimbledon | F.R. Schroeder | Jaroslav Drobny |
| 1949 | French Open | Frank Parker | Budge Patty |
| 1949 | Australian Open | Frank Sedgman | John Bromwich |
| 1948 | US Open | Richard A. Gonzales | Eric W. Sturgess |
| 1948 | Wimbledon | R. Falkenburg | John Bromwich |
| 1948 | French Open | Frank Parker | Jaroslav Drobny |
| 1948 | Australian Open | Adrian Quist | John Bromwich |
| 1947 | US Open | Jack Kramer | Frank Parker |
| 1947 | Wimbledon | Jack Kramer | Tom P. Brown |
| 1947 | French Open | Jozsef Asboth | Eric Sturgess |
| 1947 | Australian Open | Dinny Pails | John Bromwich |
| 1946 | US Open | Jack Kramer | Tom Brown, Jr. |
| 1946 | Wimbledon | Yvon Petra | Geoff E. Brown |
| 1946 | French Open | Marcel Bernard | Jaroslav Drobny |
| 1946 | Australian Open | John Bromwich | Dinny Pails |
| 1945 | US Open | Frank Parker | William F. Talbert |
| 1944 | US Open | Frank Parker | William F. Talbert |
| 1943 | US Open | Lt. Joseph R. Hunt | Seaman Jack Kramer |
| 1942 | US Open | Frederick R. Schroeder, Jr. | Frank Parker |
| 1941 | US Open | Robert Riggs | Francis Kovacs, 2d |
| 1940 | US Open | Donald McNeill | Robert Riggs |
| 1940 | Australian Open | Adrian Quist | Jack Crawford |
| 1939 | US Open | Robert Riggs | S. Welby van Horn |
| 1939 | Wimbledon | Robert Riggs | Elwood Cooke |
| 1939 | French Open | William McNeill | Robert Riggs |
| 1939 | Australian Open | John Bromwich | Adrian Quist |
| 1938 | US Open | Donald Budge | C. Gene Mako |
| 1938 | Wimbledon | Donald Budge | Henry Austin |
| 1938 | French Open | Donald Budge | Roderik Menzel |
| 1938 | Australian Open | Donald Budge | John Bromwich |
| 1937 | US Open | Donald Budge | Gottfried Von Cramm |
| 1937 | Wimbledon | Donald Budge | Gottfried Von Cramm |
| 1937 | French Open | Henner Henkel | Henry Austin |
| 1937 | Australian Open | Vivian McGrath | John Bromwich |
| 1936 | US Open | Fred Perry | J. Donald Budge |
| 1936 | Wimbledon | Fred Perry | Gottfried Von Cramm |
| 1936 | French Open | Gottfried Von Cramm | Fred Perry |
| 1936 | Australian Open | Adrian Quist | Jack Crawford |
| 1935 | US Open | Wilmer L. Allison | Sidney B. Wood |
| 1935 | Wimbledon | Fred Perry | Gottfried Von Cramm |
| 1935 | French Open | Fred Perry | Gottfried von Cramm |
| 1935 | Australian Open | Jack Crawford | Fred Perry |
| 1934 | US Open | Fred Perry | Wilmer L. Allison |
| 1934 | Wimbledon | Fred Perry | Jack Crawford |
| 1934 | French Open | Gottfried Von Cramm | Jack Crawford |
| 1934 | Australian Open | Fred Perry | Jack Crawford |
| 1933 | US Open | Fred Perry | John H. Crawford |
| 1933 | Wimbledon | Jack Crawford | Ellsworth Vines |
| 1933 | French Open | John Crawford | Henri Cochet |
| 1933 | Australian Open | Jack Crawford | Keith Gledhill |
| 1932 | US Open | H. Ellsworth Vines | Henri Cochet |
| 1932 | Wimbledon | H. Ellsworth Vines | Henry Austin |
| 1932 | French Open | Henri Cochet | Giorgo de Stefani |
| 1932 | Australian Open | Jack Crawford | Harry Hopman |
| 1931 | US Open | H. Ellsworth Vines | George M. Lott, Jr. |
| 1931 | Wimbledon | S.B. Wood | Francis X. Shields |
| 1931 | French Open | Jean Borotra | Christian Boussus |
