Grand Slams are the most important tournament in the game of tennis which is played four times a year. The names of these 4 tournaments are as follows: Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open. The Australian Open and the US Open are both played on hard courts, while the French Open is played on clay and Wimbledon is played on grass.

To win a Grand Slam title is something every tennis player dreams of from the day they start swinging their racquet. Despite the difficulty of winning a Grand Slam tournament, several names have dominated on the biggest stage throughout the years. As Noval Djokovic registered his 370th Grand Slam win in his career, we bring you the top 10 players with the most wins in Grand Slams.

Most wins in grand slams:

1. Novak Djokovic | 370* Wins

The Serbian Novak Djokovic is the player with the most wins in grand slams. Since turning pro in 2003, Djokovic has won 1084 matches and lost 204. In Grand Slams, Djokovic has won 370 times and lost 47 times till now.

In Wimbledon, the Serb has won 86 times and lost 10 times. 24-time Slam winner Djokovic, who made his first appearance at the Championships in 2005, has played in a record 32 Grand Slam finals and eight Wimbledon finals.

2. Roger Federer | 369 Wins

Swiss tennis star Roger Federer used to hold the record for Most wins in Grand Slams with 369 wins before Djokovic broke his record. His first Grand Slam main draw victory came at the 2000 Australian Open as Federer, then just 18, upset former French Open champion Michael Chang in the first round.

His last win at a Grand Slam was against Italy's Lorenzo Sonego in the Wimbledon 2021 pre-quarter-finals before he called it a day in 2023.

3. Rafael Nadal | 314 Wins

Rafael Nadal is one of the most decorated men's tennis stars and his Grand Slam achievements are the stuff of legends as the Spaniard holds the record for second-most grand slam wins with 22 titles and 314 wins. Since winning his first-ever grand slam title in 2005, Nadal and his on-court rivals Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic have transformed the popularity of Tennis in the past two decades.

Apart from his 14 French Open titles, Nadal has won the US Open four times, Wimbledon twice, and the Australian Open twice in 2009 and 2022. He has also achieved 11 out of 20 Grand Slam titles by beating his nemesis Federer and Djokovic at their peak.

4. Jimmy Connors | 233 Wins

Jimmy Connors holds the number of most wins in grand slam matches for an American with 233 wins. The hot-headed player might have temper tantrums but on the court, his skills were second to none. His career was also longer than Agassi's as he played for 22 years. He picked up eight Grand Slam singles titles during that period. This includes five US Open titles, two Wimbledon trophies, and one Australian Open trophy. The French Open trophy however eluded him although he did make it to the semi-finals of the Roland Garros four times.

5. Andre Agassi | 224 Wins

Eight-time Grand Slam champion Andre Agassi is number five on this illustrious list. The American has 224 wins on the Grand Slam circuit. Andre's career at Grand Slams started in 1986 at the US Open. Unfortunately for him, it didn't go his way as he lost out in the first round. Michael Jeremy Bates defeated Agassi in four sets (7-6,6-3,4-6,6-4) in that encounter.

Coincidentally, Agassi would also end his career at the US Open 20 years after his debut in 2006. Agassi would make it to the third round this time before ultimately losing out to Benjamin Becker. This match too ended in four sets (5-7,7-6,4-6,5-7)

6. Ivan Lendl | 222 Wins

Ivan Lendl won 222 Grand Slam singles matches, third all-time behind Jimmy Connors and Andre Agassi. From the 1982 U.S. Open to the 1991 Open, Lendl made the semifinals in 27 of the 34 Grand Slam tournaments he participated in. For 11 straight years, he made at least one Grand Slam final, and on four occasions finished the year ranked No. 1 in the world.

He's one of only five players to finish the year as number one for three consecutive years and to hold the first spot every week of a year. Ivan also made the second most consecutive Grand Slam semifinal and quarterfinal appearances with 10 and 14 respectively. Only Roger Federer has beaten both of these records.

7. Pete Sampras | 203 Wins

One of tennis' greatest players, Pete Sampras comes in the seventh position in the list of the most wins in grand slams. He has a 203 grand slam win record in his career.  Pete Sampras started his professional career in 1988 and lasted until his official retirement in August 2003.

