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12 Best Sports Autobiographies and Biographies that you should read

It is special to know the real-life stories of inspiring people. These 12 Sports Autobiographies and Biographies are our most favorite ones.

Jun 8, 2021, 9:09 AM6 min read

12 Best Sports Autobiographies and Biographies that you should read

There is something special about knowing the real-life stories of the people who inspire us. Their struggle, failures, and route to success inspire us to overcome our failures. Diving into the world of an unknown person whom we know from the outside but not from the inside is a wonderful feeling. Reading about inspirational lives and painting a fictional world inside our minds is everything a book lover needs. Reading good books, spending quality time, learning, and getting inspired is what these 15 autobiographies are all about. These 12 books are not only about the sports persons glorifying lives but also every hidden truth and struggle behind this dreamy life.

1. 281 and Beyond

Author- R. Kaushik and VVS Laxman

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The autobiography 281 and beyond is all about VVS Laxman's experience of his cricket career. The stories revolve around the dressing room, the champagne evenings, the opponents, tactics used in different formats, lessons learned from John Wright, and hard times with Greg Chappell. He also shares his fair share of struggle and pressure of being a part of the Indian squad.

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2. A Century is not Enough: My Roller-coaster Ride to Success

Author- Gautama Bhaṭṭacarya and Sourav Ganguly

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In this biography, the former captain of the Indian cricket team discussed all the good and bad faces of his cricket career. The story revolves around how he fought back against the bad and brought glory to the nation and how he developed himself in this long journey.

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3. Faster Than Lightning: My Autobiography

Author- Book by Matt Allen and Usain Bolt

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The world's fastest man shared his story from the beginning in Jamaica to his popularity in Beijing and each step of his success since lighting up London in 2012.

4. Playing It My Way

Author- Boria Majumdar and Sachin Tendulkar

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It is nearly impossible to find someone like Sachin Tendulkar in the history of cricket. A player overwhelmed with everyone's love and burdened with everyone's expectations. This story summarises his initial days, his entire career, the journey from injuries to failure to extreme success to criticism and little unknown facts about him. He has always been a private man so this book gives a little sneak peek into his private life as well.

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5. No Spin

Author- Mark Nicholas and Shane Warne

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One of the greatest spinners in the history of cricket wrote his life story here. Shane was loved by everyone yet he faced many challenges during his time. He opened about those moments in this book. Starting from his career in 1992 and his retirement in 2013, he said his story with utmost honesty. It gives insight into his life and glittering years.

6. The Mamba Mentality: How I Play

Author- Kobe Bryant

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This autobiography is entirely based on Kobe's personal views and outlook on his personal and professional life. After he retired he decided to share his knowledge and views of basketball with the audience and readers to give them insights about the thinkings of the basket place and inspiring the young players and fans. Kobe revealed his own applied tactics and steps that he took to prepare himself both physically and mentally to win the matches and prosper. This book is quite a visual treat because it is a combination of Kobe's own stories and photographs of Hall of Fame Photographer Andrew D. and Bernstein.

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7. Cricket Drona: For the Love of Vasoo Paranjape

Author- Jatin Paranjpe

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Cricket Drona is everything about the life of the cricket genius, Vasoo Paranjape. He had a major impact on the game, and the lives of some of Indian cricket's greatest figures like Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and Rohit Sharma. This book has essays on life lessons and experiences by the people who were mentored by Paranjape in their careers. He guided a lot of cricketers during his time. Paranjape has been an inspiration for many all around the world.

8. Madman: Out of the Shadows of Shame and Into the Light of Grace

Author- Jeremy Affeldt

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In Madman, Jeremy Affeldt shares his story of being a good Christian to the world but living like a different person at home. He described how living two lives damaged his personal life and marriage. Jeremy poured his heart into this book. He played Major League Baseball for 14 years, finishing his career with the San Francisco Giants during their championship years. He shared instances and memories of the field and those days. After winning the World Series in 2012 and the birth of his third child, his personal life changed entirely. The time was hard and everything was falling down.

9. Dipa Karmakar: The Small Wonder

Author- Bishweshwar Nandi, Digvijay Singh Deo, and Vimal Mohan

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The biography of Dipa Karmakar tells the story of her passion, hard work struggle, and journey from Tripura to representing India in the Olympics. She is the first Indian Female Gymnast to participate in the Olympics and this story depicts her determination and perseverance to reach glory.