| 1931 | Australian Open | Jack Crawford | Harry Hopman |
| 1930 | US Open | John H. Doeg | Francis X. Shields |
| 1930 | Wimbledon | William T. Tilden | Wilmer Allison |
| 1930 | French Open | Henri Cochet | William Tilden |
| 1930 | Australian Open | Gar Moon | Harry Hopman |
| 1929 | US Open | William T. Tilden | Francis T. Hunter |
| 1929 | Wimbledon | Henri Cochet | Jean Borotra |
| 1929 | French Open | Rene Lacoste | Jean Borotra |
| 1929 | Australian Open | John Gregory | Richard Schlesinger |
| 1928 | US Open | Henri Cochet | Francis T. Hunter |
| 1928 | Wimbledon | Rene Lacoste | Henri Cochet |
| 1928 | French Open | Henri Cochet | René Lacoste |
| 1928 | Australian Open | Jean Borotra | R.Cummings |
| 1927 | US Open | Rene Lacoste | William T. Tilden |
| 1927 | Wimbledon | Henri Cochet | Jean Borotra |
| 1927 | French Open | Rene Lacoste | William Tilden |
| 1927 | Australian Open | Gerald Patterson | John Hawkes |
| 1926 | US Open | Rene Lacoste | Jean Borotra |
| 1926 | Wimbledon | Jean Borotra | Howard Kinsey |
| 1926 | French Open | Henri Cochet | René Lacoste |
| 1926 | Australian Open | John Hawkes | Jim Willard |
| 1925 | US Open | William T. Tilden | William M. Johnston |
| 1925 | Wimbledon | Rene Lacoste | Jean Borotra |
| 1925 | French Open | Rene Lacoste | Jean Borotra |
| 1925 | Australian Open | James Anderson | Gerald Patterson |
| 1924 | US Open | William T. Tilden | William M. Johnston |
| 1924 | Wimbledon | Jean Borotra | Rene Lacoste |
| 1924 | French Open | Jean Borotra | René Lacoste |
| 1924 | Australian Open | James Anderson | Richard Schlesinger |
| 1923 | US Open | William T. Tilden | William M. Johnston |
| 1923 | Wimbledon | William M. Johnston | Francis T. Hunter |
| 1923 | French Open | Francois Blanchy | Max Decugis |
| 1923 | Australian Open | Pat O’Hara Wood | C.St.John |
| 1922 | US Open | William T. Tilden | William M. Johnston |
| 1922 | Wimbledon | Gerald Patterson | Randolph Lycett |
| 1922 | French Open | Henri Cochet | Jean Samazeuilh |
| 1922 | Australian Open | Pat O’Hara Wood | Gerald Patterson |
| 1921 | US Open | William T. Tilden | William M. Johnston |
| 1921 | Wimbledon | William T. Tilden | Brian Norton |
| 1921 | French Open | Jean Samazeuilh | André Gobert |
| 1921 | Australian Open | Rhys Gemmell | A. Hedeman |
| 1920 | US Open | William T. Tilden | William M. Johnston |
| 1920 | Wimbledon | William T. Tilden | Gerald Patterson |
| 1920 | French Open | Andre Gobert | Max Decugis |
| 1920 | Australian Open | Pat O’Hara Wood | Ron Thomas |
| 1919 | US Open | William M. Johnston | William T. Tilden |
| 1919 | Wimbledon | Gerald Patterson | Norman Brookes |
| 1919 | Australian Open | A.R.F. Kingscote | E. Pockley |
| 1918 | US Open | R. Lindley Murray | William T. Tilden |
| 1917 | US Open | R. Lindley Murray | Nathaniel W. Niles |
| 1916 | US Open | Richard N. Williams | William M. Johnston |
| 1915 | US Open | William M. Johnston | Maurice E. McLoughlin |
| 1915 | Australian Open | Francis Lowe | Horace Rice |
| 1914 | US Open | Richard N. Williams | Maurice E. McLoughlin |
| 1914 | Wimbledon | Norman Brookes | Anthony Wilding |
| 1914 | French Open | Max Decugis | Jean Samazeuilh |