During his career, Sampras played in 265 official tournaments and won 64 singles titles, including 14 titles at Grand Slam events. He is the only male player to win 3 or more consecutive Wimbledon titles twice in his career (1993–1995, 1997–2000). He is the first player to win 14 Grand Slam men's singles titles since surpassed by Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Djokovic.

8. Andy Murray | 200 Wins

Andy Murray's place in tennis history is well established with the Scot one of the greatest male players of the Open Era. As a multiple grand slam winner, Olympic champion, and former world number one, Murray has achieved all there is to achieve in the sport, despite suffering a difficult past few years with injury. Murray has 196 grand slam wins in his name so far.

9. Stefan Edberg | 178 Wins

Stefan Edberg made his grand slam debut at the 1983 Australian Open, but missed the French Open that followed. Starting from the 1983 Wimbledon, Edberg did not miss a slam till the end of his career (US Open 1996), thus ending his streak at 54.

He was the first player (male or female) to play 50 consecutive grand slams in the Open era. Edberg has won 178 grand slam matches in his career. Edberg's best slam was the Australian Open, which he won twice (1985, 1987) and reached the final on 3 other occasions (1990, 1992, 1993). Edberg also won Wimbledon twice (1988, 1990), and the US Open twice (1991, 1992).

10. John McEnroe | 167 Wins

Former tennis great John McEnroe comes in the 10th position on this list. He was known for his shot-making and volleying skills, his rivalries with Björn Borg and Jimmy Connors, and his confrontational on-court behaviour, which frequently landed him in trouble with umpires and tennis authorities.

He has 167 grand slam wins in his name. McEnroe is the only male player in tennis history to hold the world No. 1 ranking in both singles and doubles simultaneously

Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic will play the US Open 2025 semifinals against Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz on Friday.

Novak Djokovic has played in the US Open final ten times in his career, and at the age of 38, he will have the opportunity to fight for the title for the 11th time at the last Grand Slam of the season. To achieve this, he first needs to defeat Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz, who only reached the US Open final in 2022, when he won the tournament.

Also Read: Most US Open Titles (Male and Female)

Alcaraz's journey to the semifinal

Carlos Alcaraz thrilled Arthur Ashe Stadium with a dominant display against Jiri Lehecka on Tuesday, cruising into the semifinals of the US Open for the second time in his career. The 22-year-old Spaniard won 6-4, 6-2, 6-4, mixing flair with power and engaging the crowd with finger wags, ear-cupping gestures, and highlight-reel net play.

The victory marks Alcaraz’s first hard-court semifinal at a Grand Slam since his breakthrough US Open triumph in 2023. He is now a nine-time major semifinalist, joining rarefied company at such a young age, only Rafael Nadal (10) has reached more before turning 23.

Djokovic's journey to the semifinal

Novak Djokovic has defeated Taylor Fritz in four sets in Tuesday night’s other quarterfinal. The semifinal will be their first meeting at the US Open since Alcaraz’s breakthrough victory in 2023.

Djokovic, 38, leads their head-to-head 5-3 and has won the last two matchups in the Australian Open quarterfinals in January and in the Paris Olympics final, where he claimed the long-awaited gold medal.

Also Read: US Open Champion: Last 10 years List (Men)

US Open 2025: Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Head-to-head

The Serbian ace and the Spaniard are meeting for the ninth time. In the previous eight matches, Novak won five times, and Carlos three times. Their last match was in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open this year, when the Serbian ace was better. It was also their only match this year. This will also be their first time playing at the US Open.

