Who Has Won the Most Matches in Grand Slam Tournaments? The Grand Slam tournaments are the four most important tennis events in the world. They happen every year at the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open. These tournaments are super special, and only the best players can play and win in them.
One really cool record in tennis is the most Grand Slam matches won. This record shows how long a player has been good, how often they win, and how well they do in the biggest tournaments. The players with the most Grand Slam matches won are some of the greatest tennis players ever.
Who Has Won the Most Matches in Grand Slam Tournaments?
In this article, we will talk about the top 12 players who won the most Grand Slam matches. We’ll also talk about why some players are really good in these tournaments.
1. Roger Federer
- Matches Played: 429
- Matches Won: 369
- Country: Switzerland
Roger Federer holds the record for most matches won in Grand Slam tournaments, with an impressive 369 victories. He has also reached a record 31 Grand Slam singles finals, and has won 20 Grand Slam singles titles, placing him third among all male players, behind Novak Djokovic (24) and Rafael Nadal (22).
Federer’s dominance in Grand Slams is particularly evident at Wimbledon, where he has won a record eight titles and holds the record for most consecutive match wins (40). He is also the only player to have appeared in seven consecutive Wimbledon finals (2003-2009). He is widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time.
2. Novak Djokovic
- Matches Played: 409
- Matches Won: 361
- Country: Serbia
Novak Djokovic is currently in second place all-time for most matches won in Grand Slam tournaments, with 361 victories. He is behind only Roger Federer, who has 369 wins. Djokovic has also reached 36 Grand Slam singles finals, winning 24 of them. This places him first among all male players in the Open Era.
Djokovic’s dominance in Grand Slams is particularly evident at the Australian Open, where he has won a record ten titles. He is also the only player to have won all four Grand Slam singles titles at once (and on three different occasions: 2015–2016, 2018–2019, and 2021–2022). He is widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time.
3. Rafael Nadal
- Matches Played: 357
- Matches Won: 314
- Country: Spain
Rafael Nadal is currently in third place all-time for most matches won in Grand Slam tournaments, with 314 victories. Rafael Nadal holds the record for most matches won at a single Grand Slam tournament, with an impressive 112 victories at the French Open. He has also won a record 14 French Open titles, making him the “King of Clay.”
Nadal’s dominance at Roland Garros is unmatched. He has won the tournament a record 14 times, and has only lost two matches there in his entire career. He is also the only player to have won the French Open without dropping a set three times (2008, 2010, and 2017). He is widely regarded as the greatest clay-court player of all time.
4. Jimmy Connors
- Matches Played: 282
- Matches Won: 233
- Country: United States
Jimmy Connors is currently in 4th place all-time for most matches won in Grand Slam tournaments, with 233 victories. He holds the record for most matches won in the US Open, with an impressive 71 victories. He has also won five US Open titles, making him the “King of New York.”
Connors’ dominance at Flushing Meadows is unmatched. He won the tournament five times, and reached the final a record seven times. He is also the only player to have won the US Open on all three surfaces: grass, hard court, and clay. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest American tennis players of all time.
5. Andre Agassi
- Matches Played: 277
- Matches Won: 224
- Country: United States
Andre Agassi holds the record for most matches won in the Australian Open, with a total of 48 wins. He also won the tournament four times, in 1995, 2000, 2001, and 2003.
Overall, Andre Agassi won 224 matches in Grand Slam tournaments, which is the 5th-most all-time. He also reached the finals of 15 Grand Slam tournaments, winning eight of them.
6. Ivan Lendl
- Matches Played: 271
- Matches Won: 222
- Country: Czechoslovakia
Ivan Lendl has won a total of 222 matches in Grand Slam tournaments, which is the sixth most all-time. He has won eight Grand Slam singles titles, and was a runner-up in 11.
Lendl is the only man in professional tennis history to have a match winning percentage of over 90% in five different years (1982, 1985, 1986, 1987, and 1989). He is also the only man to have contested eight consecutive US Open finals.
