What is a Grand Slam? The majors also known as Grand Slams are the biggest stage in professional tennis. The Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon and the US Open are the 4 Grand Slams in tennis that the players crave to win and are considered to be the biggest stage in professional tennis. 128 players compete in the main draw of men's and women's singles. Each of these 4 Grand Slams offers 2000 points to the winner as per the ranking guidelines of the ITF. A player winning all 4 throughout his/her career is said to have achieved the feat of a Career Grand Slam. Over this period of time, a lot of Grand Slam records have been created and broken by players like Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams. Now, let's have a look at the players with the most Grand Slam singles matches wins.

Players with the most number of Grand Slam singles matches wins

1. Roger Federer (369 wins)

Roger Federer holds the record for the most number of Grand Slam singles matches wins. A Wimbledon junior champion in 1998, Federer won his first Grand Slam singles title at Wimbledon in 2003 at age 21. He has won 20 Grand Slam Titles which is a Men's Grand Slam Records. He played his first Grand Slam match in the year 1999 when he lost to P.Rafter by 7-5,3-6,0-6,2-6. His first win in a Grand Slam match came at Australian Open, in 2000. He defeated M.Chang by 6-4,6-4,7-6. Since then, he has been phenomenal. He has played 422 Grand Slam matches out of which he has won 363. Roger Federer didn't participate in the Australian Open, in 2021 due to a knee injury.

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2. Serena Williams (365 wins)

Serena Williams also holds the Grand Slam Records for winning the most number of Grand Slam singles matches wins. Serena won her first-ever Grand Slam match at Australian Open, in 1998. In that match she defeated I. Spearlea by 6-7,6-3,6-1. She faced her sister Venus Williams in the next round and lost to her. Serena won her first Grand Slam Title in 1999 when she won the US Open. Since then, she has won 23 Grand Slam titles which is a Grand Slam Record.

3.Novak Djokovic (348 wins)

The 23-Grand Slams winner has the record of winning the most number of grand slam matches by any active tennis player. The Serbian was the third wheel of the Roger-Nadal-Djokovic era. However, with time, longevity and consistency, Novak Djokovic over the time has become the most successful tennis player of this open era. Till now, Novak has won 348 Grand Slam matches and he will surely look to touch Roger's record of 369; which might take a few more seasons for him.

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4. Rafael Nadal (314 wins)

The King of Clay, the player with the second most Grand Slam Singles titles in the men's category, and the only player to win any Grand Slams 14th time, Rafael Nadal is a living legend when it comes to Tennis. The Spanish left-hander has been ruling the courts with his power and fighting spirit. Nadal won his first-ever Grand Slam back in 2005 and kept on winning French Open until 2008. In addition, in 2008, he also won his first-ever Wimbledon title and in 2009 won his first-ever Australian Open as well. He had to wait till 2010 to win his first-ever US Open. Till now Nadal has won 314 Grand Slam matches and played 357 matches in the biggest Tennis Tournaments in the World.

5. Martina Navratilova (305 wins)

Winning 59 Grand Slams in total, Martina Navratilova is considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time. She has won 18 singles titles, 31 Double's titles and 10 Mixed Double's Titles. She played her first Grand Slam match in 1973 where she defeated her counterpart Kozeluhova by 6-4,6-3. Her first Grand Slam Title win came in the year 1978 when she won the Wimbledon Open. She didn't participate in any grand slam single tournament between 1995-2003. She returned to play in the French Open in 2004 but was knocked out in the first round. Her Grand Slam Records of winning 31 Double's titles is very difficult to break. She took women's tennis to a new level with her speed, determination and agility. She won a record 120 matches at Wimbledon.

