Greatest Tennis Players Ever

Novak Djokovic

Holds the men's record for Grand Slam titles and weeks at No.1, redefining modern dominance.

Grand Slam Titles: 24Weeks at No.1: 428Active Era: 2003–present

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Rafael Nadal

The King of Clay whose 14 French Open titles are a record unlikely ever to be broken.

Grand Slam Titles: 22Weeks at No.1: 209Active Era: 2001–2024

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Roger Federer

Redefined grace and shot-making, inspiring a generation with unmatched elegance and consistency.

Grand Slam Titles: 20Weeks at No.1: 310Active Era: 1998–2022

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Serena Williams

Dominated women's tennis for two decades with unmatched power and mental toughness.

Grand Slam Titles: 23Weeks at No.1: 319Active Era: 1995–2022

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Steffi Graf

Completed the only Golden Slam in tennis history in 1988, a feat still unmatched.

Grand Slam Titles: 22Weeks at No.1: 377Active Era: 1982–1999

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Margaret Court

Holds the all-time record for most Grand Slam singles titles across any era.

Grand Slam Titles: 24Weeks at No.1: —Active Era: 1960–1977

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Pete Sampras

Dominated the 1990s with a lethal serve-and-volley game and record year-end No.1 finishes.

Grand Slam Titles: 14Weeks at No.1: 286Active Era: 1988–2002

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Martina Navratilova

Revolutionized fitness and athleticism in women's tennis with an incredible 18 majors.

Grand Slam Titles: 18Weeks at No.1: 332Active Era: 1975–2006

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Björn Borg

Won 11 majors before retiring at 26, blending baseline dominance with icy composure.

Grand Slam Titles: 11Weeks at No.1: 109Active Era: 1973–1981

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Andre Agassi

The only man to win all four majors, an Olympic gold, and a Masters title on multiple surfaces.

Grand Slam Titles: 8Weeks at No.1: 101Active Era: 1986–2006

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John McEnroe

A tactical genius with unmatched touch at net, and one of the sport's fiercest competitors.

Grand Slam Titles: 7Weeks at No.1: 170Active Era: 1978–1992

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Chris Evert

Won a staggering 90% of her career matches, a record of consistency unmatched in tennis.

Grand Slam Titles: 18Weeks at No.1: 260Active Era: 1972–1989

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Rod Laver

The only player to complete the calendar Grand Slam twice, once as an amateur, once as a pro.

Grand Slam Titles: 11Weeks at No.1: —Active Era: 1956–1979

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Venus Williams

A pioneering power-and-serve game that helped transform the women's game forever.

Grand Slam Titles: 7Weeks at No.1: 11Active Era: 1994–2020

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Monica Seles

An unstoppable force before a tragic attack derailed one of the most dominant careers ever.

Grand Slam Titles: 9Weeks at No.1: 178Active Era: 1989–2003

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Jimmy Connors

Holds the record for most ATP singles titles won, with relentless competitive fire.

Grand Slam Titles: 8Weeks at No.1: 268Active Era: 1972–1996

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Ivan Lendl

Brought a professional, analytical approach to training that changed the modern game.

Grand Slam Titles: 8Weeks at No.1: 270Active Era: 1978–1994

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Billie Jean King

A trailblazer whose 'Battle of the Sexes' win reshaped tennis and gender equality in sport.

Grand Slam Titles: 12Weeks at No.1: —Active Era: 1959–1983

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Carlos Alcaraz

The youngest No.1 in men's history, already a multi-Slam champion in his early 20s.

Grand Slam Titles: 4Weeks at No.1: 36Active Era: 2018–present

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Iga Świątek

A relentless clay-court dominator who's rapidly building an all-time great résumé.

Grand Slam Titles: 5Weeks at No.1: 125Active Era: 2016–present

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