Lendl’s most successful Grand Slam tournament was the US Open, where he won three titles (1985, 1986, and 1987) and reached the final eight times. He also won three French Open titles (1984, 1986, and 1987) and two Australian Open titles (1989 and 1990).
7. Pete Sampras
- Matches Played: 241
- Matches Won: 203
- Country: United States
Pete Sampras holds the record for most Grand Slam singles matches won with a total of 203. He is also the only player to have reached the quarterfinals of all four Grand Slam tournaments in 13 consecutive years.
Sampras’ most successful Grand Slam tournament was Wimbledon, where he won a record seven titles (1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, and 2000). He also won four US Open titles (1990, 1993, 1995, and 1996) and two Australian Open titles (1994 and 1997). He was also a very good returner of serve, which helped him to win many matches against top players.
8. Andy Murray
- Matches Played: 255
- Matches Won: 200
- Country: United Kingdom
Andy Murray has won a total of 200 matches in Grand Slam tournaments, which is the 8th most all-time. He has won three Grand Slam singles titles, two at Wimbledon (2013 and 2016) and one at the US Open (2012), and has reached eleven major finals.
Murray was ranked in the top 10 for all but one month from July 2008 through to October 2017, and was no lower than world No. 4 in eight of the nine year-end rankings during that span. He is also a very good returner of serve, and his backhand is one of the best in the world.
9. Stefan Edberg
- Matches Played: 225
- Matches Won: 178
- Country: Sweden
Stefan Edberg has won a total of 178 matches in Grand Slam tournaments, which is the ninth most all-time. He has won six Grand Slam singles titles, two each at the Australian Open (1985, 1987), Wimbledon (1988, 1990), and the US Open (1991, 1992). He was also a runner-up in four Grand Slam tournaments.
Edberg was ranked as high as No. 2 in the world in singles, and No. 1 in doubles. He was known for his serve-and-volley style of play, his powerful serve, and his volleying skills. He was also a very good returner of serve, and his mental toughness helped him to win many close matches.
10. John McEnroe
- Matches Played: 205
- Matches Won: 167
- Country: United States
John McEnroe has won a total of 167 matches in Grand Slam tournaments, which is the tenth most of all-time. He holds the record for the most matches won at a single Grand Slam tournament, with 65 victories at the US Open. He achieved this remarkable feat over the course of his illustrious career, spanning from 1977 to 1992. McEnroe’s dominance at the US Open is a testament to his exceptional talent and unwavering determination. He consistently showcased his volleying prowess and tactical brilliance, leaving a lasting impression on the sport of tennis.
McEnroe’s remarkable success at the US Open is particularly noteworthy. He not only holds the record for the most matches won but also boasts an impressive winning percentage of 84.4% (65–12) at the tournament. His four US Open singles titles further solidify his legacy as one of the greatest American tennis players of all time.
11. Boris Becker
- Matches Played: 203
- Matches Won: 163
- Country: Germany
Boris Becker holds an impressive record of 163 matches won in Grand Slam tournaments throughout his career. He participated in a total of 77 Grand Slam tournaments, reaching the final 16 on 49 occasions. His notable achievements include winning six Grand Slam singles titles: three Wimbledon Championships (1985, 1986, and 1989), two Australian Open titles (1991 and 1996), and one US Open title (1989).
Becker’s most successful Grand Slam tournament was Wimbledon, where he emerged victorious three times and won a total of 49 matches. His dominance on grass courts was evident throughout his career. He also demonstrated remarkable versatility in winning titles on the hard courts of the US Open and the clay courts of the Australian Open. His legacy continues to inspire aspiring tennis players worldwide.
12. Stan Wawrinka
- Matches Played: 221
- Matches Won: 156
- Country: Switzerland
Stan Wawrinka has won a total of 156 matches in Grand Slam tournaments throughout his career, placing him 12th on the all-time list. His Grand Slam singles titles include the 2014 Australian Open, the 2015 French Open, and the 2016 US Open.
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Wawrinka’s most successful Grand Slam tournament is the US Open, where he has won 46 matches and reached the final one time. He has also won one titles at the French Open and one title at the Australian Open.