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6. Chris Evert (299 wins)

Winning 299 Grand Slam singles matches, Chris Evert stands in the fifth position. She has played in 34 Grand Slams and won 18 of them. Her first Grand Slam win came in the year 1972 where she won 1-6,6-3,6-3 against V. Ziegenfuss in the first round of Wimbledon. Since then, she has played 335 Grand Slam singles matches winning 299 and losing 36 of them. She had a 125-match clay court winning streak from August 1973 to May 1979. Chris retired in September 1989 after playing in the U.S Open, at that time she was ranked 4 in the World Rankings.

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7. Steffi Graf (278 wins)

Steffi Graf has won 278 grand slam singles matches in her entire career. She has played 31 Grand Slams winning 22 of them. Her Grand Slam win rate is 71%. Steffi Graf played his first ever Grand Slam match in the year 1983 where she lost in the first round itself. Her first win in a Grand Slam match was in the French Open, in 1983. She won the match against C Karlsson by 6-4,6-1. Till then she played 310 Grand Slam singles matches and has lost only 32 of them. In the year 1988, she won all four Grand Slams. Graf retired in August 1999 while ranked World number 3.

8. Venus Williams (270 wins)

Venus Williams ranks in the 8th position in the list of the players with the most number of Grand Slam singles matches win. She has played in 16 Grand Slams and has won 7 out of them. Venus Williams played his first Grand Slam singles match in the year 1997. She lost the match against N.Tauziat by 7-5,3-6,5-7. Her first win in a Grand Slam came in the US Open,1997 where she reached the final. She lost the final to Martina Hingis 6-0,6-4. She has played 350 Grand Slam matches out of which she has won 270 and lost 80. She will begin her French Open campaign today against E. Alexandrova.

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9. Jimmy Connors (233 wins)

Jimmy Connors has won 233 Grand Slam singles matches and stands in the 9th position on the list. Jimmy Connors spent a total of 268 weeks at number 1, including 160 consecutive weeks. He has won 8 Grand Slam singles titles, 2 doubles titles. His first Grand Slam singles match was in the 1970 US Open which he lost to M.Cox. His first Grand Slam singles match win came in 1971. Jimmy defeated Olmedo in a five-set thriller. He has played 282 Grand Slam singles matches winning 233 and losing 49 of them. Connors retired in 1996 at the age of 43.

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10. Andre Agassi (224 wins)

Andre Agassi ranks 10th among the players who have the Grand Slam records of winning the most number of Grand Slam singles matches. He has played 15 Grand Slams and has won 8 of them. He played his first Grand Slam singles match in 1986 against Bates and lost by 6-7,3-6,6-4,4-6. His first win came in 1987 when he defeated Argentinian Villas in the first round of the French Open. He has played 277 Grand Slam singles matches winning 224 and losing 53 of them. Agassi retired from professional tennis on September 3, 2006, after losing in the third round of the US Open to Benjamin Becker.

Note: This article was first written by Srinjan Basu and then got updated by Koushik Biswas with the stats till 12/7/2023

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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

We’re gearing up for the final Grand Slam of the season as the world’s best tennis stars head to New York for the US Open 2025. The tournament is staged at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Centre in Flushing Meadows, the largest tennis complex in the world.

Boasting an impressive 33 courts, including the iconic Arthur Ashe Stadium, the world-class facility has been home to the US Open every year since 1978 and is located in the heart of New York City.

So, before the start of the final Grand Slam of the year, let's have a look some of the star players, on whom everyone's eyes will be on.

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US Open 2025: Stars to Watch Out

Carlos Alcaraz

Winning five trophies and nearly flawless performance in 48 of 54 games, Carlos Alcaraz has stunned in the 2025 season. However, on July 13 in London at Wimbledon, world number one Jannik Sinner defeated Alcaraz 4‑6, 6‑4, 6‑4, 6‑4 to win his first Wimbledon title and his fourth Grand Slam overall.

Now Alcaraz opted out of the Canadian Open in Toronto (July 27–Aug 7) to recover from minor muscle issues and focus on training for the US Open starting August 24. Alcaraz will even out their year-to-date tally and avenge his Wimbledon loss.

