Unfurling the record books reveals a staggering collection of iconic numbers that tell the story of tennis’s legends, from Serena Williams' 23 Grand Slam titles and Novak Djokovic's 24 to Steffi Graf’s Golden Slam and Roger Federer’s 310 weeks at world No. 1.
Key Takeaways
- Roger Federer won 20 Grand Slam singles titles, including 6 Australian Opens, 1 French Open, 8 Wimbledons, and 5 US Opens between 2003 and 2018.
- Rafael Nadal secured 22 Grand Slam singles titles, with 14 French Opens, 2 Australian Opens, 2 Wimbledons, and 4 US Opens from 2005 to 2022.
- Novak Djokovic claimed 24 Grand Slam singles titles, featuring 10 Australian Opens, 3 French Opens, 7 Wimbledons, and 4 US Opens up to 2024.
- Roger Federer won 103 ATP singles titles, including 6 ATP Masters 1000 events and 28 ATP 500 titles.
- Rafael Nadal secured 92 ATP singles titles, featuring 36 ATP Masters 1000 titles and 11 ATP 500 titles.
- Novak Djokovic claimed 99 ATP singles titles, including 40 ATP Masters 1000 titles and 14 ATP 500 titles up to 2024.
- Roger Federer spent 310 weeks as ATP World No. 1, record until Djokovic surpassed.
- Novak Djokovic has accumulated 428 weeks at No. 1 as of 2024, all-time record.
- Rafael Nadal held No. 1 ranking for 209 weeks, peaking with 5 consecutive year-end No. 1s 2013-2017? Wait, 2008,2010,2013-2014.
- Roger Federer earned $130,594,339 in career prize money as of retirement.
- Novak Djokovic surpassed $180 million in career prize money in 2024.
- Rafael Nadal has over $140 million in ATP prize money earnings.
- Roger Federer leads Federer-Nadal head-to-head 24-16 overall.
- Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal H2H is 30-29 for Djokovic as of 2024.
- Federer-Djokovic head-to-head stands at 27-23 for Djokovic.
The blog post highlights the Grand Slam title counts and career records of tennis legends.
ATP/WTA Tour Titles
- Roger Federer won 103 ATP singles titles, including 6 ATP Masters 1000 events and 28 ATP 500 titles.
- Rafael Nadal secured 92 ATP singles titles, featuring 36 ATP Masters 1000 titles and 11 ATP 500 titles.
- Novak Djokovic claimed 99 ATP singles titles, including 40 ATP Masters 1000 titles and 14 ATP 500 titles up to 2024.
- Jimmy Connors won 109 ATP singles titles, the all-time record, including 8 Grand Slams and numerous smaller events.
- Ivan Lendl captured 94 ATP singles titles, with 8 Grand Slams, 22 Masters, and many 500-level titles.
- Pete Sampras earned 64 ATP singles titles, including 5 ATP Masters Series titles and 14 Grand Slams? Wait, 14 GS but titles total 64.
- Andre Agassi won 60 ATP singles titles, featuring 17 ATP Masters titles and 8 Grand Slams.
- Andy Murray secured 46 ATP singles titles, including 14 Masters 1000 and 3 Grand Slams.
- Serena Williams won 73 WTA singles titles, including 23 Grand Slams and 10 WTA 1000 events.
- Steffi Graf claimed 107 WTA singles titles, with 22 Grand Slams and 27 Tier I events.
- Martina Navratilova won 167 WTA singles titles officially, including 18 Grand Slams and many Tier I.
- Chris Evert secured 157 WTA singles titles, featuring 18 Grand Slams and 29 Tier I tournaments.
- Margaret Court won 192 WTA-sanctioned singles titles before modern era, including 24 Grand Slams.
- Venus Williams earned 49 WTA singles titles, including 7 Grand Slams and 4 WTA 1000s.
- Maria Sharapova won 36 WTA singles titles, with 5 Grand Slams and 2 WTA Championships.
- Justine Henin claimed 43 WTA singles titles, including 7 Grand Slams and 6 WTA 1000s.
- Novak Djokovic won 7 ATP Finals titles in 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2020, and 2023-2024.
- Roger Federer secured 6 ATP Masters 1000 titles on clay, including 5 Monte Carlo and 1 Rome.
- Rafael Nadal holds record 12 Monte-Carlo Masters titles from 2005 to 2012 and 2017-2018.
- Novak Djokovic has 30 Indian Wells/Miami Sunshine Double attempts but won both in 2011, 2014-2016.
- Serena Williams won 4 consecutive US Open titles from 2012 to 2014.
- Steffi Graf achieved Golden Slam in 1988, winning all 4 GS and Olympic gold.
- Rafael Nadal won 11 Barcelona Open titles from 2005 to 2018 consecutively some years.
- Novak Djokovic holds 40 Masters 1000 titles, record, across all 9 events.
ATP/WTA Tour Titles Interpretation
While Federer danced to his 103 titles, Nadal relentlessly hammered 36 from the Masters mines, and Djokovic meticulously claimed a record 40, each carved a vastly different but equally dominant path to the summit.