• Mutua Madrid Open 2022: Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz's head-to-heads began in 2022 at the Mutua Madrid Open. Alcaraz was crowned winner of the Mutua Madrid Open in 2022. Before beating Alexander Zverev in the final, he faced Novak Djokovic in the previous match, just after beating Rafael Nadal for the first time. He also became the youngest player to reach the final of the Mutua.
• French Open 2023 Semifinal: The clay of Roland Garros hosted the first duel between Alcaraz and Djokovic in a Grand Slam. Alcaraz was cramping in his right hand and quadriceps. Even so, he held on to the court, but the rest of the match was a walkover for Djokovic.
• Wimbledon 2023 Final: A month later, Alcaraz and Djokovic met again, this time in the Wimbledon final. Alcaraz became the third youngest player in the Open Era to be crowned at the cathedral after four hours and 42 minutes.
• Cincinnati Open 2023 Final: Cincinnati hosted the first hard-court duel between Djokovic and Alcaraz, with the title at stake. Djokovic won in the tiebreak to claim victory in 3 hours and 49 minutes. It was the longest final in Ohio history and the longest three-set final since 1990.
• ATP Finals 2023 Semifinals: The semi-finals of the 2023 ATP Finals saw the least close encounter between Djokovic and Alcaraz to date. The Serb won in straight sets 6-3, 6-2.
• Wimbledon 2024 Final: For the second year in a row, Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz were fighting for the title at the London tournament. Alcaraz dominated from start to finish and overpowered his rival in three sets in two hours and 30 minutes. He won his fourth Grand Slam title and became the sixth man to complete the Roland Garros-Wimbledon double.
• Paris Olympics 2024 Final: 21 days after Wimbledon, Alcaraz and Djokovic met in the final of the Paris Olympics. Novak was looking for gold to give more luster to his record. He saved as many as eight break points in the first set and won the game 7-6(3), 7-6(2).
• Australian Open 2025 Quarterfinals: The last duel between Alcaraz and Djokovic came at the last Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of this year. They met in the quarter-finals. Djokovic won the match despite physically touched after a stretch to reach a ball. 

The US Open is one of the most prestigious Grand Slam tournaments in a tennis calendar year. A title at the Flushing Meadows is a matter of pride for any tennis player. Since the dawn of the Open Era in 1968, the US Open has stood as one of the toughest battlegrounds in tennis. It has been played on hard courts since 1978, making it a true test of speed, stamina, and shot-making. The US Open is not only a highlight of the tennis calendar but also one of the most-watched sporting events in the world.

The tournament has gone on to witness several players crowned as champions. They have had proved both mental strength and physical prowess.

Let's have a look the male and female singles tennis players with most US Open titles.

Also Read: US Open Champion: Last 10 years List (Men)

Most US Open Titles (Male and Female)

10. Martina Navratilova | 4

Martina Navratilova, famous for her attacking game and net play. She was a complete player who could adapt to different conditions and was a fierce rival to Chris Evert. Navratilova’s rivalry with Evert remains one of the greatest in tennis history. 

Navratilova won four of the eight finals she featured in at the US Open from 1981 to 1991. To secure her titles, the Czech-American great beat Chris Evert in 1983 and 1984, Helena Sukova in 1986 and Steffi Graf in 1987.

9. Novak Djokovic | 4

Similar to Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic was also a part of the famous “Big Three,” which collectively dominated men’s tennis for nearly two decades. Djokovic won his first US Open in 2011, defeating Rafael Nadal. He followed this with victories in 2015, 2018, and 2023.

His 24 Grand Slam titles are the most in history, and when combined with the Australian Open, Djokovic has a record 14 major championship titles on the hard court. 

8. Rafael Nadal | 4

Rafael Nadal is often regarded as one of the most decorated professional tennis players in the sport’s history. He holds a place alongside Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic in the famous “Big Three”.

While he is best known for his phenomenal achievements on the clay at Roland-Garros, the Spaniard has four championships in the United States and a fantastic 4-1 record in the final. Nadal’s first US Open victory came in 2010, defeating Novak Djokovic in the final. His incredible physicality and relentless style of play have served him well at Flushing Meadows, leading to further victories in 2013, 2017, and 2019. 

7. John McEnroe | 4

John McEnroe is another of the great American players who thrived at his home major along with Sampras and Connors. Like Nadal, he made five US Open finals and won four of them. 

He dominated his home turf, winning four titles during the early 1980s. His four finals produced wins against Vitas Gerulaitis, fierce rival Björn Borg (twice) and Ivan Lendl, before Lendl turned the tables on him in 1985.

