In the world of tennis, winning a Grand Slam title is the ultimate achievement, representing triumph on the sport’s biggest stages: the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open. Only a select group of men have managed to dominate across eras, surfaces and styles of play to collect multiple major titles. Below is a list of these men as compiled by Tennis Creative.
Novak Djokovic – 24
Nationality: Serbian
Grand Slam Titles (24): Australian Open (10), French Open (3), Wimbledon (7), US Open (4)
Novak Djokovic of Serbia says goodbye to the spectators and the clay after losing his match against Jannik Sinner of Italy on day 13 at Roland Garros Stadium. Credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images
Rafael Nadal – 22
Nationality: Spanish
Grand Slam Titles (22): Australian Open (2), French Open (14), Wimbledon (2), US Open (4)
Rafael Nadal of Spain does a final walk around the court during the presentation ceremony paying tribute to his career on a packed Court Philippe Chatrier Courtday on day one at Roland Garros Stadium. Credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images
Roger Federer – 20
Nationality: Swiss
Grand Slam Titles (20): Australian Open (6), French Open (1), Wimbledon (8), US Open (5)
Roger Federer fell to Tomas Berdych during the men’s singles quarterfinals of the Western and Southern Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason. Federer was upsetted 6-2, 7-6 (3). Photo shot Friday August 19, 2011. The Enquirer/Cara Owsley
Pete Sampras – 14
Nationality: American
Grand Slam Titles (14): Australian Open (2), French Open (0), Wimbledon (7), US Open (5)
Grand Slam Titles (12): Australian Open (6), French Open (2), Wimbledon (2), US Open (2)
Rafael Nadal (ESP) receives his 10th French Open trophy from Roy Emerson at the trophy presentation after his match against Stanislas Wawrinka (SUI) (not pictured) on day fifteen of the 2017 French Open tennis tournament at Stade Roland Garros. Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports
Björn Borg – 11
Nationality: Swedish
Grand Slam Titles (11): Australian Open (0), French Open (6), Wimbledon (5), US Open (0)
Bjorn Borg (SWE) hoist the Wimbledon trophy. Credit: Offside Sports via USA TODAY Sports
Rod Laver – 11
Nationality: Australian
Grand Slam Titles (11): Australian Open (3), French Open (2), Wimbledon (4), US Open (2)
Rod Laver and Chris Evert in attendance for the Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Carlos Alcaraz of Spain men’s singles final on day 14 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports
Bill Tilden – 10
Nationality: American
Grand Slam Titles (10): Australian Open (0), French Open (0), Wimbledon (3), US Open (7)
The Common Sense of Lawn Tennis is a 1924 instructional book on the sport of lawn tennis, written by the renowned American tennis player and coach William T. Tilden. Photo from Ebay UK.
Fred Perry – 8
Nationality: British
Grand Slam Titles (8): Australian Open (1), French Open (1), Wimbledon (3), US Open (3)
Fred Perry won the Wimbledon men’s singles title thrice in his career. Credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images
Ken Rosewall – 8
Nationality: Australian
Grand Slam Titles (8): Australian Open (4), French Open (2), Wimbledon (0), US Open (2)
Each name on this list not only lifted trophies but also shaped the history of the sport. While Djokovic, Nadal, and Federer have set new benchmarks in the modern era, earlier champions like Emerson, Laver, and Perry laid the foundation for tennis greatness. As new stars rise, these records remain a testament to the enduring legacy of the greatest players in men’s tennis.
Novak Djokovic of Serbia leaves the court after losing his match to Jannik Sinner of Italy after their match on day 12 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images