Who has won the most Wimbledon titles? Most successful players ever
Which player holds the all-time record at SW19?
Wimbledon 2024 is upon us – so what better time to cast an eye over the most success players of them all.
Last year, Novak Djokovic’s quest to match Roger Federer’s eight-title record ended in a dramatic final loss, keeping him at seven championships – but is the game's greatest winner running out of time?
Djokovic has long been a formidable force at Wimbledon, his victories underscoring his prowess on grass, but an underwhelming run of form in 2024 combined with injury issues are threatening to derail his Championships.
Federer, however, remains the gold standard, dominating the tournament from 2003 to 2012 and capturing one last title in 2017 before retiring. As Federer faded, Djokovic rose, assuming the mantle of king of Centre Court.
The tournament's legacy is built on repeated triumphs by its greatest players, each adding to the Wimbledon’s rich history.
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Who has won the most Wimbledon titles? (Men's singles)
Swiss champion Roger Federer has won the most men's singles titles at SW19, lifting the trophy a staggering eight times.
His first victory came in 2003, defeating Mark Philippoussis in straight sets. Federer's 2003 triumph was the first in a streak of five straight wins at The Championships.
He celebrated his most recent win in 2017, beating Marin Cilic without dropping a set.
Pete Sampras is the joint-second most successful male Wimbledon champion in the Open era, with a tally of seven wins, level with Novak Djokovic, and ahead of Bjorn Borg.
Despite their status as part of the so-called Big Four, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray have only won Wimbledon two times each.
Open Era Wimbledon titles
- Roger Federer – 8
- Novak Djokovic – 7
- Pete Sampras – 7
- Bjorn Borg – 5
- John McEnroe/Boris Becker – 3
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Who has won the most Wimbledon titles? (Women's singles)
Czech superstar Martina Navratilova has won the most women's singles titles in the Open era, clocking up an impressive nine wins at the All England Club – more than any player in the men's or women's games have been able to achieve before or since.
Her first win came in 1978, when Chris Evert took her to three sets, and she claimed her last Wimbledon singles title 12 years later, beating Zina Garrison in straight sets.
Steffi Graf and Serena Williams have come close, both of whom have celebrated seven singles championships at SW19. This will be the first Championships without a Williams sister since 1997.
Open Era Wimbledon titles
- Martina Navratilova – 9
- Steffi Graf/Serena Williams – 7
- Venus Williams – 5
- Billie Jean King – 4
- Chris Evert – 3
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