Top 100 All-Time Tennis Players

"Celebrating the best in tennis history"

Explore the world of tennis through its greatest players. From the early pioneers to modern legends, this list covers the top 100 tennis players who have left an indelible mark on the sport. Their skill, passion, and dedication have defined the game, setting benchmarks for future generations.

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• Top 100 All-Time Tennis Players
  • Topics
  • Overview
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  • Men's Singles
  • Women's Singles
  • Doubles
  • Pioneers
  • Modern Era
  • Top 100 List
  • Top 100 Table
  • Conclusion

Overview

• Title: "Top 100 All-Time Tennis Players: The Greatest Legends of Tennis History"
• Subtitle: "The Greatest Legends of Tennis History"
• Tagline: "Celebrating the best in tennis history"
• Description: "A comprehensive list of the top 100 tennis players of all time, highlighting their achievements and contributions to the sport."
• Keywords: Tennis, Players, Legends, History, Greatest, All-Time, Champions, Icons, ATP, WTA

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# Top 100 All-Time Tennis Players
- The Greatest Legends of Tennis History
- Celebrating the best in tennis history
- A comprehensive list of the top 100 tennis players of all time, highlighting their achievements and contributions to the sport.
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Men's Singles

"The kings of the court"

Men's singles tennis has seen numerous legends who dominated the courts with their exceptional skills, stamina, and strategic minds. These players have set records, won Grand Slams, and inspired millions around the globe.

1. Roger Federer: Known for his elegance and record Grand Slam titles.
2. Rafael Nadal: The undisputed king of clay with numerous French Open titles.
3. Novak Djokovic: Dominated with his all-around game and mental fortitude.
4. Rod Laver: The only player to win two calendar-year Grand Slams.
5. Pete Sampras: Known for his powerful serve and 14 Grand Slam titles.
6. Bjorn Borg: Dominated both Wimbledon and the French Open.
7. Andre Agassi: A complete player with a career Grand Slam.
8. John McEnroe: Famous for his skill and fiery temperament.
9. Ivan Lendl: Known for his consistency and numerous Grand Slam finals.
10. Jimmy Connors: Record holder for most career titles in the Open Era.
11. Ken Rosewall: Longevity and consistency defined his career.
12. Boris Becker: Youngest Wimbledon champion at age 17.
13. Stefan Edberg: Renowned for his serve-and-volley game.
14. Mats Wilander: A versatile player with multiple Grand Slam titles.
15. Guillermo Vilas: Dominated the clay courts in the 1970s.
16. Andy Murray: Consistent top player with multiple Grand Slam wins.
17. Arthur Ashe: First African American to win Wimbledon and US Open.
18. Stan Smith: Known for his success in singles and doubles.
19. Michael Chang: Youngest male Grand Slam champion at 17.
20. Lleyton Hewitt: Known for his tenacity and two Grand Slam titles.

Women's Singles

"The queens of the court"

Women's singles tennis has produced some of the most iconic and influential athletes in sports history. These players have not only won numerous titles but also broken barriers and inspired generations.

1. Serena Williams: Dominant force with record Grand Slam titles.
2. Steffi Graf: Achieved the Golden Slam in 1988.
3. Martina Navratilova: Known for her dominance on grass and hard courts.
4. Chris Evert: Clay court specialist with a record French Open wins.
5. Margaret Court: Record holder for most Grand Slam singles titles.
6. Billie Jean King: Advocate for gender equality in sports.
7. Monica Seles: Youngest French Open champion at 16.
8. Venus Williams: Multiple Grand Slam titles and Olympic golds.
9. Justine Henin: Known for her one-handed backhand and clay court prowess.
10. Maria Sharapova: Career Grand Slam and global icon.
11. Evonne Goolagong: Graceful player with multiple Grand Slam titles.
12. Lindsay Davenport: Powerful groundstrokes and multiple Grand Slam wins.
13. Arantxa Sánchez Vicario: Renowned for her tenacity and clay court skills.
14. Kim Clijsters: Successful comeback player with multiple Grand Slam titles.
15. Martina Hingis: Youngest world No. 1 and multiple Grand Slam titles.
16. Amélie Mauresmo: Known for her versatility and multiple Grand Slam wins.
17. Gabriela Sabatini: Popular player with a powerful game.
18. Jennifer Capriati: Youngest Grand Slam semifinalist at 14.
19. Hana Mandlíková: Versatile player with multiple Grand Slam titles.
20. Simona Halep: Consistent top player with Grand Slam victories.