10. Neymar: the Ultimate Fan Book

Author- Nick Callow

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The biography of the football star Neymar by Nick Callow is a virtual tour into his life. The book is updated with all his records, stats, fats, and lots of illustrations and photographs. After reading this book, you can understand his techniques and skills and how he used them to become a global icon at such an early age.

11. Driven: The Virat Kohli Story

Author- Vijay Lokapally

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The entire world knows about Virat Kohli. Everyone is well aware of his records and achievements at such an early age. His glory is dominant but most people do not know his past or the struggles he faced before joining the Indian cricket team. At a very young age, his father passed away, and moving on from that phase and struggling to reach victory is everything this book depicts. This book also takes you on a journey to the happy, successful moments of his life and his contribution to different charities for the underprivileged.

12. Harry Kane: The Ultimate Fan Book

Author- Adrian Besley

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The Fan Book celebrates his victories, greatest moments, famous and unbelievable goals, the goals that made him famous, and one of the world's most loved and appreciated superstars. The biography has been written in a high-spirited style and has lots of photographs and quotes.

These are our 12 most favourite biographies and autobiographies. Let is know yours in the comments below.

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Asian Athletics Championships 2025: Gulveer Singh wins gold in the men’s 10,000m, third Indian to achieve this feat

Gulveer Singh won gold in the men’s 10,000m at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships, becoming the third Indian to achieve this feat.

May 27, 2025, 12:24 PM3 min read

Asian Athletics Championships 2025: Gulveer Singh wins gold in the men’s 10,000m, third Indian to achieve this feat

India got off to a stellar start to their campaign at the Asian Athletics Championships 2025 in Bangkok on Tuesday with national record holder Gulveer Singh taking the lead by winning the country's first gold medal in the men's 10,000m event. Earlier in the day, Servin Sebastian opened India's medal account by winning bronze in the men's 20km walk.

Also Read: List of athletes to participate in Neeraj Chopra Classic

Gulveer brings third gold for the country

Gulveer, the 26-year-old 2023 Asian Games bronze medallist, produced a composed performance to top the 10,000m. He won the gold medal in a race that lasted the last few laps, clocking 28 minutes 38.63 seconds. 

Though his time was well short of the national record of 27:00.22 he set earlier this year, the win marked a major achievement for Indian long-distance running on the continental stage.

This is India's third gold in the men's 10,000m race at the Asian Athletics Championships, after Hari Chand (1975) and Govindan Lakshmanan (2017).

Suzuki of Japan got silver

Mebuki Suzuki of Japan won the silver medal with a time of 28:43.84, while Albert Kibichi Rop of Bahrain won the bronze medal with a time of 28:46.82. With a brilliant acceleration in the final 800m, Gulveer overtook Suzuki and Rop.

Sebastian gave a tough fight

On the other hand, Sebastian gave a tough fight in the fiercely contested men's 20km walk and won India's first medal (bronze) in the event in his personal best timing of 1 hour 21 minutes and 13.60 seconds. His earlier best timing (1:21:23) came when he won the gold medal at the Uttarakhand National Games in February this year.

Wang Zhaozhao of China won the gold medal with a time of 1:20:36.90, while Kento Yoshikawa of Japan won the silver medal with a time of 1:20:44.90. Sebastian stayed in the leading group for most of the race and managed to hold off a late challenge from the chasing group to finish on the podium. 

Amit Khatri, the other Indian in the event, finished fifth with a time of 1:22:14.30, out of medal contention but still a solid performance.

Annu Rani disappointed in women's javelin throw

Meanwhile, Asian Games gold medallist Annu Rani disappointed in the women's javelin throw final and finished fourth out of twelve athletes. Annu's best throw was 58.30 metres, falling short of a podium finish by 64 centimetres. Annu's performance was well below her personal best and national record of 63.82m.

Su Lingdan of China won the gold medal with a personal best performance of 63.29 metres, while Momone Ueda of Japan won the silver with a throw of 59.39 metres. Japan's Sae Takemoto won the bronze with 58.94m. 

Also Read: Khelo India Youth Games 2025 Full Schedule

India sent a 58-member team

India has sent a 58-member contingent to the Asian Athletics Championships this year, aiming to add to its haul of 27 medals won in the last edition. Gulveer and Sebastian put up a stellar performance on day one, which has now raised expectations as the rest of the Indian team will look to add to the medal tally in the days to come.

