The Greatest Men's Tennis Players of All Time
Who are the greatest men's tennis players of all time? When you're talking about the best players over a period of decades in any sport, the list is probably going to be long, and highly debatable. This list includes some of the greatest male tennis players to ever step on the court. And yes, they include those who played pre-1968, though many listed here are among the greatest male tennis players of the open era (post-'68). Vote for the best, vote down any players you don't think deserve a spot up top and of course, feel free to rerank this list however you want. Any list of outstanding male tennis players should include names like Roger Federer, John McEnroe, Rafael Nadal and Björn Borg—as these guys are easily the top tennis players. Debate about who gets the number one spot might get heated, but all of us probably agree that the names listed here should be considered among the best, and in some cases, some of the greatest athletes of all time, regardless of sport. Now that you've perused this list of the greatest men's tennis players ever, why not vote for the ladies on this list of the greatest women's tennis players of all time, too?
- Switzerland
- Birthplace: Basel, Switzerland
- Year Turned Pro: 1998
Australian Open: Winner 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2017, 2018; Finalist 2009
French Open: Winner 2009; Finalist 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011
Wimbledon: Winner 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012, 2017; Finalist 2008, 2014, 2015, 2019
US Open: Winner 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008; Finalist 2009, 2015 - Serbia
- Birthplace: Belgrade, Serbia
- Year Turned Pro: 2003
Australian Open: Winner 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020
French Open: Winner 2016; Finalist 2012, 2014, 2015
Wimbledon: Winner 2011, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019; Finalist 2013
US Open: Winner 2011, 2015, 2018; Finalist 2007, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2016 - Spain
- Birthplace: Manacor, Mallorca, Spain
- Year Turned Pro: 2001
Australian Open: Winner 2009; Finalist 2012, 2014, 2017, 2019
French Open: Winner 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019
Wimbledon: Winner 2008, 2010; Finalist 2006, 2007, 2011
US Open: Winner 2010, 2013, 2017, 2019; Finalist 2011 - Sweden
- Birthplace: Stockholm, Sweden
- Year Turned Pro: 1973
French Open: Winner 1974, 1975, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981
Wimbledon: Winner 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980; Finalist 1981
US Open: Finalist 1976, 1978, 1980, 1981 - United States of America
- Birthplace: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
- Year Turned Pro: 1986
Australian Open: Winner 1995, 2000, 2001, 2003
French Open: Winner 1999; Finalist 1990, 1991
Wimbledon: Winner 1992; Finalist 1999
US Open: Winner 1994, 1999; Finalist 1995, 2002, 2005 - Australia
- Birthplace: Rockhampton, Australia
- Year Turned Pro: 1962
Australian Open: Winner 1960, 1962, 1969; Finalist 1961
French Open: Winner 1969; Finalist 1968
Wimbledon: Winner 1961, 1962, 1968, 1969; Finalist 1959, 1960
US Open: Winner 1962, 1969; Finalist 1960, 1961
*ineligible for Grand Slams from 1963-1968