Doubles

"The masters of teamwork"

Doubles tennis requires a different skill set, emphasizing teamwork, strategy, and coordination. These players have excelled in doubles, creating formidable partnerships and achieving great success.

1. John McEnroe and Peter Fleming: Dominant duo with numerous titles.
2. Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan: Most successful doubles team in history.
3. Todd Woodbridge and Mark Woodforde: Known as "The Woodies" with multiple Grand Slams.
4. Martina Navratilova and Pam Shriver: Dominant women's doubles team.
5. Serena Williams and Venus Williams: Successful sister duo.
6. Gigi Fernández and Natasha Zvereva: Multiple Grand Slam titles together.
7. Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes: Successful Indian doubles team.
8. Daniel Nestor and Nenad Zimonjić: Consistent top team with Grand Slam titles.
9. Lisa Raymond and Samantha Stosur: Dominant pair with numerous titles.
10. Jana Novotná and Helena Suková: Successful Czech duo.
11. Martina Hingis and Sania Mirza: Dominated the women's doubles circuit.
12. Liezel Huber and Cara Black: Consistent top performers.
13. Bob Hewitt and Frew McMillan: Successful doubles partnership.
14. Virginia Ruano Pascual and Paola Suárez: Dominant women's doubles team.
15. Todd Martin and Jonathan Stark: Successful partnership in the 90s.
16. Anders Järryd and Hans Simonsson: Successful Swedish duo.
17. Donald Johnson and Jared Palmer: Successful partnership with Grand Slam wins.
18. Mary Joe Fernández and Zina Garrison: Successful women's doubles team.
19. Jean-Julien Rojer and Horia Tecău: Consistent top performers.
20. Jonas Björkman and Todd Woodbridge: Successful later partnership for Woodbridge.

Pioneers

"The trailblazers of tennis"

These players were the early stars of tennis, setting the foundations for the modern game. Their contributions to the sport go beyond their achievements, as they helped shape tennis into what it is today.

1. Bill Tilden: Dominant player in the early 20th century.
2. Suzanne Lenglen: Early women's tennis star known for her grace.
3. Jack Kramer: Influential player and promoter of professional tennis.
4. Helen Wills Moody: Dominated women's tennis in the 1920s and 1930s.
5. Don Budge: First player to win a calendar-year Grand Slam.
6. Alice Marble: Pioneering women's tennis champion.
7. Fred Perry: Won all four Grand Slam tournaments.
8. Althea Gibson: First African American to win a Grand Slam title.
9. Pancho Gonzales: Dominant player in the 1950s.
10. Maureen Connolly: First woman to win a calendar-year Grand Slam.
11. Tony Trabert: Successful player and later a renowned coach.
12. Margaret Osborne duPont: Multiple Grand Slam winner in singles and doubles.
13. Roy Emerson: Record holder for most Grand Slam titles before the Open Era.
14. Frank Sedgman: Successful player in the 1950s.
15. Doris Hart: Achieved a career Grand Slam in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles.
16. Ken Rosewall: Known for his longevity and success over multiple decades.
17. Lew Hoad: Successful player in the 1950s.
18. Maria Bueno: Dominant women's player from Brazil.
19. Rod Laver: Only player to win two calendar-year Grand Slams.
20. Billie Jean King: Advocate for gender equality and multiple Grand Slam titles.

Modern Era

"The contemporary stars"

The modern era of tennis has seen some of the most exciting and competitive matches in the sport's history. These players are known for their athleticism, skill, and ability to thrill fans worldwide.