The championship will continue till Saturday, with India eyeing strong performances across all categories in track, field and mixed relay events.

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Most Golden Boots win in football history

Lionel Messi has won the European Golden Boot a record six times. Let's take a look at the most Golden Boots win in football history.

May 27, 2025, 11:47 AM3 min read

Most Golden Boots win in football history

The European Golden Boot or European Golden Shoe is awarded annually to the leading goal scorer in league matches in the top divisions of European football. First awarded in 1968, this prestigious honour is judged on a points-based system.

Also Read: Players with the most champions league titles

Golden Boot: Rules

The winner is not simply the player with the most goals in the season. There is a weighting system where the goals scored in the top-ranked leagues are worth more. Players from the five highest ranked leagues according to UEFA (based on results of each league's clubs in European competition over the previous five seasons) get 2 points per scored goal, leagues ranked 6-22 get 1.5 points per goal and the remaining leagues get 1 point per goal.

The top five ranked leagues in 2022 were Germany, Spain, England, Italy, and France. The winners usually come from the top-ranked leagues.

Historical Overview

Between 1968 and 1991, the award was given by L'Équipe to the highest goalscorer in any European league. Between 1991 and 1996 there were no official awards given to the top goal scorers, but the leading goalscorer for those years have since been recognized.

Since the 1996–97 season, the award, given by European Sports Media, has used a weighted points system.

Most Golden Boots win

Lionel Messi has won the European Golden Boot a record six times (2009-10, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19). The next closest is Cristiano Ronaldo with four (2007-08, 2010-11, 2013-14, 2014-15).

Let's take a look at the most Golden Boots win in football history.

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Most Golden Boots win in football history (All Time)

1. Lionel Messi | 6 Times

Most Golden Boots win in football history

Year Goals Team League
2010 34 Barcelona Spain La Liga
2012 50 Barcelona Spain La Liga
2013 46 Barcelona Spain La Liga

2017

37 Barcelona Spain La Liga

2018

34 Barcelona Spain La Liga

2019

36 Barcelona Spain La Liga

2. Cristiano Ronaldo | 4 Times

Most Golden Boots win in football history

Year Goals Team League
2008 31 Manchester United England Premier League
2011 40 Real Madrid Spain La Liga
2014 31 Real Madrid Spain La Liga
2015 48 Real Madrid Spain La Liga

3. Luis Suárez | 2 Times

Most Golden Boots win in football history

Year Goals Team League
2014 31 Liverpool England Premier League
2016 40 Barcelona  Spain La Liga

4. Thierry Henry | 2 Times

Most Golden Boots win in football history

Year Goals Team League
2004 30 Arsenal England Premier League
2005 25 Arsenal England Premier League

5. Robert Lewandowski | 2 Times

Most Golden Boots win in football history

Year Goals Team League
2021 41 Bayern Munich Germany Bundesliga
2022 35 Bayern Munich Germany Bundesliga

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Every heated moment of IPL 2025 that you missed

From the Abhishek-Digvesh altercation to other key heated exchanges, uncover every heated moment of IPL 2025 that you missed. Get the full recap of the season's drama.

May 27, 2025, 6:50 AM8 min read

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IPL 2025 got an additional layer of drama to the tournament with all the heated moments that took place. Some were just mere arguments, while some broke the internet with their intensity.

From arguments to fiery debates or controversial flashpoints, uncover every heated moment of IPL 2025 that you missed. You can also watch the YouTube video for the list. 

Anyways, if you like to read, here is the list. 

1. Abhishek Sharma & Digvesh Rathi (SRH vs LSG)

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Digvesh Rathi and Abhishek Sharma during their heated exchange in a match between SRH & LSG. Image | Instagram

IPL 2025 saw a fiery clash between the SRH opener, Abhishek Sharma, and LSG spinner, Digvesh Rathi. The point arrived in the eighth over of SRH's chase, when Abhishek got dismissed by Rathi, after an explosive knock of 59 runs (20 balls).

The moment occurred when Digvesh, who is known for his exclusive 'notebook' celebration, continued with the same after the dismissal. This gesture provoked Sharma, who was walking back to the dugout, and turned around with an angry reaction to it.

The entire team and the Umpires had to intervene to stop the verbal exchange between them. Both players were fined, with Rathi receiving a suspension.