6. Roger Federer | 5

Roger Federer not only won the US Open five times, but he achieved this feat in five consecutive years. Between 2004 and 2008, Federer won five successive US Open singles titles, a feat unmatched by any player in the Open Era at the tournament. 

From 2003 to 2007, he also won the Wimbledon title five times on-the-trot, a record only matched by Bjorn Borg. No other tennis player has won two separate Grand Slams five times in-a-row.

Also Read: US Open 2025: Stars to Watch Out– Youth vs Experience

5. Pete Sampras | 5

Pete Sampras was known for his serve, often considered the greatest in the history of tennis. He won US Open five times (1990, 1993, 1995-96, 2002). In a fairytale ending, Sampras’ 2002 US Open victory was the final match of his 15-year career. Sampras’ thunderous serve and fearless net play made him nearly unstoppable in New York.

4. Steffi Graf | 5

Steffi Graf prevailed in five of the eight title matches she contested at the US Open between 1987 and 1996. For her championship match victories, the German icon overcame Gabriela Sabatini in 1988, Navratilova in 1989, Sukova in 1993, and Monica Seles in 1995 and 1996.

3. Jimmy Connors | 5

The fierce Jimmy Connors won eight major singles championships, which included a joint-record five US Opens. His five US Open titles were won across three different surfaces: grass, clay, and hard courts. He finished as the year-end No.1 five times in his career.

2. Serena Williams | 6

Serena Williams claimed six titles from the nine finals she reached at her home Grand Slam across a 20-year period from 1999 to 2019. In her successful title matches, Williams downed Martina Hingis in 1999, Venus Williams in 2002, Jelena Jankovic in 2008, Victoria Azarenka in 2012 and 2013, and Caroline Wozniacki in 2014.

Also Read: US Open Champion: Last 10 years list (Women)

1. Chris Evert | 6

Evert was the first woman to win more than three US Open titles in the Open Era. She won six of the nine championship matches she competed in between 1975 and 1984. For her wins in finals, Evert defeated Goolagong in 1975 and 1976, Wendy Turnbull in 1977, Pam Shriver in 1978 and Hana Mandlikova in 1980 and 1982. 

The American legend is the only woman to win the US Open on different surfaces: green clay (1975-1977) and hard courts (1978, 1980 and 1982).

Former champion Coco Gauff opens her US Open 2025 campaign against Ajla Tomljanović on Tuesday.

For Gauff, the build-up has been far from ideal. Since lifting her second Grand Slam crown at Roland-Garros in June, the American has endured a rocky spell, going title-less on grass and falling short in the North American hard-court swing. 

Tomljanović, on the other hand, has endured a stop-start season. Aside from semifinal runs in Austin and Rabat, plus a third-round showing in Charleston, her campaign has largely lacked momentum. Consecutive second-round exits in Monterrey and Cincinnati have done little to shift that narrative, leaving the Australian searching for a spark in New York.

Here is everything you need to know before the Coco Gauff vs Ajla Tomljanović women's singles first round encounter in US Open 2025. 

Also Read: US Open 2025: Alexander Zverev vs Alejandro Tabilo men's singles first round match preview

Match Details

• Match: Coco Gauff vs Ajla Tomljanović
• Tournament: US Open 2025, Women's Singles First Round
• Date: 27 August 2025
• Time: 4:30 AM IST
• Venue: Arthur Ashe Stadium, New York, USA

Coco Gauff vs Ajla Tomljanović: Head-to-head Stats

Gauff leads their rivalry 1-0. She won their previous meeting at the Paris Olympics 2024 in straight sets.

Coco Gauff Current Form

Gauff started the season by leading her team to the United Cup title, followed by a quarterfinal finish at the Australian Open. She failed to win a match during the Middle East swing, and then made the fourth round of the WTA 1000 tournaments at Indian Wells and Miami.

Gauff put her best foot forward during the clay swing. After back-to-back runner-up finishes at the WTA 1000 events in Madrid and Rome, she captured her second Major title at the French Open. She rallied from a set down to beat World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the final.

The American's form nosedived following her triumph in Paris. She didn't win a match on grass, eventually snapping her losing skid by making the fourth round of the Canadian Open. She went one round further at the Cincinnati Open, her most recent tournament.

