People of all ages have long appreciated the sport of tennis, which has been around for millennia. There have been many outstanding tennis players who have established themselves over time. Here are the top 10 tennis players of all time, however, when it comes to the greatest of the best.
1. Andre Agassi
the 29th day of April 1970 in Las Vegas, Nevada
$145 million in net value
61 career championships; $31,152,975 in career awards
Slammer Singles 8 total titles, including Australian, French, US Open, and Wimbledon. 1996 Olympic Gold Medalist.
American tennis superstar Andre Agassi. He was a former World No. 1 and is frequently considered as one of the all-time great tennis players. He has eight Grand Slam victories and spent 101 weeks as the top player in the world. Agassi is one of only two athletes who have won an Olympic gold medal, all four Grand Slams, and the Tennis Championships.
2. John McEnroe
in Wiesbaden, West Germany, on February 16, 1959
$100 billion in net value
Prize money for careers: $12,547,797
105 career championships on ATP
Seven Grand Slam Singles Titles in all, including three at Wimbledon and four at the US Open.
One of the finest and best tennis players of all time is John McEnroe, a former World No. 1 tennis player from the United States. Throughout his career, he has won 7 Grand Slam singles championships. John held the number one spot for 170 consecutive weeks. He also held the top spot in the doubles rankings for a total of 270 weeks. With 10 ATP Tour Championships, he also holds the record for the most of them.
3. Jimmy Connors
at East St. Louis, Illinois, on September 2, 1952
$30,000,000 in assets
147 total ATP championships; $8,641,040 in career prizes
Slammer Singles 8 total titles, including 1 Australian, 2 Wimbledon, and 5 US Open
Jimmy Connors, a tennis superstar from the United States, is regarded as one of the sport’s all-time greats. He has eight Grand Slam victories and spent 268 weeks as the top player in the world. He also holds the record with more than 1,000 victories during a career.
4. Ivan Lendl
Born in Ostrava, Czechoslovakia, on March 7, 1960
$40,000,000 in net value
Prize money for careers: $21,262,417
144 career championships on ATP
Slammer Singles 8 titles total, including 3 French, 2 Australian, and 3 US Open
Czech tennis great Ivan Lendl is well-known. He has eight Grand Slam victories and spent 270 weeks as the top player in the world. He is the first athlete to have triumphed in all four Grand Slam competitions on three distinct court surfaces.
One of the top tennis players from Czechoslovakia and one of the best players of all time is Ivan Lendl.
5. Bjorn Borg
near Sodertalje, Stockholm County, Sweden, on June 6, 1956
$40,000,000 in net value
Prize money for careers: $3,655,751
101 career ATP victories
Slammer Singles 11 total titles, 6 French and 5 Wimbledon.
One of the best tennis players of all time is Björn Borg, a former World No. 1 player from Sweden. He has amassed 11 Grand Slam victories and spent a total of four years as the top player in the world. He is the only player to have five consecutive victories in the French Open. He has won six French Open championships, which is the most in history.
6. Pete Sampras
Born: August 12, 1971, in Potomac, Maryland
$150 billion in net value
Prize money for careers: $43,280,489
64 career ATP victories
Slammer Singles 14 total titles, including 2 Australian, 7 Wimbledon, and 5 US Open
Former World No. 1 Pete Sampras is regarded as one of the finest and best tennis players of all time. He has 14 Grand Slam victories and spent six years as the top player in the world. He also has over 10,000 career aces, which is the most ever. Additionally, Pete Sampras has won 11 ATP Tour Championships, which is the most in history.
7. Rod Laver
Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia, August 8, 1938
$20 million in net value
200 ATP singles championships, $1,565,413 in total career prizes
11 Grand Slam singles titles in all, including three each from the Australian, French, US Open, and Wimbledon.
Nine Pro Slam Singles Championships: three US, four Wembley, one French, and one Wimbledon
Tennis great from Australia, Rod Laver. He is one of just two players to have won all four Grand Slams in a single year and has 11 Grand Slam victories. Additionally, he held the top spot in the global rankings for a total of seven years. He is also one of four male athletes who have won each major championship twice.
8. Rafael Nadal
In Manacor, Majorca, in the Balearic Islands, Spain, on June 3, 1986
$220 million in net worth
Prize money for careers: $130,681,472
92 career wins in singles on the ATP circuit
Slammer Singles 22 total titles, including two Australian, fourteen French, four US Open, and two Wimbledon
One more of the greatest players of all time is Rafael Nadal. He is regarded as one of the greatest male tennis players in history. He is one of just two players to have won all four Grand Slams on clay and has won 22 Grand Slam tournaments. Additionally, he held the top spot in the global rankings for a total of 209 weeks.
One of just two athletes to complete the Career Golden Slam in singles is Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal. He is one more of tennis’ finest and best players in history. Additionally, he held the top spot for 209 weeks in the global rankings.
9. Roger Federer
Basel, Switzerland, on August 8, 1981, birth date
Assets: $70 million
Prize money for careers: $130,594,339
A total of 103 career ATP singles victories
Slammer Singles 20 total titles, including 6 Australian, 1 French, 5 US Open, and 8 Wimbledon
There is no questioning Roger Federer’s status as one of the all-time great tennis players. He is the only player to have won Wimbledon eight times, and he holds the record with 20 Grand Slam victories. Additionally, he held the top spot in the global rankings for a record 310 consecutive weeks.
Most people agree that Roger Federer is the greatest tennis player who has ever lived. Federer, a talented all-court athlete, is well-liked by tennis fans. Additionally, he is among the top 10 highest-paid sportsmen across all sports. He is the only athlete to have triumphed in all four Grand Slam competitions on three distinct playing surfaces.
10. Novak Djokovic
the 22nd of May 1987 in Belgrade, Serbia
$220 million in net worth
Prize money for careers: $159,041,453
88 career wins in ATP singles
Total number of Grand Slam singles titles: 21, including 9 Australian, 7 Wimbledon, 3 US Open, and 2 French Open titles.
One of the top tennis players in the present day is Novak Djokovic. He has 21 Grand Slam victories and a total of 273 weeks at the top of the world rankings. He is the only player to have triumphed in every one of the nine Masters 1000 competitions.
Another outstanding tennis player who has achieved considerable success recently is Novak Djokovic. In the Open Era, Djokovic is also the first man to complete a double Career Grand Slam. Additionally, he is the first player on the ATP Tour to accomplish the Career Golden Masters (twice).