1. Novak Djokovic: Dominated the men's game with multiple Grand Slam titles.
2. Rafael Nadal: Known for his incredible clay court record.
3. Roger Federer: Considered by many as the greatest of all time.
4. Serena Williams: Dominated women's tennis with power and grace.
5. Andy Murray: Consistent performer with multiple Grand Slam titles.
6. Simona Halep: Consistent top player with Grand Slam victories.
7. Naomi Osaka: Emerging star with multiple Grand Slam titles.
8. Dominic Thiem: Known for his powerful game and Grand Slam success.
9. Ashleigh Barty: Versatile player and Grand Slam champion.
10. Stan Wawrinka: Known for his powerful backhand and Grand Slam wins.
11. Angelique Kerber: Multiple Grand Slam winner with a strong all-around game.
12. Petra Kvitová: Powerful left-handed player with Grand Slam titles.
13. Daniil Medvedev: Emerging star with a strong hard-court game.
14. Alexander Zverev: Consistent top performer with ATP titles.
15. Stefanos Tsitsipas: Known for his exciting playing style and Grand Slam runs.
16. Bianca Andreescu: Young star with a US Open title.
17. Garbiñe Muguruza: Grand Slam champion with a powerful game.
18. Karolina Pliskova: Known for her strong serve and consistent performance.
19. Victoria Azarenka: Multiple Grand Slam winner with a strong baseline game.
20. Coco Gauff: Young talent with immense potential.