Post-match Handshake

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Rathi and Sharma talking it out during post-match scenes. Image | Instagram

During the post-match handshake, Sharma and Rathi were seen having a conversation and shaking hands, displaying true sportsmanship.

Read Also: Best Celebrations of IPL 2025 so far: From Abhishek's papercut to Hasaranga's Pushpa move

2. Hardik Pandya & Sai Kishore (MI vs GT)

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Sai Kishore and Hardik Pandya during a heated exchange in a match between MI and GT. Image | TOI

A heated exchange occurred between the former teammates, Hardik Pandya and Sai Kishore, during a match between MI and GT. This was during the second innings when MI had to chase down a huge total set by GT.

After a dot ball, Sai Kishore gave Pandya and intense stare to build pressure, while Pandya did not back down and returned the glare with the same intensity. Pandya was also seen saying "f*** off" in response.

Umpires quickly stepped in to diffuse the situation. Kishore answered in a post-match interview saying "Inside the field it should be like that, but we don't take things personally."

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Kishore and Pandya hugging it out during the post match scenes. Image | Twitter

Both players hugged it out during the post-match handshakes, clearing out all the ongoing heat and confusion.

Read Also: Most times defending 200+ totals in IPL history

3. Jasprit Bumrah & Karun Nair (MI vs DC)

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Jasprit Bumrah and Karun Nair during a heated exchange during a match between MI and DC. Image | NDTV

A rare sight of Jasprit Bumrah being agitated was seen during a match between MI and DC in IPL 2025. It occurred when Karun Nair was having a phenomenal time with the bat for DC and smashed Bumrah for 18 runs in a single over.

The argument began when Nair collided with Bumrah while completing a second run between the wickets. He instantly apologised, but Bumrah was visibly angry and exchanged heated words.

Post-match Handshake

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Nair and Bumrah clearing the air during post-match scenes. Image | Twitter

Fans were pleased to see both players sorting things out during the post-match handshake. The official page of Delhi Capitals also posted the moment captured on camera, captioning "Sab theek hai bhai."

4. Virat Kohli & KL Rahul (RCB vs DC)

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Virat Kohli and KL Rahul during a heated exchange in a match between RCB and DC. Image | Instagram

While the friendly banter about KL Rahul's "Kantara" style celebration went viral, a sight of clear heated conversation was also seen in the match between RCB and DC. 

This happened in the first innings, when Virat Kohli was batting and Rahul was keeping behind the stumps. The exact words still remain unclear, but Kohli seemed frustrated with DC for delaying while setting up the field during the overs.

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Rahul and Kohli hugging it out at the end of the match between RCB and DC. Image | NDTV

DC secured a win against RCB in their first encounter where the heated exchange took place. KL Rahul, who was brilliant with the bat, was seen carrying out a "This is my ground" celebration.

However, things got better after both teams met for the second time, where Kohli mimicked Rahul's celebration after defeating DC, and both of them shared a good laugh.

5. Glenn Maxwell & Travis Head (PBKS vs SRH)

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Marcus Stoinis stepping in to confront Travis Head for a heated exchange with Glenn Maxwell. Image | BBC

IPL 2025 saw a surprising clash between the Aussie teammates, Travis Head (SRH) and Glenn Maxwell. The incident took place during SRH's massive run-chase, when Head smashed Maxwell for two consecutive sixes.

It was followed by a dot ball in that over, when Maxwell aggressively threw the ball back towards Head. Both teammates reacted sharply after that incident, increasing the tension between them.

Their fellow Aussie teammate, Marcus Stoinis, stepped in with a disappointed look, along with the Umpires, to intervene and resolve the matter.

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6. Shubman Gill & Umpires (GT vs SRH)

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Shubham Gill lashing out on Umpires during GT vs SRH match in IPL 2025. Image | News18

Shubman Gill was at the centre of two heated moments involving umpires in IPL 2025.

The first one occurred when Gill (batting on 76) was given out via a controversial run-out decision. He was furious to be sent back, while the footage was unclear whether SRH's wicket-keeper, Klassen, had dislodged the bails with the ball or his gloves.

Things escalated in the second innings when captain Gill openly disagreed with an LBW decision for the SRH batter Abhishek Sharma, which went against his team. 