Jannik Sinner

Jannik Sinner returned to action strongly this season. After a runner-up finish to Carlos Alcaraz at Roland Garros, he defeated the Spaniard to win his maiden Wimbledon title earlier this month. With a Grand Slam title under his belt and renewed momentum, Sinner will look to carry his form into the US hard-court season, where his previous best at the US Open was a quarterfinal finish in 2022. 

The return of Ferrara could provide the stability and familiarity Sinner needs as he aims to build on his breakthrough year. Sinner has also reappointed his former fitness coach, Umberto Ferrara, as quick as he begins preparations for the US Open.

Coco Gauff

Coco Gauff achieved a career-defining moment at the 2023 US Open, winning her maiden Grand Slam singles title. As a 19-year-old American, she delighted the home crowd by defeating Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling three-set final (2-6, 6-3, 6-2). This victory marked her as the first American teenager since Serena Williams in 1999 to win the US Open singles crown, solidifying her status as a major force in women's tennis.

That is why, Gauff is a fan favorite with strong baseline play and mental toughness.

Emma Raducanu

Emma Raducanu is a former Grand Slam champion, but she hasn’t had an easy ride of things over the last few years. In 2021, Raducanu shocked the world when she became the first qualifier to win a Grand Slam title at the US Open. Since then, the Briton has struggled to stay fit on the WTA Tour and has been widely criticized for her frequent coaching changes.

Things seemed to have clicked in 2025; however, as working alongside Mark Petchey, Raducanu has picked up several big wins. With the US Open less than a month away, Raducanu is on the verge of a major breakthrough, which could put her in contention to win her second Grand Slam title at Flushing Meadows.

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US open 2025: Experienced Campaigners

Novak Djokovic

This is where the rankings diverge from methodology, as Novak Djokovic is ranked below three much-younger players but still, in my view, has a better chance in five-set matches. Djokovic got annihilated by Sinner in the Wimbledon Semifinal, and it looks more and more like the GOAT doesn’t have a prayer against men’s tennis’ new royalty. 

But I’d still probably pick him against any of the other 62 players in the tournament, a testament to how much his game has endured his older age.

Daniil Medvedev

This is the guy that beat Djokovic in the 2021 US Open Final when he was going for the calendar Grand Slam, and he’s just been unable to hack it this year. I don’t know what happened, but there’s no way it can stay this bad.

Sports stands as one of the highest-paid professions globally because of vast financial rewards and entertainment value. A lot of people think athletes make their money only from winning games or medals. But in 2025 some female sports stars are also making a whopping amount of money off the field. They have made good business decisions, signed big sponsorship contracts, and started their own businesses.

Let's have a look at the highest-paid women athletes of the 2024-25 period and how much do they make in a year including prize money, endorsements and net worth.

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Highest-paid women athletes [2025]

10. Simon Biles (Gymnastics) | $11.2m

In 2025, Simone Biles will be acknowledged not just as a gymnast but more extensively as a business profile. Following her transition back to competition in 2023 she worked with brands including: Athleta, Visa, and Uber Eats.

As referenced by Forbes, Simone Biles' net worth is $11.2 million. She also earns from public speaking and campaigns for social causes.

9. Venus Williams (Tennis) | $12.1m

Tennis icon Venus Williams brought in $12.1 million, mostly from off-court ventures like her fashion line and brand deals, proof of her lasting influence in and outside of sports.

Her off-court earnings are equally impressive. With endorsement deals from Nike, Wilson, and Gatorade, Venus earned an estimated $6 million annually at the height of her influence. A $5 million multi-year deal with Porsche in 2018 underscored her brand power.

8. Nelly Korda (Golf) | $12.5m

Nelly Korda's net worth is $10 million in 2025, as reported by Celebrity Net Worth. In 2024, Forbes also recognized her as one of the highest-paid women golfers.