Ajla Tomljanović Current Form

Semifinal appearances at the WTA 250 tournaments in Austin and Rabat are Tomljanovic's best results this year. She has underperformed at the Majors, reaching the second round of the Australian Open and the French Open while making a first-round exit from Wimbledon. 

Tomljanovic's preparations for the US Open got underway at the Canadian Open, going down to Anastasija Sevastova in the first round. She then made the second rounds of the Cincinnati Open and the Monterrey Open.

Coco Gauff vs Ajla Tomljanović: Match Prediction

Coco Gauff to win in straight sets. Gauff has a 4-4 record since winning the French Open. She has compiled a 4-2 record in the lead-up to the US Open. Her overall record for the season currently stands at 35-12. She captured her maiden Major title in New York two years ago and lost in the fourth round last year as the defending champion. She has a 17-5 record at the tournament and has lost in the first round just once.

Tomljanovic isn't in great form either, having won only two of her last eight main draw matches. She's a former quarterfinalist at the US Open, reaching the last eight in 2022. She also beat Serena Williams in the final match of her career en route to the quarterfinals here.

Gauff has recently been dealing with some service woes, hitting plenty of double faults in every match. She hired a biomechanics expert a few days ago, the same one who fixed Sabalenka's serve when she was going through her yips in 2022.

Another poor service performance could prove to be detrimental for Gauff. However, Tomljanovic hasn't beaten a top 10 player since August 2022, thus giving the American some room to recover even if she isn't at her best.

Also Read: US Open 2025 Schedule, Fixture and Streaming Details

US Open 2025: Streaming Details

The match between Zverev and Tabilo can be seen with online streaming on bet365.

In the United States, the encounter can be seen on ESPN3, ESPN+. In Germany, the match is broadcasted by Eurosport. In Chile, the match is broadcasted by ESPN International.

Third seed Alexander Zverev will take on Alejandro Tabilo in the first round of the US Open 2025. 

Following his runner-up finish to Jannik Sinner at the Australian Open, Zverev's form took a hit. He eventually wrapped up the initial hardcourt swing with a fourth-round finish at the Miami Open. The clay swing started on a disappointing note for him, failing to win a match at the Monte-Carlo Masters.

Tabilo, on the other hand, lost his first six matches of the season. He snapped his losing skid by making the second round at Indian Wells, and he did the same in Miami. He won back-to-back matches for the first time at the Monte-Carlo Masters, including an upset win over Novak Djokovic.

Here is everything you need to know before the Alexander Zverev vs Alejandro Tabilo men's singles first round encounter in US Open 2025. 

Also Read: US Open 2025 Schedule, Fixture and Streaming Details

Match Details

• Match: Alexander Zverev vs Alejandro Tabilo
• Tournament: US Open 2025, Men's Singles First Round
• Date: 27 August 2025
• Time: 5:40 AM IST
• Venue: Arthur Ashe Stadium, New York, USA

Alexander Zverev vs Alejandro Tabilo: Head-to-head Stats

Alexander Zverev leads their rivalry 1-0. He won their previous meeting at the Italian Open 2024 in three sets.

Alexander Zverev Current Form

Alexander Zverev has been one of the most consistent performers in Grand Slams in recent years, although that consistency has not yet translated into the elusive maiden Slam title he has long been chasing.

Zverev achieved seven consecutive second-week appearances in Grand Slams starting with the US Open 2023, but that streak came to an end at Wimbledon a few weeks ago, where he was defeated in the first round by Arthur Rinderknech in a five-set match.

He has never suffered back-to-back first-round exits in Slams and will be aiming to maintain that streak when he faces Alejandro Tabilo in the first round at the US Open this Tuesday.

Alejandro Tabilo Current Form

Alejandro Tabilo has struggled with form and fitness issues, which have affected both his performance and results, causing a drop from his top-20 ranking in 2024 to outside the top 100.

Tabilo took some time off the tour and returned only during the US Open series last month, but he has struggled in every match since. His most recent match ended in a loss to a non-top-500 player, Dhakshineswar Suresh, in the Winston-Salem qualifiers.