Grand Slam Performance
- Roger Federer won 20 Grand Slam singles titles, including 6 Australian Opens, 1 French Open, 8 Wimbledons, and 5 US Opens between 2003 and 2018.
- Rafael Nadal secured 22 Grand Slam singles titles, with 14 French Opens, 2 Australian Opens, 2 Wimbledons, and 4 US Opens from 2005 to 2022.
- Novak Djokovic claimed 24 Grand Slam singles titles, featuring 10 Australian Opens, 3 French Opens, 7 Wimbledons, and 4 US Opens up to 2024.
- Pete Sampras captured 14 Grand Slam singles titles, including 2 Australian Opens, 7 Wimbledons, and 5 US Opens between 1990 and 2002.
- Andre Agassi won 8 Grand Slam singles titles: 4 Australian Opens, 1 French Open, 1 Wimbledon, and 2 US Opens from 1992 to 2003.
- Andy Murray earned 3 Grand Slam singles titles: 2 Wimbledons in 2013 and 2016, and 1 US Open in 2012.
- Stan Wawrinka won 3 Grand Slam singles titles: Australian Open 2014, French Open 2015, US Open 2016.
- Gustavo Kuerten claimed 3 Grand Slam singles titles, all French Opens in 1997, 2000, and 2001.
- Juan Martin del Potro won 1 Grand Slam singles title at the US Open in 2009.
- Marin Cilic secured 1 Grand Slam singles title at the US Open in 2014.
- Serena Williams won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, including 7 Australian Opens, 3 French Opens, 7 Wimbledons, and 6 US Opens from 1999 to 2017.
- Steffi Graf captured 22 Grand Slam singles titles: 4 Australian Opens, 6 French Opens, 7 Wimbledons, 5 US Opens between 1987 and 1999.
- Martina Navratilova won 18 Grand Slam singles titles: 3 Australian Opens, 2 French Opens, 9 Wimbledons, 4 US Opens from 1978 to 1990.
- Chris Evert secured 18 Grand Slam singles titles: 7 French Opens, 3 Wimbledons, 6 US Opens, 2 Australian Opens between 1974 and 1986.
- Billie Jean King won 12 Grand Slam singles titles: 1 Australian Open, 1 French Open, 6 Wimbledons, 4 US Opens from 1966 to 1975.
- Margaret Court claimed 24 Grand Slam singles titles: 11 Australian Opens, 5 French Opens, 3 Wimbledons, 5 US Opens between 1960 and 1973.
- Venus Williams won 7 Grand Slam singles titles: 5 Wimbledons, 2 US Opens from 2000 to 2008.
- Maria Sharapova secured 5 Grand Slam singles titles: 1 French Open, 1 Wimbledon, 3 US Opens? Wait, actually 2004 Wimbledon, 2006 US Open, 2008 Australian Open, 2012 French Open, 2014 French Open.
- Justine Henin won 7 Grand Slam singles titles: 4 French Opens, 2 Australian Opens, 1 US Open between 2003 and 2007.
- Kim Clijsters claimed 4 Grand Slam singles titles: 1 French Open, 3 US Opens from 2005 to 2010.
- Novak Djokovic reached 37 Grand Slam singles finals, winning 24 and losing 13 up to 2024.
- Roger Federer appeared in 31 Grand Slam singles finals, securing 20 titles from 2003 to 2018.
- Rafael Nadal contested 30 Grand Slam singles finals, winning 22 between 2005 and 2022.
- Serena Williams reached 33 Grand Slam singles finals, winning 23 from 1999 to 2019.
- Steffi Graf played in 31 Grand Slam singles finals, claiming 22 victories from 1987 to 1999.
- Pete Sampras reached 18 Grand Slam singles finals, winning 14 between 1990 and 2002.
- Martina Navratilova appeared in 32 Grand Slam singles finals, winning 18 from 1978 to 1990.
- Chris Evert contested 34 Grand Slam singles finals, securing 18 titles from 1974 to 1986.
- Novak Djokovic holds the record for most Grand Slam semi-final appearances with 48 up to 2024.
- Roger Federer has the most Grand Slam quarter-final appearances with 58 from 1999 to 2021.
Grand Slam Performance Interpretation
The relentless "Big Three" redefined greatness by piling up Slams with staggering consistency, but lurking within their awe-inspiring tallies is the humbling truth of tennis: that while a few legends have turned the sport into a private kingdom of multiple crowns, the vast majority of history's finest, from the mighty Serena to the heroic one-time champions, have known the brutal reality that even reaching a final is a monumental, career-defining achievement.
Head-to-Head Records
- Roger Federer leads Federer-Nadal head-to-head 24-16 overall.
- Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal H2H is 30-29 for Djokovic as of 2024.
- Federer-Djokovic head-to-head stands at 27-23 for Djokovic.
- Nadal holds 6-0 record over Federer on clay.
- Serena Williams leads Venus Williams 19-12 in head-to-head.
- Steffi Graf vs Chris Evert H2H is 10-4 for Evert? Wait, actually 11-6 for Navratilova vs Evert but Graf-Evert 10-4 Graf.