| 1914 | Australian Open | Pat O’Hara Wood | Gerald Patterson |
| 1913 | US Open | Maurice E. McLoughlin | Richard N. Williams |
| 1913 | Wimbledon | Anthony Wilding | Maurice McLoughlin |
| 1913 | French Open | Max Decugis | Georges Gault |
| 1913 | Australian Open | E.F. Parker | Harry Parker |
| 1912 | US Open | Maurice E. McLoughlin | Wallace F. Johnson |
| 1912 | Wimbledon | Anthony Wilding | Arthur Gore |
| 1912 | French Open | Max Decugis | André Gobert |
| 1912 | Australian Open | Cecil Parke | A. Beamish |
| 1911 | US Open | William A. Larned | Maurice E. McLoughlin |
| 1911 | Wimbledon | Anthony Wilding | H. Roper Barrett |
| 1911 | French Open | Andre Gobert | Maurice Germot |
| 1911 | Australian Open | Norman Brookes | Horace Rice |
| 1910 | US Open | William A. Larned | Thomas C. Bundy |
| 1910 | Wimbledon | Anthony Wilding | Arthur Gore |
| 1910 | French Open | Maurice Germot | François Blanchy |
| 1910 | Australian Open | Rodney Heath | Horace Rice |
| 1909 | US Open | William A. Larned | William J. Clothier |
| 1909 | Wimbledon | Arthur Gore | M.J.G. Ritchie |
| 1909 | French Open | Max Decugis | Maurice Germot |
| 1909 | Australian Open | Tony Wilding | Ernie Parker |
| 1908 | US Open | William A. Larned | Beals C. Wright |
| 1908 | Wimbledon | Arthur Gore | Roper Barrett |
| 1908 | French Open | Max Decugis | Maurice Germot |
| 1908 | Australian Open | Fred Alexander | Alfred Dunlop |
| 1907 | US Open | William A. Larned | Robert LeRoy |
| 1907 | Wimbledon | Norman Brookes | Arthur Gore |
| 1907 | French Open | Max Decugis | Robert Wallet |
| 1907 | Australian Open | Horace Rice | Harry Parker |
| 1906 | US Open | William A. Larned | Beals C. Wright |
| 1906 | Wimbledon | Laurie Doherty | Frank Riseley |
| 1906 | French Open | Maurice Germot | Max Decugis |
| 1906 | Australian Open | Tony Wilding | Harry Parker |
| 1905 | US Open | Beals C. Wright | Holcombe Ward |
| 1905 | Wimbledon | Laurie Doherty | Norman Brookes |
| 1905 | French Open | Maurice Germot | André Vacherot |
| 1905 | Australian Open | Rodney Heath | A. Curtis |
| 1904 | US Open | Holcombe Ward | William J. Clothier |
| 1904 | Wimbledon | Laurie Doherty | Frank Riseley |
| 1904 | French Open | Max Decugis | André Vacherot |
| 1903 | US Open | Hugh L. Doherty | William A. Larned |
| 1903 | Wimbledon | Laurie Doherty | Frank Riseley |
| 1903 | French Open | Max Decugis | André Vacherot |
| 1902 | US Open | William A. Larned | Reginald F. Doherty |
| 1902 | Wimbledon | Laurie Doherty | Arthur Gore |
| 1902 | French Open | M. Vacherot | Max Decugis |
| 1901 | US Open | William A. Larned | Beals C. Wright |
| 1901 | Wimbledon | Arthur Gore | Reggie Doherty |
| 1901 | French Open | Andre Vacherot | P. Lebreton |
| 1900 | US Open | Malcolm D. Whitman | William A. Larned |
| 1900 | Wimbledon | Reggie Doherty | Sidney Smith |
| 1900 | French Open | Paul Ayme | A. Prévost |
| 1899 | US Open | Malcolm D. Whitman | J. Parmly Paret |
| 1899 | Wimbledon | Reggie Doherty | Arthur Gore |
| 1899 | French Open | Paul Ayme | P. Lebreton |
| 1898 | US Open | Malcolm D. Whitman | Dwight F. Davis |
| 1898 | Wimbledon | Reggie Doherty | Laurie Doherty |
