Grand Slam records are more than a count of trophies. They show who dominated a single tournament, who won across every surface, and who held their nerve through four major events in one season. The record book also spans different eras, so it helps to separate all-time marks from Open Era achievements.
The figures below use completed results through the end of the 2024 season. Active players’ totals can change, but the milestones provide a clear guide to the biggest achievements in singles, doubles and Grand Slam history.
Most Grand Slam singles titles
Novak Djokovic holds the men’s singles record with 24 Grand Slam titles, while Margaret Court holds the all-time women’s record with 24. Serena Williams is the leading women’s singles champion of the Open Era, with 23. That distinction matters: Court won some of her majors before professional players were allowed to compete in Grand Slam events.
| Record | Player | Mark |
|---|---|---|
| Most men’s singles titles | Novak Djokovic | 24 |
| Most women’s singles titles, all eras | Margaret Court | 24 |
| Most women’s singles titles, Open Era | Serena Williams | 23 |
| Most men’s singles titles at one major | Rafael Nadal, French Open | 14 |
| Most women’s singles titles at one major | Margaret Court, Australian Championships/Open | 11 |
Djokovic’s titles are spread across all four majors, a key reason his total stands out. Nadal’s 14 French Open wins are a different kind of record: they came on clay, where his heavy topspin, movement and patience made him exceptionally hard to beat. Court’s 11 Australian titles show how thoroughly she dominated her home major.
Records at each Grand Slam
Each major has its own champions and conditions. The Australian Open is played on hard courts, the French Open on clay, Wimbledon on grass and the US Open on hard courts. Success at one does not automatically translate to another: players must adapt their movement, shot selection and match plan.
| Tournament | Men’s singles record | Women’s singles record |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Open | Novak Djokovic, 10 | Margaret Court, 11 |
| French Open | Rafael Nadal, 14 | Chris Evert, 7 |
| Wimbledon | Roger Federer, 8 | Martina Navratilova, 9 |
| US Open | Roger Federer, Pete Sampras and Jimmy Connors, 5 each | Serena Williams, 6 |
Wimbledon rewards players who can serve well and take the ball early, while Roland Garros often asks for longer exchanges and careful point construction. Federer’s eight Wimbledon titles and Nadal’s French Open run are striking examples of players matching their games to a surface and sustaining that level over many seasons.
The calendar Grand Slam
A calendar Grand Slam means winning the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and US Open in the same calendar year. It is one of tennis’s rarest achievements. Rod Laver completed it twice in men’s singles, in 1962 and 1969. Don Budge did it in 1938. In women’s singles, Maureen Connolly achieved it in 1953, Margaret Court in 1970, and Steffi Graf in 1988.
Graf’s 1988 season was even more remarkable: she also won the Olympic gold medal, completing what is known as the Golden Slam. Winning all four majors in one year demands more than peak form. The player must handle four different tournaments, surfaces and pressure-filled stretches without a long break to reset.
Winning all four majors over a career
A career Grand Slam is different from a calendar Grand Slam. It means winning each of the four majors at least once during a career, not necessarily in the same year. Eight men have achieved it in singles: Fred Perry, Don Budge, Rod Laver, Roy Emerson, Andre Agassi, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.
Ten women have completed the singles career Grand Slam: Maureen Connolly, Doris Hart, Shirley Fry, Margaret Court, Billie Jean King, Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova, Steffi Graf, Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova. Agassi, Nadal, Serena Williams and Graf also won Olympic singles gold, giving them a career Golden Slam.
Consecutive Grand Slam titles and other milestones
Don Budge won six consecutive men’s majors from Wimbledon in 1937 through the US Championships in 1938. Margaret Court also won six in a row, spanning Wimbledon 1961 to the Australian Championships in 1962. In the Open Era, Martina Navratilova matched that six-major streak from Wimbledon 1983 through the US Open in 1984.
Age records offer another view of Grand Slam success. Martina Hingis became the youngest women’s singles champion when she won the 1997 Australian Open at 16 years and 117 days. Michael Chang is the youngest men’s singles champion: he was 17 years and 110 days old when he won the 1989 French Open.
Grand Slam records in doubles and mixed doubles
Singles gets much of the attention, but doubles records are a major part of the sport’s history. Margaret Court won 64 Grand Slam titles across singles, women’s doubles and mixed doubles. Martina Navratilova won 59 across those three categories, including a record 31 women’s doubles majors. These totals underline how some champions excelled not just as singles players, but in different formats and partnerships too.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has won the most Grand Slam singles titles?
Novak Djokovic holds the men’s singles record with 24 titles. Margaret Court holds the women’s all-time record, also with 24. Serena Williams has the women’s Open Era record with 23.
Has anyone won all four Grand Slam tournaments in one year?
Yes. In singles, Don Budge, Rod Laver, Maureen Connolly, Margaret Court and Steffi Graf completed calendar Grand Slams. Laver did it twice, and Graf also won Olympic gold in 1988.
Who has won the most titles at the French Open?
Rafael Nadal holds the men’s singles record with 14 French Open titles. Chris Evert holds the women’s singles record with seven.
What is the difference between a career Grand Slam and a calendar Grand Slam?
A career Grand Slam means winning all four majors at least once over a career. A calendar Grand Slam means winning all four in the same calendar year.
Final Thoughts
The biggest Grand Slam records reflect different kinds of greatness: Djokovic’s 24 men’s singles titles, Court’s all-time women’s mark, Nadal’s French Open dominance and the rare feat of winning all four majors in one year. Looking at the surface, era and event behind each number makes the achievements even more impressive—and gives fans a better way to compare champions across tennis history.