Top 100 List

1. Roger Federer (Men's Singles)
2. Serena Williams (Women's Singles)
3. Rafael Nadal (Men's Singles)
4. Novak Djokovic (Men's Singles)
5. Steffi Graf (Women's Singles)
6. Martina Navratilova (Women's Singles)
7. Pete Sampras (Men's Singles)
8. Chris Evert (Women's Singles)
9. Margaret Court (Women's Singles)
10. Rod Laver (Men's Singles)
11. Andre Agassi (Men's Singles)
12. Billie Jean King (Women's Singles)
13. Bjorn Borg (Men's Singles)
14. John McEnroe (Men's Singles)
15. Monica Seles (Women's Singles)
16. Ivan Lendl (Men's Singles)
17. Jimmy Connors (Men's Singles)
18. Venus Williams (Women's Singles)
19. Ken Rosewall (Men's Singles)
20. Justine Henin (Women's Singles)
21. Boris Becker (Men's Singles)
22. Maria Sharapova (Women's Singles)
23. Stefan Edberg (Men's Singles)
24. Evonne Goolagong (Women's Singles)
25. Mats Wilander (Men's Singles)
26. Lindsay Davenport (Women's Singles)
27. Guillermo Vilas (Men's Singles)
28. Kim Clijsters (Women's Singles)
29. Andy Murray (Men's Singles)
30. Martina Hingis (Women's Singles)
31. Arthur Ashe (Men's Singles)
32. Amélie Mauresmo (Women's Singles)
33. Stan Smith (Men's Singles)
34. Gabriela Sabatini (Women's Singles)
35. Michael Chang (Men's Singles)
36. Jennifer Capriati (Women's Singles)
37. Lleyton Hewitt (Men's Singles)
38. Hana Mandlíková (Women's Singles)
39. John McEnroe and Peter Fleming (Doubles)
40. Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan (Doubles)
41. Todd Woodbridge and Mark Woodforde (Doubles)
42. Martina Navratilova and Pam Shriver (Doubles)
43. Serena Williams and Venus Williams (Doubles)
44. Gigi Fernández and Natasha Zvereva (Doubles)
45. Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes (Doubles)
46. Daniel Nestor and Nenad Zimonjić (Doubles)
47. Lisa Raymond and Samantha Stosur (Doubles)
48. Jana Novotná and Helena Suková (Doubles)
49. Martina Hingis and Sania Mirza (Doubles)
50. Liezel Huber and Cara Black (Doubles)
51. Bill Tilden (Pioneers)
52. Suzanne Lenglen (Pioneers)
53. Jack Kramer (Pioneers)
54. Helen Wills Moody (Pioneers)
55. Don Budge (Pioneers)
56. Alice Marble (Pioneers)
57. Fred Perry (Pioneers)
58. Althea Gibson (Pioneers)
59. Pancho Gonzales (Pioneers)
60. Maureen Connolly (Pioneers)
61. Tony Trabert (Pioneers)
62. Margaret Osborne duPont (Pioneers)
63. Roy Emerson (Pioneers)
64. Frank Sedgman (Pioneers)
65. Doris Hart (Pioneers)
66. Ken Rosewall (Pioneers)
67. Lew Hoad (Pioneers)
68. Maria Bueno (Pioneers)
69. Rod Laver (Pioneers)
70. Billie Jean King (Pioneers)
71. Novak Djokovic (Modern Era)
72. Rafael Nadal (Modern Era)
73. Roger Federer (Modern Era)
74. Serena Williams (Modern Era)
75. Andy Murray (Modern Era)
76. Simona Halep (Modern Era)
77. Naomi Osaka (Modern Era)
78. Dominic Thiem (Modern Era)
79. Ashleigh Barty (Modern Era)
80. Stan Wawrinka (Modern Era)
81. Angelique Kerber (Modern Era)
82. Petra Kvitová (Modern Era)
83. Daniil Medvedev (Modern Era)
84. Alexander Zverev (Modern Era)
85. Stefanos Tsitsipas (Modern Era)
86. Bianca Andreescu (Modern Era)
87. Garbiñe Muguruza (Modern Era)
88. Karolina Pliskova (Modern Era)
89. Victoria Azarenka (Modern Era)
90. Coco Gauff (Modern Era)
91. Anders Järryd and Hans Simonsson (Doubles)
92. Donald Johnson and Jared Palmer (Doubles)
93. Mary Joe Fernández and Zina Garrison (Doubles)
94. Jean-Julien Rojer and Horia Tecău (Doubles)
95. Jonas Björkman and Todd Woodbridge (Doubles)
96. Todd Martin and Jonathan Stark (Doubles)
97. Virginia Ruano Pascual and Paola Suárez (Doubles)
98. Bob Hewitt and Frew McMillan (Doubles)
99. John Newcombe (Men's Singles)
100. Stan Wawrinka (Modern Era)