Tabilo has never faced a top-10 player in a Grand Slam, reflecting his tendency to exit early at this stage. In 2025, he has won only one match in Slams, defeating Roberto Carballes Baena at the Australian Open.

Alexander Zverev vs Alejandro Tabilo: Match Prediction

Alexander Zverev to win in straight sets. Zverev has weathered some ups and downs this year, though he seems to be in good form heading into the US Open. He has a 19-6 record on hardcourts this year, with eight of those wins coming in the lead-up to the season's final Major. He's a former finalist here, going down to Dominic Thiem in the 2020 final.

Tabilo won a couple of titles last year but has struggled to string together some wins this year. He has a 5-12 record for the season, with a 2-6 record on hardcourts. He was ranked in the top 25 at the start of the year and has since dropped out of the top 100.

Aside from his first-round exit on his US Open debut in 2015, Zverev has cleared the opening hurdle every year since then. Considering Tabilo's poor form, he's unlikely to snap the German's streak in New York.

Also Read: US Open Champion: Last 10 years List (Men)

US Open 2025: Streaming Details

The match between Zverev and Tabilo can be seen with online streaming on bet365.

In the United States, the encounter can be seen on ESPN3, ESPN+. In Germany, the match is broadcasted by Eurosport. In Chile, the match is broadcasted by ESPN International.

The US Open Championships is one of the oldest tennis championships in the world. It is also known as the U.S. National Championship. It is a hardcourt tennis tournament held annually in Queens, New York.

The tournament first started in 1987, which consisted of five primary championships: men's and women's singles, men's and women's doubles, and mixed doubles. The tournament has been chronologically the fourth and final Grand Slam tournament of the year. The other three are the Australian Open, French Open, and Wimbledon. 

Jannik Sinner defeated Taylor Fritz in the US Open 2024 final to become the first male player from Italy to clinch the title. Moreover, the 23-year-old Italian star also becomes just the second US Open Men's Singles champion to be born after the year 2000. Only Carlos Alcaraz has managed to achieve the feat before him in 2022.

So, are you ready for the final Grand Slam of the season? With just a few days to go until the start of this year's tournament, let's have a look at the men's US Open champion list from the last 10 years.

Also Read: US Open 2025 Schedule, Fixture and Streaming Details

1. 2015 US Open Champion | Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic once again became a hindrance to Roger Federer's record 18th Grand Slam win. The 34-year-old Federer once again reached the final and lost the title battle and that too to Djokovic in US Open 2015. It was Federer's second defeat at the hands of Djokovic in the final in New York.

Djokovic defeated Federer 6-4, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 in a rain-stopped title fight. This was Djokovic's third Grand Slam win in 2015. Earlier, he had won the Australian Open and Wimbledon.

2. 2016 US Open Champion | Stan Wawrinka

Stan Wawrinka made a big upset in the final of the US Open 2016 to capture his third Grand Slam title. Third seed Wawrinka defeated top seed Novak Djokovic to win the US Open title for the first time. Swiss tennis player defeated defending champion Djokovic in the final, 6-7 (1/7), 6-4, 7-5, 6-3, over 12-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic in a match that lasted nearly four hours.

With this win, Wawrinka took the number of her Grand Slam titles to three. Prior to this, Wawrinka won the Australian Open in 2014 and the French Open in 2015. Moreover, after the win, Wawrinka became the oldest player to win the US Open in 46 years. Earlier, Pete Sampras won the US Open at the age of 30.

3. 2017 US Open Champion | Rafael Nadal

Spain's Rafael Nadal, the world's number one male tennis player, proved his dominance in the US Open 2017 by capturing the title. Nadal defeated Kevin Anderson of South Africa 6-3, 6-4 in the final in New York. This was Nadal's 16th Grand Slam title.

Nadal had previously won the US Open in 2010 and 2013 as well. Nadal has also won the French Open 10 times (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017), Wimbledon twice (2008, 2010) and the Australian Open (2009).

4. 2018 US Open Champion | Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic defeated Juan Martin del Potro to win his third US Open title and equaled Pete Sampras' 14 Grand Slam titles. Novak Djokovic, who played the US Open final for the eighth time, won by 6.3, 7.65, 6.3.