In 2024, Nelly Korda earned approximately $12.5 million, as reported by Forbes. She was recognized as one of the highest-paid women golfers, listed at #8 by Forbes, with her on-field earnings totaling $4.5 million and off-field endorsements bringing in $8 million.

6. Emma Raducanu (Tennis) | $12.9m

Emma Raducanu and Naomi Osaka are tied for sixth place on Forbes' highest-paid female athletes for 2025 list after both apparently earned the same amount of money this year ($12.9m).

The British tennis star pocketed a total of $12.9 million this year. While just $900k came from tennis, the 22-year-old's lucrative sponsorship and endorsement deals landed her additional $12 million. 

6. Naomi Osaka (Tennis) | $12.9m

Naomi Osaka reportedly has an estimated net worth of $12.9 million, as of January 2025.

Her main sources of earning are her tennis career, off-court businesses as well as the endorsements that she has signed over time. As of the beginning of the 2025 season, Osaka has earned over $22 million via prize money.

5. Aryna Sabalenka (Tennis) | $18.7m

According to Forbes, Aryna Sabalenka has a net worth of $18.7 million as of March 2025.

As per the official website of the WTA, Sabalenka has won $32,163,253 in prize money. Her main sources of earnings are her tennis career and the endorsement deals she has signed over the years.

4. Zheng Qinwen (Tennis) | $20.6m

Tennis star Zheng Qinwen earned $20.6 million, with $15 million coming from partnerships with Audi, Lancôme, and Vivo. She's one of the fastest-rising athletes out of China and is already drawing comparisons to Li Na.

3. Eileen Gu (Skiing) | $22.1m

Eileen Gu, a two-gold medalist at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, is one of the highest-paid women athletes as of 2025. Eileen has many sponsorship contracts with companies like Red Bull, Anta and Tiffany & Co, more than 20 brand deals in total.

In 2024, Eileen Gu earned more than $30 million, not accounting for her previous earnings or expenses. Internationally, Eileen is a Chinese-American athlete. Her individual story and fan base in both countries made her an impactful name in global sport and fashion.

2. Iga Świątek (Tennis) | $23.8m

Iga Swiatek, the reigning women's World No. 3, has created a strong brand both on and off the court, and her total estimated wealth in 2025 will be close to a whopping $23.8 million.

She has won several Grand Slam titles, Wimbledon 2025 being the latest. She signed major deals with brands such as Asics, Rolex, and Tecnifibre and has established a good reputation for success in professional tennis and for her reserved internal personality, giving her serious appeal in sport and business.

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1. Coco Gauff (Tennis) | $34.4m

In 2025, 20-year-old Coco Gauff is one of the highest-paid women in sports. As reported by Tennis.com, she made $34.4 million in 2024. Out of that, $9.4 million came from tennis prize money.

The rest over $25 million came from brand deals with companies like New Balance, Head, and American Eagle. Her fast rise and global popularity have made her a favorite for big sponsors.

ATP & WTA Rankings cater to men's singles and doubles players and women's singles and doubles players, respectively. Rankings can be regarded as the ultimate expression of a player's abilities on the field and their current form. Throughout the years, many players have been successful in climbing up the ranking ladder whilst others have fallen short of expectations.

Staying consistent isn't easy, and at times it is impossible to hold the rank with new faces coming into the field. At first glance, it appears impossible. However, in this article, we shall discuss players who have lived up to the adage "Impossible means I'm Possible."

#10. Martina Hingis- 209 Weeks

When it comes to Martina Hingis, her accomplishments know no boundaries. The Swiss star has proven her mettle since winning the Australian Open at the tender age of 16 and reaching the top spot in 1997 at the same age.

Hingis held on to the number-one ranking for 80 consecutive weeks until she was overtaken by Lindsay Davenport in 1998. This was a month after losing to the Americans in the US Open final.

However, regardless of what happened, Hingis refused to give up and snatched the top spot from Davenport in 1999. As a result, she spent a total of 209 weeks as the number one player, but as fate would have it, Jennifer Capriati ascended the ladder to dethrone her.