Top 100 Table

Rank	Name	Topic	Tagline
1	Roger Federer	Men's Singles	"Known for his elegance and record Grand Slam titles"
2	Serena Williams	Women's Singles	"Dominant force with record Grand Slam titles"
3	Rafael Nadal	Men's Singles	"The undisputed king of clay with numerous French Open titles"
4	Novak Djokovic	Men's Singles	"Dominated with his all-around game and mental fortitude"
5	Steffi Graf	Women's Singles	"Achieved the Golden Slam in 1988"
6	Martina Navratilova	Women's Singles	"Known for her dominance on grass and hard courts"
7	Pete Sampras	Men's Singles	"Known for his powerful serve and 14 Grand Slam titles"
8	Chris Evert	Women's Singles	"Clay court specialist with a record French Open wins"
9	Margaret Court	Women's Singles	"Record holder for most Grand Slam singles titles"
10	Rod Laver	Men's Singles	"The only player to win two calendar-year Grand Slams"
11	Andre Agassi	Men's Singles	"A complete player with a career Grand Slam"
12	Billie Jean King	Women's Singles	"Advocate for gender equality in sports"
13	Bjorn Borg	Men's Singles	"Dominated both Wimbledon and the French Open"
14	John McEnroe	Men's Singles	"Famous for his skill and fiery temperament"
15	Monica Seles	Women's Singles	"Youngest French Open champion at 16"
16	Ivan Lendl	Men's Singles	"Known for his consistency and numerous Grand Slam finals"
17	Jimmy Connors	Men's Singles	"Record holder for most career titles in the Open Era"
18	Venus Williams	Women's Singles	"Multiple Grand Slam titles and Olympic golds"
19	Ken Rosewall	Men's Singles	"Longevity and consistency defined his career"
20	Justine Henin	Women's Singles	"Known for her one-handed backhand and clay court prowess"
21	Boris Becker	Men's Singles	"Youngest Wimbledon champion at age 17"
22	Maria Sharapova	Women's Singles	"Career Grand Slam and global icon"
23	Stefan Edberg	Men's Singles	"Renowned for his serve-and-volley game"
24	Evonne Goolagong	Women's Singles	"Graceful player with multiple Grand Slam titles"
25	Mats Wilander	Men's Singles	"A versatile player with multiple Grand Slam titles"
26	Lindsay Davenport	Women's Singles	"Powerful groundstrokes and multiple Grand Slam wins"
27	Guillermo Vilas	Men's Singles	"Dominated the clay courts in the 1970s"
28	Kim Clijsters	Women's Singles	"Successful comeback player with multiple Grand Slam titles"
29	Andy Murray	Men's Singles	"Consistent top player with multiple Grand Slam wins"
30	Martina Hingis	Women's Singles	"Youngest world No. 1 and multiple Grand Slam titles"
31	Arthur Ashe	Men's Singles	"First African American to win Wimbledon and US Open"
32	Amélie Mauresmo	Women's Singles	"Known for her versatility and multiple Grand Slam wins"
33	Stan Smith	Men's Singles	"Known for his success in singles and doubles"
34	Gabriela Sabatini	Women's Singles	"Popular player with a powerful game"
35	Michael Chang	Men's Singles	"Youngest male Grand Slam champion at 17"
36	Jennifer Capriati	Women's Singles	"Youngest Grand Slam semifinalist at 14"
37	Lleyton Hewitt	Men's Singles	"Known for his tenacity and two Grand Slam titles"
38	Hana Mandlíková	Women's Singles	"Versatile player with multiple Grand Slam titles"
39	John McEnroe and Peter Fleming	Doubles	"Dominant duo with numerous titles"
40	Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan	Doubles	"Most successful doubles team in history"
41	Todd Woodbridge and Mark Woodforde	Doubles	"Known as 'The Woodies' with multiple Grand Slams"
42	Martina Navratilova and Pam Shriver	Doubles	"Dominant women's doubles team"
43	Serena Williams and Venus Williams	Doubles	"Successful sister duo"
44	Gigi Fernández and Natasha Zvereva	Doubles	"Multiple Grand Slam titles together"
45	Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes	Doubles	"Successful Indian doubles team"
46	Daniel Nestor and Nenad Zimonjić	Doubles	"Consistent top team with Grand Slam titles"
47	Lisa Raymond and Samantha Stosur	Doubles	"Dominant pair with numerous titles"
48	Jana Novotná and Helena Suková	Doubles	"Successful Czech duo"
49	Martina Hingis and Sania Mirza	Doubles	"Dominated the women's doubles circuit"
50	Liezel Huber and Cara Black	Doubles	"Consistent top performers"
51	Bill Tilden	Pioneers	"Dominant player in the early 20th century"
