Tennis Records
The greatest achievements and milestones in tennis history
Grand Slam Records
Most Grand Slam Titles (Men's Singles)
Australian Open (10), Roland Garros (3), Wimbledon (7), US Open (4)
Most Grand Slam Titles (Women's Singles)
Australian Open (11), Roland Garros (5), Wimbledon (3), US Open (5)
Most Grand Slam Titles (Open Era, Women's)
Australian Open (7), Roland Garros (3), Wimbledon (7), US Open (6)
Most Consecutive Grand Slam Titles
2015-16: Wimbledon, US Open, Australian Open, Roland Garros
Youngest Grand Slam Champion (Men's)
1989 Roland Garros
Youngest Grand Slam Champion (Women's)
1997 Australian Open
Ranking Records
Most Weeks at No. 1 (Women's)
Held the record since 1997
Youngest No. 1 (Women's)
March 31, 1997
Most Year-End No. 1 (Women's)
1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1993, 1995, 1996
Match & Serve Records
Fastest Serve Ever Recorded
2012 Busan Challenger (not ATP-recognized)
Fastest Serve (ATP Recognized)
2016 Davis Cup
Longest Match in History
2010 Wimbledon, final score 70-68 in 5th set
Most Career Titles (Men's Open Era)
Surpassed Jimmy Connors' 109 is the all-time target
Most Career Titles (Women's Open Era)
Including 59 Grand Slam titles (singles + doubles)
Most Career Prize Money (Men's)
First player to earn over $180 million in prize money
Surface Records
Most Roland Garros Titles (Men's)
Won between 2005-2022, lost only 4 matches total
Most Wimbledon Titles (Men's)
Won between 2003-2017, including 5 consecutive (2003-07)
Most Australian Open Titles (Men's)
2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2023
Most US Open Titles (Open Era, Men's)
Tied record among three legends
Longest Winning Streak on Clay
April 2005 to May 2007
Longest Winning Streak on Grass
2003 to 2008
Career Titles Leaderboard
ATP β Most Career Titles
| # | Player | Titles | GS | W-L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 103 | 20 | 1250-260 |
| 2 | | 50 | 0 | 50-66 |
| 3 | | 48 | 0 | 48-74 |
| 4 | | 47 | 0 | 47-86 |
| 5 | | 47 | 0 | 47-83 |
| 6 | | 46 | 3 | 748-269 |
| 7 | | 46 | 0 | 46-55 |
| 8 | | 42 | 0 | 42-72 |
| 9 | | 40 | 0 | 40-39 |
| 10 | | 38 | 0 | 38-34 |
WTA β Most Career Titles
| # | Player | Titles | GS | W-L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 68 | 22 | 783-152 |
| 2 | | 49 | 0 | 49-26 |
| 3 | | 45 | 0 | 45-26 |
| 4 | | 44 | 0 | 44-28 |
| 5 | | 42 | 7 | 450-98 |
| 6 | | 40 | 7 | 666-238 |
| 7 | | 40 | 4 | 471-124 |
| 8 | | 38 | 0 | 38-21 |
| 9 | | 36 | 5 | 608-176 |
| 10 | | 36 | 0 | 36-24 |
Grand Slam Titles β All-Time Leaders
| # | Player | Tour | Grand Slams | Total Titles | W-L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | ATP | 24 | 1163-233 | |
| 2 | | WTA | 22 | 68 | 783-152 |
| 3 | | ATP | 22 | 1080-228 | |
| 4 | | ATP | 20 | 103 | 1250-260 |
| 5 | | WTA | 7 | 42 | 450-98 |
| 6 | | WTA | 7 | 40 | 666-238 |
| 7 | | WTA | 5 | 368-83 | |
| 8 | | WTA | 5 | 36 | 608-176 |
| 9 | | WTA | 4 | 40 | 471-124 |
| 10 | | WTA | 4 | 301-171 |
Highest Career Win Percentage (200+ matches)
| # | Player | Tour | Win % | W-L | Titles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | WTA | 83.7% | 783-152 | 68 |
| 2 | | ATP | 83.3% | 1163-233 | |
| 3 | | ATP | 82.8% | 1250-260 | 103 |
| 4 | | ATP | 82.6% | 1080-228 | |
| 5 | | WTA | 77.6% | 608-176 | 36 |
| 6 | | ATP | 74.0% | 612-215 | 32 |
| 7 | | WTA | 73.7% | 666-238 | 40 |
| 8 | | ATP | 73.5% | 748-269 | 46 |
| 9 | | ATP | 70.7% | 565-234 | 29 |
| 10 | | WTA | 70.3% | 633-267 |
Deep Dive Articles
Most Bagels (6-0 Sets) in Grand Slam History
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Longest Winning Streaks on Each Surface
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Most Tennis Titles Won in a Single Year
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Most Prize Money Won in a Single Tournament
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Tennis Players With Most Comebacks From 2 Sets Down
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Most Consecutive Grand Slam Finals
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Most Double Faults in Tennis History
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Fastest Tennis Serves Ever Recorded
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Most Aces in Tennis History
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Oldest Grand Slam Champions
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Youngest Grand Slam Champions Ever
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Longest Tennis Matches in History
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