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7. Virat Kohli & CSK Pacers (RCB vs CSK)

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Virat Kohli giving out an intense stare during Khaleel Ahmed's over in a match between RCB and CSK. Image | NDTV

This incident ignited when CSK's pacer, Khaleel Ahmed, bowled a sharp bouncer to Virat Kohli, and then followed through intensely with a stare. Khaleel got closer to him, while Kohli seemed to maintain the eye-contact and take this as a low-key disrespect.

The drama followed during the post-match handshakes where Kohli had a chat with Khaleel, tauntingly saying "ab tu aa," referring to their second encounter. As a result, Kohli smashed 3 sixes in Khaleel's over, when the teams met for the second time in IPL 2025. 

Additionally, Kohli also had an instance with CSK's Matheesha Pathirana, where he was hit on the helmet by a bouncer. Kohli immediately responded with a six and a four, while giving back a look.

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Teams to finish last in IPL Points Table

CSK has now one last-place finish, joining KKR and RR with one each. Ever wondered which franchises consistently struggled the most? Find out the teams to finish last in IPL points table every season.

May 26, 2025, 5:08 PM3 min read

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While the spotlight always shines on the top performers of the IPL, every season also sees a team finish at the bottom of the points table. Some have a record of never ending at the bottom, while some have appeared the most times.

Explore the teams to finish last in IPL points table every season and track the count for each team.

Team with the most last-places finishes

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Delhi Capitals in IPL 2018. Image | Instagram

Delhi Capitals (formerly Delhi Daredevils) stands out with most last-place finishes in IPL history. Despite having a good reputation of finishing at the top in the years like 2009 and 2012, along with reaching the finals in 2020, they still has the highest number of bottom finish record.

The franchise have finished last 4 times in IPL points table, in the following years:

  • 2011: lost 9 out of 14 matches
  • 2013: lost 13 out of 16 matches
  • 2014: lost 12 out of 14 matches
  • 2018: lost 9 out of 14 matches

Read Also: IPL Playoffs: Teams with most IPL Eliminator defeats

Teams with fewest last-place finishes

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Captains of KKR and CSK shaking hands in IPL 2025. Image | Instagram

Chennai Super Kings finished last in points table for the first time in IPL history in 2025. They joined hands with Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals, both having one last-place finish each.

  • CSK: in IPL 2025 season 
  • KKR: in IPL 2009 season 
  • RR: in IPL 2020 season

Beyond the current active teams, 2 former franchises, Deccan Chargers and Pune Warriors India, also registered only one last-place finish during their respective IPL tenures.

Read Also: Which team has qualified for IPL playoffs most times?

Teams with no last-place finish ever

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KL Rahul (LSG) and Shubham Gill (GT) playing for their respective franchises in IPL 2022. Image | sportzpoint.com

Only the newer franchises, Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants, introduced in 2022, have never finished last in IPL points table.

GT has turned out to be very successful since their inaugral season. They won the title in 2022, and qualified for the playoffs 3 out of 4 times in their IPL seasons so far.

Read Also: Every heated moment of IPL 2025 that you missed

Teams to finish last in IPL Points Table (2008-2025)

Years Teams
IPL 2008 Deccan Chargers
IPL 2009 Kolkata Knight Riders
IPL 2010 Punjab Kings
IPL 2011 Delhi Capitals
IPL 2012 Pune Warriors India
IPL 2013 Delhi Capitals
IPL 2014 Delhi Capitals
IPL 2015 Punjab Kings
IPL 2016 Punjab Kings
IPL 2017 Royal Challengers Bengaluru
IPL 2018 Delhi Capitals
IPL 2019 Royal Challengers Bengaluru
IPL 2020 Rajasthan Royals
IPL 2021 Sunrisers Hyderabad
IPL 2022 Mumbai Indians
IPL 2023 Sunrisers Hyderabad
IPL 2024 Mumbai Indians
IPL 2025 Chennai Super Kings

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Most Matches Played in Grand Slam

Novak Djokovic is only 8 matches away to break Roger Federer’s men’s singles milestone. Let's take a look at the top 10 players who have the records of most matches played in Grand Slam in the Open Era.

May 26, 2025, 11:20 AM4 min read

Most Matches Played in Grand Slam

Novak Djokovic has now played 430 Grand Slam matches, taking sole possession of the record for the most singles matches played in the Open Era, ahead of Federer (429) and Serena Williams (423). No other player has reached 400 matches. Let's take a look at the top 10 players who have the records of most matches played in Grand Slam in the Open Era.

