A US Open champion has to solve more than a tennis match: the New York crowd can be loud, the hard court rewards bold hitting, and the final rounds demand stamina. If you’re looking for the tournament’s winners, the key distinction is whether you mean men’s and women’s singles or the doubles and mixed doubles events. The table below covers singles champions from 2015 through 2025, followed by the records that put those wins in perspective.
Recent US Open singles winners
These are the men’s and women’s singles champions. The US Open also awards titles in men’s doubles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles, which have different winners.
| Year | Men’s singles winner | Women’s singles winner |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Carlos Alcaraz | Aryna Sabalenka |
| 2024 | Jannik Sinner | Aryna Sabalenka |
| 2023 | Novak Djokovic | Coco Gauff |
| 2022 | Carlos Alcaraz | Iga Świątek |
| 2021 | Daniil Medvedev | Emma Raducanu |
| 2020 | Dominic Thiem | Naomi Osaka |
| 2019 | Rafael Nadal | Bianca Andreescu |
| 2018 | Novak Djokovic | Naomi Osaka |
| 2017 | Rafael Nadal | Sloane Stephens |
| 2016 | Stan Wawrinka | Angelique Kerber |
| 2015 | Novak Djokovic | Flavia Pennetta |
Several of those finals stand out for the stories behind them. Raducanu won the 2021 women’s title as a qualifier, stringing together 10 victories without dropping a set. Gauff’s 2023 triumph made her the first American teenager to win the women’s singles title since Serena Williams in 1999. In 2015, Pennetta beat fellow Italian Roberta Vinci in the final, then announced her retirement from tennis during the trophy ceremony.
Who has won the most US Open titles?
The answer depends on whether you count the tournament’s full history or only the Open Era, which began in 1968 when professionals were allowed to compete alongside amateurs.
| Category | Record holder | Titles |
|---|---|---|
| Men’s singles, all eras | Richard Sears, Bill Tilden, and Bill Larned | 7 each |
| Men’s singles, Open Era | Roger Federer | 5 |
| Women’s singles, all eras | Molla Bjurstedt Mallory | 8 |
| Women’s singles, Open Era | Serena Williams and Chris Evert | 6 each |
Federer’s five men’s titles came consecutively, from 2004 through 2008. That run reflects how well his attacking game suited the New York hard courts: he could take the ball early, change direction quickly, and turn a short opening into a finishing shot.
Molla Bjurstedt Mallory’s eight women’s titles were won between 1915 and 1926, before the Open Era. Evert’s six came across a remarkable span, from 1975 to 1982. Serena matched Evert’s Open Era mark with titles in 1999, 2002, 2008, 2012, 2013, and 2014.
How the US Open changed over time
The tournament’s surface has shaped its champions. It was played on grass until 1974, moved to green clay for three years, then switched to hard courts in 1978. That long stretch on hard courts has rewarded players who combine reliable movement with the ability to hit through the court. The exact bounce and speed can vary with the surface and conditions, but the tournament has often suited aggressive baseline play.
The US Open is also known for its atmosphere. Arthur Ashe Stadium is the largest tennis stadium in the world, and night sessions can bring a different kind of pressure from a quiet daytime match. A player may need to wait through a loud point, reset between games, and keep their focus when the crowd reacts to every momentum shift. Champions such as Serena Williams, Djokovic, and Gauff have all shown how important composure can be in that setting.
Records and results also need a little context: the tournament’s name and format have evolved. It began in 1881 as the U.S. National Championships, and the women’s singles event was added in 1887. Today’s familiar US Open is one of the four Grand Slam tournaments, alongside the Australian Open, French Open, and Wimbledon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2025 US Open men’s singles title?
Carlos Alcaraz won the 2025 men’s singles title. He beat Jannik Sinner in the final.
Who won the 2025 US Open women’s singles title?
Aryna Sabalenka won the 2025 women’s singles title, defeating Amanda Anisimova in the final.
Who has the most men’s US Open singles titles?
Richard Sears, Bill Tilden, and Bill Larned share the overall record with seven titles each. In the Open Era, Roger Federer leads with five.
Who has the most women’s US Open singles titles?
Molla Bjurstedt Mallory holds the all-time record with eight. In the Open Era, Serena Williams and Chris Evert share the record with six each.
Final Thoughts
The US Open’s winners range from early champions who played on grass to modern stars who thrive on hard courts under the lights. For a quick recent reference, Alcaraz won the men’s singles title in 2025, while Sabalenka won the women’s. For the bigger historical picture, Federer’s five Open Era men’s titles and the women’s records held by Serena Williams, Chris Evert, and Mallory show just how demanding it is to win repeatedly in New York.