52	Suzanne Lenglen	Pioneers	"Early women's tennis star known for her grace"
53	Jack Kramer	Pioneers	"Influential player and promoter of professional tennis"
54	Helen Wills Moody	Pioneers	"Dominated women's tennis in the 1920s and 1930s"
55	Don Budge	Pioneers	"First player to win a calendar-year Grand Slam"
56	Alice Marble	Pioneers	"Pioneering women's tennis champion"
57	Fred Perry	Pioneers	"Won all four Grand Slam tournaments"
58	Althea Gibson	Pioneers	"First African American to win a Grand Slam title"
59	Pancho Gonzales	Pioneers	"Dominant player in the 1950s"
60	Maureen Connolly	Pioneers	"First woman to win a calendar-year Grand Slam"
61	Tony Trabert	Pioneers	"Successful player and later a renowned coach"
62	Margaret Osborne duPont	Pioneers	"Multiple Grand Slam winner in singles and doubles"
63	Roy Emerson	Pioneers	"Record holder for most Grand Slam titles before the Open Era"
64	Frank Sedgman	Pioneers	"Successful player in the 1950s"
65	Doris Hart	Pioneers	"Achieved a career Grand Slam in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles"
66	Ken Rosewall	Pioneers	"Known for his longevity and success over multiple decades"
67	Lew Hoad	Pioneers	"Successful player in the 1950s"
68	Maria Bueno	Pioneers	"Dominant women's player from Brazil"
69	Rod Laver	Pioneers	"Only player to win two calendar-year Grand Slams"
70	Billie Jean King	Pioneers	"Advocate for gender equality and multiple Grand Slam titles"
71	Novak Djokovic	Modern Era	"Dominated the men's game with multiple Grand Slam titles"
72	Rafael Nadal	Modern Era	"Known for his incredible clay court record"
73	Roger Federer	Modern Era	"Considered by many as the greatest of all time"
74	Serena Williams	Modern Era	"Dominated women's tennis with power and grace"
75	Andy Murray	Modern Era	"Consistent performer with multiple Grand Slam titles"
76	Simona Halep	Modern Era	"Consistent top player with Grand Slam victories"
77	Naomi Osaka	Modern Era	"Emerging star with multiple Grand Slam titles"
78	Dominic Thiem	Modern Era	"Known for his powerful game and Grand Slam success"
79	Ashleigh Barty	Modern Era	"Versatile player and Grand Slam champion"
80	Stan Wawrinka	Modern Era	"Known for his powerful backhand and Grand Slam wins"
81	Angelique Kerber	Modern Era	"Multiple Grand Slam winner with a strong all-around game"
82	Petra Kvitová	Modern Era	"Powerful left-handed player with Grand Slam titles"
83	Daniil Medvedev	Modern Era	"Emerging star with a strong hard-court game"
84	Alexander Zverev	Modern Era	"Consistent top performer with ATP titles"
85	Stefanos Tsitsipas	Modern Era	"Known for his exciting playing style and Grand Slam runs"
86	Bianca Andreescu	Modern Era	"Young star with a US Open title"
87	Garbiñe Muguruza	Modern Era	"Grand Slam champion with a powerful game"
88	Karolina Pliskova	Modern Era	"Known for her strong serve and consistent performance"
89	Victoria Azarenka	Modern Era	"Multiple Grand Slam winner with a strong baseline game"
90	Coco Gauff	Modern Era	"Young talent with immense potential"
91	Anders Järryd and Hans Simonsson	Doubles	"Successful Swedish duo"
92	Donald Johnson and Jared Palmer	Doubles	"Successful partnership with Grand Slam wins"
93	Mary Joe Fernández and Zina Garrison	Doubles	"Successful women's doubles team"
94	Jean-Julien Rojer and Horia Tecău	Doubles	"Consistent top performers"
95	Jonas Björkman and Todd Woodbridge	Doubles	"Successful later partnership for Woodbridge"
96	Todd Martin and Jonathan Stark	Doubles	"Successful partnership in the 90s"
97	Virginia Ruano Pascual and Paola Suárez	Doubles	"Dominant women's doubles team"
98	Bob Hewitt and Frew McMillan	Doubles	"Successful doubles partnership"
99	John Newcombe	Men's Singles	"Known for his powerful serve and volley game"
100	Stan Wawrinka	Modern Era	"Known for his powerful backhand and Grand Slam wins"

Conclusion

This list celebrates the best tennis players of all time, from early pioneers to modern legends. Their contributions to the sport, records, and unforgettable moments have shaped tennis into the beloved global sport it is today. Whether dominating singles, excelling in doubles, or blazing trails as pioneers, these athletes have left an indelible mark on tennis history.