Also Read: Youngest Grand Slam Champion (Men) | Top 10 List

Most Matches Played in Grand Slam

10. Stan Wawrinka | 221

Most Matches Played in Grand Slam

Stan Wawrinka, who turned professional in 2002, played a total of 225 Grand Slam matches. He is a three-time Grand Slam champion and appeared in 50-straight Grand Slams before missing the 2017 US Open with two season-ending left knee surgeries. He is one of just three players to have defeated Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal at Grand Slams. Wawrinka reached four Grand Slam singles finals in his career to date, winning three, the 2014 Australian Open, the 2015 French Open and the 2016 US Open; each time he defeated the reigning world No. 1 in the championship match (Rafael Nadal once and Novak Djokovic twice, respectively).

9. Stefan Edberg | 225

Most Matches Played in Grand Slam

Swede Edberg competed in only 225 Grand Slam matches and he won 178 of those. Edberg, who turned professional in 1983 and retired in 1996, won two Wimbledon titles, two US Open trophies and two Australian Open titles during his 13-year career. In total he played 1,071 career matches for a win-loss record of 801–270 (74.8%)

8. Pete Sampras | 241

Most Matches Played in Grand Slam

Pete Sampras has competed in 241 matches at Grand Slam tournaments. He compiled a 762-222 career singles record (77.4%) putting him in the top-10 all-time for the Open Era. Sampras captured 64 tour singles titles in 265 overall tournaments (was also a finalist in 24 tournaments). At the age of 19 years and 28 days, Sampras became the youngest US Open men’s singles champion in history, defeating his career-rival Andre Agassi.

Also Read: Oldest Grand Slam Champion | Top 10 List

7. Andy Murray | 257

Most Matches Played in Grand Slam

Andy Murray has played 257 Major matches (200-57) from the 1,001 total singles matches he has competed in (739-262). Among the four Grand Slam events, the Brit has played the most matches at Wimbledon (74), where he has a 61-13 record.

6. Ivan Lendl | 271

Most Matches Played in Grand Slam

Ivan Lendl competed in 271 Grand Slam matches (222-49) from the 1,340 matches tour-level matches he played in total (1,068-242). The Czech-American contested more matches at the US Open (86) than any other Grand Slam and compiled a 73-13 record at Flushing Meadows.

5. Andre Agassi | 277

Most Matches Played in Grand Slam

Andre Agassi contested 1,144 singles matches overall in his career (870-274), with 277 of these being played at Grand Slam events (224-53). Among the four Majors, the American played the most matches at the US Open (98), where he accumulated a 79-19 record.

Also Read: Grand Slam record: Most wins in grand slams

4. Jimmy Connors | 282

Most Matches Played in Grand Slam

Jimmy Connors played an ATP record 1,557 matches in his career (1,274-283), with 282 of these coming at Majors (233-49). The American contested more matches at the US Open (115) than any other Grand Slam and amassed a 98-17 record at the New York showpiece.

3. Rafael Nadal | 358

Most Matches Played in Grand Slam

Rafael Nadal has competed in 358 matches at Grand Slam tournaments (314-44) from the 1,300 matches he has played in total (1,075-225). The Spaniard holds a 112-4 record at Roland Garros, where he has played more matches than at any other tournament.

Also Read: Most Wimbledon Titles in Open Era (Men)

2. Roger Federer | 429 

Most Matches Played in Grand Slam

Roger Federer is the legendary player who had the record of most matches played in Grand Slam but Djokovic beat him recently. He played 1,526 matches in total in his career (1,251-275), with 429 of his matches coming at Grand Slam events (369-60). The Swiss earned over 100 victories at both Wimbledon (105-14) and the Australian Open (102-15), while he also amassed 89-14 and 73-17 records at the US Open and Roland Garros respectively.

1. Novak Djokovic | 430

Most Matches Played in Grand Slam

Following his third round win at Australian Open 2025, Novak Djokovic surpassed his great rival Roger Federer. Djokovic has contested 430* matches at Majors (371-49) from 1,325 matches overall (1,106-219). The Serbian has won more than 90 matches at the French Open (96-16), the Australian Open (94-9), and Wimbledon (93-11), while he holds a 88-13 US Open record.

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