Probably, She could have been the greatest female tennis player the world had ever seen, but she became enamoured with modelling and was never able to regain her form or ranking. "Fate is a cruel mistress, isn't it? " We ponder at times.

#9. Chris Evert- 260 Weeks

Whilst talking about her achievements, our words would fall inadequate. After all, This American legend holds the honour of being the first woman to officially be recognised as world number one. What an accomplishment! Over nine spells at the top of the women's tennis pile, Evert accumulated 260 weeks in the number one position.

From 1976 until 1985, Evert was in a constant battle for the top spot with Martina Navratilova. However, after years of jaw-dropping collisions, the 'Ice Maiden's ' reign came to an end with Martina fetching the spot. Moreover, Chris Evert's Wonderful journey also earned her a place in our list of ATP & WTA Rankings.

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#8. Jimmy Conors- 268 Weeks

If you're a tennis enthusiast, you've probably heard this name before. Jimmy Connors has a reputation as a great coach in addition to being a successful player. He also dominated the ATP Rankings for 268 weeks.

The American became the first man in history to cross the 200-week mark. He is also the first person on this list of ATP & WTA Rankings to have won over 100 awards. In addition, Connor has won eight Grand Slams. However, he never managed to win Roland Garros in his life, only reaching the semi-finals four times on the clay court.

Connors retired at the age of 43 after a long career in the sport. His playing technique, particularly his backhands, has inspired the modern era indeed. Also, he coached Maria Sharapova, who rose to World No. 1 in the women's category under his tutelage.

#7. Ivan Lendl- 270 Weeks

Ivan Lendl is a Czech icon who is the only player from his country to ever reach the top of the world rankings. For 270 weeks, he was the top player in the ATP Rankings. He is one of only two players to achieve Rank 1 before winning a Grand Slam.

After ascending to the throne in February 1983, the Czech ruled for a total of 29 weeks before embarking on his three-year reign. He won five of his eight Slam victories over this period of almost 150 weeks, as well as reaching the Wimbledon final twice, in 1986 and 1987, the only times he did so.

Lendl became known as the "Man Who Revolutionized Tennis" after winning eight major titles and 94 titles. He pioneered aggressive baseline power tennis (which can now be observed in Rafael Nadal's game), as well as a combination of forehand and topspin.

Aside from his playing accomplishments, he went on to become a successful coach for Scottish tennis star Andy Murray, guiding him to the number one ranking.

#6. Pete Sampras- 286 Weeks

Pete Sampras is one of the most successful American tennis players on this list. He was the World No.1 for 286 weeks. From April 15, 1996, to March 30, 1998, Sampras held the top spot in the ATP rankings for the longest time.

During his long career, Sampras has won 64 titles. He even won 14 Grand Slam titles over his career, including his 14th on his final appearance at the major event; he is the only player to have done so to date.

Because of his abilities, he rose to the top of the charts and got a place in our list of ATP & WTA Rankings. Opponents dreaded his precise and powerful serves during his playing days. Sampras was even given the moniker 'Pistol Pete'.

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#5. Roger Federer- 310 Weeks

Roger Federer has won everyone's hearts with his tremendous tennis skills. Fans even gave him the nickname 'The swiss maestro', impressed by the proficiency of his craft. Is there anything that this man hasn't gained? A simple answer would be hatred.

The Swiss maestro is adored by everyone on the planet. With his balletic movements in the court, his poised serves, and his Always-smiling face, he holds a special position in every ardent tennis fan's heart.

King Federer wore the crown of ATP Rank 1 for 310 weeks, the first male player in the history of tennis to cross 300 weeks. He also has a record of 237 straight weeks as Number One.

Accompanied by his utter dominance on grass, Federer earned the title 'King of grass'. To date, he and Martina Navratilova remain the ultimate king and queen in Wimbledon. Moreover, He is regarded as the G.O.A.T. in men's tennis due to his incredible abilities on the court.