- Martina Navratilova vs Chris Evert is 43-37 for Navratilova overall.
- Djokovic leads Nadal 20-8 on hard courts.
- Nadal leads Federer 14-10 on hard courts.
- Federer holds 16-11 edge over Djokovic on grass.
- Sampras vs Agassi H2H is 20-14 for Sampras.
- Murray vs Djokovic is 11-25 for Djokovic dominance.
- Serena Williams vs Maria Sharapova is 20-2.
- Venus Williams vs Serena is 12-19 against Venus.
- Justine Henin vs Serena Williams H2H 8-6 for Henin.
- Nadal vs Djokovic on clay is 20-8 for Nadal.
- Federer vs Nadal on grass 3-1 for Federer.
- Djokovic vs Federer indoors 12-6 for Djokovic.
- Chris Evert vs Martina Navratilova on clay 10-4 for Evert.
- Steffi Graf vs Monica Seles H2H 10-5 for Graf.
- Agassi vs Sampras on hard 7-10 against Agassi.
Head-to-Head Records Interpretation
This dizzying web of statistics proves that in tennis, as in life, the only universal truth is that everyone has a nemesis, a rival they can't quite solve, and a surface that makes them feel like a god.
Prize Money and Earnings
- Roger Federer earned $130,594,339 in career prize money as of retirement.
- Novak Djokovic surpassed $180 million in career prize money in 2024.
- Rafael Nadal has over $140 million in ATP prize money earnings.
- Andy Murray accumulated $68 million in prize money.
- Serena Williams earned $94,615,733 in WTA prize money, record for women.
- Venus Williams has $42,280,541 in WTA prize money.
- Steffi Graf earned $21,891,529 in official WTA prize money adjusted.
- Novak Djokovic won $21,562,000 from Grand Slams alone up to 2024.
- Roger Federer received highest single tournament payout at $3.3m Dubai 2005 adjusted.
- Rafael Nadal earned over $40 million from French Open participations.
- Pete Sampras earned $43,280,489 career prize money.
- Andre Agassi made $31,152,163 in ATP prize money.
- Maria Sharapova earned $38,807,426 in WTA prize money.
- Simona Halep has $30 million+ in WTA earnings.
- Carlos Alcaraz earned over $20 million by age 21 in 2024.
- Iga Swiatek crossed $25 million in prize money by 2024.
- John McEnroe earned $12,547,330 career ATP prize money.
- Bjorn Borg made $3,571,696 but inflation-adjusted highest.
- Serena Williams' 2017 Australian Open win netted $4.2 million? Wait, actually 2017 AO winner $2.9m but career highs.
- Novak Djokovic holds record single year prize money $18,163,674 in 2023.
Prize Money and Earnings Interpretation
In the grand ledger of tennis, while records fall like aces and fortunes rise with inflation, Serena’s earnings serve as a powerful benchmark for the women’s game, yet Novak Djokovic has quite literally banked a historic lead that even Roger Federer’s princely Dubai payday couldn’t volley against.
Year-End Rankings and Weeks at No.1
- Roger Federer spent 310 weeks as ATP World No. 1, record until Djokovic surpassed.
- Novak Djokovic has accumulated 428 weeks at No. 1 as of 2024, all-time record.
- Rafael Nadal held No. 1 ranking for 209 weeks, peaking with 5 consecutive year-end No. 1s 2013-2017? Wait, 2008,2010,2013-2014.
- Pete Sampras ended year as No. 1 for 6 consecutive years from 1993 to 1998.
- Andre Agassi was year-end No. 1 in 1999 after winning all 4 Slams.
- Andy Murray became year-end No. 1 in 2016 after 8 weeks at top.
- Steffi Graf spent 377 weeks at WTA No. 1, record for women.
- Serena Williams held WTA No. 1 for 319 weeks across 13 separate periods.
- Martina Navratilova was No. 1 for 332 weeks in pre-computer era adjusted.
- Chris Evert spent 260 weeks at WTA No. 1 during her career.
- Venus Williams held No. 1 for 11 weeks in 2002.
- Justine Henin was year-end No. 1 four times: 2003,2006,2007.
- Novak Djokovic first reached No. 1 on July 4, 2011, after Wimbledon win.
- Roger Federer achieved No. 1 on February 2, 2004, holding it for first 237 weeks streak record.
- Lleyton Hewitt was youngest year-end No. 1 at 20 in 2001 and 2002.
- Carlos Alcaraz became youngest No. 1 at 19 in 2022.
- Iga Swiatek has been year-end No. 1 since 2022, extending to 2023 with 108 weeks by 2024.
- Ash Barty held No. 1 for 114 consecutive weeks before retirement in 2022.
- Serena Williams was No. 1 on her birthday multiple times, record holder.
- Novak Djokovic has 8 year-end No. 1 finishes as of 2023.
Year-End Rankings and Weeks at No.1 Interpretation
Federer's breathtaking 310 weeks as world number one seemed untouchable, until Djokovic meticulously built a 428-week fortress on top of it, leaving a pantheon of legends like Nadal, Sampras, Graf, and Serena all looking up from various historic plateaus in the rankings mountain.
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