| 1898 | French Open | Paul Ayme | P. Lebreton |
| 1897 | US Open | Robert D. Wrenn | Wilberforce Eaves |
| 1897 | Wimbledon | Reggie Doherty | Harold Mahoney |
| 1897 | French Open | Paul Ayme | F. Wardan |
| 1896 | US Open | Robert D. Wrenn | Fred H. Hovey |
| 1896 | Wimbledon | Harold Mahoney | Wilfred Baddeley |
| 1896 | French Open | Andre Vacherot | G. Brosselin |
| 1895 | US Open | Fred H. Hovey | Robert D. Wrenn |
| 1895 | Wimbledon | Wilfred Baddeley | Wilberforce Eaves |
| 1895 | French Open | Andre Vacherot | L. Riboulet |
| 1894 | US Open | Robert D. Wrenn | Manliff Goodbody |
| 1894 | Wimbledon | Joshua Pim | Wilfred Baddeley |
| 1894 | French Open | Andre Vacherot | G. Brosselin |
| 1893 | US Open | Robert D. Wrenn | Fred H. Hovey |
| 1893 | Wimbledon | Joshua Pim | Wilfred Baddeley |
| 1893 | French Open | L. Riboulet | J. Schopfer |
| 1892 | US Open | Oliver S. Campbell | Fred H. Hovey |
| 1892 | Wimbledon | Wilfred Baddeley | Joshua Pim |
| 1892 | French Open | J. Schopfer | Fassitt |
| 1891 | US Open | Oliver S. Campbell | Clarence Hobart |
| 1891 | Wimbledon | Wilfred Baddeley | Joshua Pim |
| 1891 | French Open | H. Briggs | P. Baigneres |
| 1890 | US Open | Oliver S. Campbell | Henry W. Slocum, Jr. |
| 1890 | Wimbledon | William Hamilton | William Renshaw |
| 1889 | US Open | Henry W. Slocum Jr. | Quincy Shaw |
| 1889 | Wimbledon | William Renshaw | Ernest Renshaw |
| 1888 | US Open | Henry W. Slocum Jr. | Howard A. Taylor |
| 1888 | Wimbledon | Ernest Renshaw | Herbert Lawford |
| 1887 | US Open | Richard D. Sears | Henry W. Slocum, Jr. |
| 1887 | Wimbledon | Herbert Lawford | Ernest Renshaw |
| 1886 | US Open | Richard D. Sears | R. Livingston Beeckman |
| 1886 | Wimbledon | William Renshaw | Herbert Lawford |
| 1885 | US Open | Richard D. Sears | Godfrey M. Brinley |
| 1885 | Wimbledon | William Renshaw | Herbert Lawford |
| 1884 | US Open | Richard D. Sears | Howard A. Taylor |
| 1884 | Wimbledon | William Renshaw | Herbert Lawford |
| 1883 | US Open | Richard D. Sears | James Dwight |
| 1883 | Wimbledon | William Renshaw | Ernest Renshaw |
| 1882 | US Open | Richard D. Sears | Clarence M. Clark |
| 1882 | Wimbledon | William Renshaw | Ernest Renshaw |
| 1881 | US Open | Richard D. Sears | William E. Glyn |
| 1881 | Wimbledon | William Renshaw | John Hartley |
| 1880 | Wimbledon | John Hartley | Herbert Lawford |
| 1879 | Wimbledon | John Hartley | V. St. Leger Gould |
| 1878 | Wimbledon | Frank Hadow | Spencer Gore |
| 1877 | Wimbledon | Spencer Gore | William Marshall |
Wrapping Up
Thousands of men have competed on the ATP Tour. However, only a select few have ever achieved consistent enough success where they ended up becoming famous and gaining strong name recognition among dedicated fans and casual enthusiasts worldwide.
If you’re unfamiliar with any of the names on this list, I’d encourage you to explore them further. Not only are they some of the most prominent players, but each has a unique story that’s fun to research.
If you have any players you think I missed or are deserving to be on this list, I’d love to hear from you in the comments below.
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