#4. Serena Williams- 319 Weeks

Can you believe the 23-time Slam champion first topped the women's rankings on July 8, 2002, when she was only 20 years old? Well, neither can we. After achieving such a record, the young American remained in first place for nearly a year, 57 weeks to be exact, while she won Wimbledon, the US Open and the Australian Open consecutively before adding a second Wimbledon to bring her total Slam tally to five.

From August 2003 to September 2008, Williams was not ranked number one at all. Meanwhile, the top spot changed hands 19 times between seven different women. However, her poised serve, and outstanding netplay propelled her back to the top rank for a month.

In addition, the amazing lady owns the record for the longest streak, which is 186 weeks. As a result of this, she linked hands with Steffi Graf.

Her list of accomplishments is certainly impressive, but there is one more feather that she may be able to introduce to her cap. That is winning 2 more grand slams and in the process, passing Margaret Court as the highest grand slam winner in tennis history (Both men's and women's). However, only time will tell if the 'Momma Smash' is capable of accomplishing such a feat.

#3. Martina Navratilova- 332 Weeks

The situation was not easy for 'The Wimbledon queen,' as her long-time adversary Chris Evert was not willing to give her a field in the WTA rankings. However, after much hard work, Navratilova was able to achieve the top ranking in July 1978. She dethroned Evert from the top, ending her 113-week reign.

In 1978, the 18-time Grand Slam champion won her first Grand Slam and first Wimbledon victory, which propelled her to the top of the rankings.

Well, after all of her hard work, it was finally time for her to bask in the glory of her accomplishments. Therefore, she went on to enjoy nine overall spells at world number one. She was last ranked in that position in August 1987, when she had 16 Slam singles wins under her belt. Her wonderful records placed her in the 3rd position in our list of ATP & WTA Rankings.

#2. Stefi Graff- 377 Weeks

Now, this brings us to the number 1 spot holder on our list of ATP & WTA Rankings. Honestly, our list can't be completed without her. Steffi Graf is a name to reckon with in the world of tennis. Often regarded as the greatest of all time, there might not be a lot of records in the book that the champion player hasn't broken.

Winner of as many as 22 Grand Slam titles, Steffi's presence was enough to send shivers down the spine of her opponents. Steffi's versatility and dominance across different surfaces made her the fan favourite. The extent of the German tennis star's dominance can be gauged by the fact that she held the world's No. 1 ranking for 377 weeks.

Graf first rose to the top of the rankings in August 1987. After breaking the reigning of Evert and Navratilova, Graf enjoyed 186 weeks in the top position on her first spell. Also, the 'Fraulein forehand' didn't just stop there. She went on to create history by completing the Calendar Golden Slam of winning all four Majors and the Olympic gold medal in 1988.

Graf achieved such a performance that the phrase "Golden Slam" was coined. Furthermore, with these accomplishments on her side, she went on to spend 377 weeks as the World's No. 1 tennis player, an astonishing record that remains untouched to date.

#1. Novak Djokovic- 428 Weeks

The 1 member of the 'Big Three' already appeared on this list and thus it leaves the second member of the trio to feature here. Novak Djokovic has been the World Number One for a record 428 weeks while he has won 100 tour-level titles and overtook Stefi Graff's record. Djokovic climbed to No. 1 for the first time in 4 July 2011.

Aside from his rivals Nadal and Federer, Djokovic is one of the most successful players. He deserved to be at the top since he has dominated the court for the past decade. He is also considered to be the 'King of the Australian Open' due to winning the trophy 10 times. Astonishing, isn't it? The Serbian tennis player became the No.1 tennis player for the 11th time on January 11, 2023, as a result of his 4th US Open title.

Note: Stats are up to date till 23/07/2025. Written by Pritha Ghosh and states are updated by Koushik Biswas and Payal Debnath