Djokovic has also won titles here in 2011 and 2015 and was three behind Rafael Nadal and six behind Roger Federer in terms of Grand Slam titles. The Serbian player did not play the previous year due to an elbow injury. Djokovic also won the Wimbledon title that year.

Also Read: US Open 2025: Stars to Watch Out– Youth vs Experience

5. 2019 US Open Champion | Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal defeated Daniil Medvedev 7-5, 6-3, 5-7, 4-6, 6-4 to win the US Open 2019 title for the fourth time in a marathon match of five sets that lasted almost five hours.

With this win, Nadal captured the 19th title of his career and the fourth title of the US Open. Prior to this, he won the US Open title in 2010, 2013, and 2017. It was his second Grand Slam title that year. Nadal also won the French Open that year.

6. 2020 US Open Champion | Dominic Thiem

The US Open 2020 got its new champion after six years. Germany's Alexander Zverev and Austria's Dominic Thiem both reached the finals of the US Open for the first time. Dominic Thiem defeated Alexander Zverev 2-6, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 (6) in the final match of the men's category at the US Open 2020 to capture the title for the first time. It was the first time, the winner was decided through a tiebreaker.

It was also the first time in sixteen years, that the Big Three (Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic) were not included in the Grand Slam semi-finals. Rafael Nadal did not participate because of the Corona epidemic. Federer is on rest after two knee operations while Djokovic was ruled out for inadvertently hitting a line judge in the pre-quarters.

7. 2021 US Open Champion | Daniil Medvedev

In a match that lasted 2 hours and 16 minutes, Daniil Medvedev defeated Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in straight sets. This was the first Grand Slam title of the Russian tennis star. Medvedev won that match 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. With this first big win, he washed away many of Novak Djokovic's dreams.

If Novak Djokovic had won the US Open 2021 title, he would have been the first male player to win the career Grand Slam after 52 years. The world number one Serbian tennis star had captured all three of the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and French Open that year. But, Medvedev became an obstacle for him on the way to the US Open.

8. 2022 US Open Champion | Carlos Alcaraz

The 19-year-old, Carlos Alcaraz has become the second youngest player in the Open Era after American great Pete Sampras. Pete Sampras won the US Open title in 1990 at the age of 19. Alcaraz defeated Casper Ruud to win his first Grand Slam title at the US Open 2022. The tournament has got the youngest champion after 32 years.

Carlos defeated Casper Ruud of Norway 6-4, 2-6, 7-6(1), 6-3 in the final of the US Open 2022 to win his first Grand Slam title and become the world number one player for the first time. With this win, Alcaraz has replaced Daniil Medvedev of Russia to take the number one spot.

9. 2023 US Open Champion | Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic clinched his fourth US Open men's singles title, defeating Daniil Medvedev in the US Open 2023 final. After that, he has equaled Margaret Court's all-time record of 24 Grand Slam titles. With Roger Federer retired and Rafael Nadal planning to step away after the next season, the era of the 'Big Three' in tennis may be fading, but Djokovic, the last member of that triumvirate, proved his enduring prowess.

Moreover, the 36-year-old matched Nadal's 22 major titles in Australia and claimed the men's record by winning the Roland Garros. A loss to Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon made Djokovic ponder a generational shift but his victories in Cincinnati and at Flushing Meadows reaffirmed his dominance in men's tennis for the time being.

Also Read: US Open Champion: Last 10 years (Women)

10. 2024 US Open Champion | Jannik Sinner

World No.1 tennis player Jannik Sinner won the US Open 2024 men's singles title. The Italian star defeated America's Taylor Fritz 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 in the final. He becomes the first male player from Italy to win the US Open title. In 2015, Italy's Flavia Pennetta won the women's singles title. with this win, Sinner also managed to double his lead to number one in the ATP rankings.

It is the 23-year-old's second Grand Slam title. Sinner also won the Australia Open in early 2024. Sinner has also reached the semi-finals of this year's French Open and the quarter-finals of Wimbledon. He becomes just the second US Open Men's Singles champion to be born after the year 2000. Only Carlos Alcaraz has managed to achieve the feat before him in 2022.