One number can settle a lot of tennis arguments: how many Grand Slam singles titles has a player won? The answer looks simple until you compare players from different eras, or mix singles achievements with doubles records. The rankings below count singles titles at the Australian Open, Roland-Garros, Wimbledon and the US Open. They include results through the 2025 season; later results can change totals for active players.
Men’s Grand Slam singles champions, ranked by titles
Novak Djokovic leads the men’s all-time singles list, with Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer next. The table ranks players by total titles, combining the Open Era and earlier history. Players tied on titles share a rank.
| Rank | Player | Grand Slam singles titles |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Novak Djokovic | 24 |
| 2 | Rafael Nadal | 22 |
| 3 | Roger Federer | 20 |
| 4 | Pete Sampras | 14 |
| 5 | Roy Emerson | 12 |
| 6 | Rod Laver | 11 |
| 6 | Björn Borg | 11 |
| 8 | Bill Tilden | 10 |
| 9 | Andre Agassi | 8 |
| 9 | Jimmy Connors | 8 |
| 9 | Ivan Lendl | 8 |
Djokovic’s 24 titles put him at the top of the men’s list. His haul includes multiple wins at all four majors, and he has completed the career Grand Slam—the feat of winning each tournament at least once—several times. Nadal’s 22 include a remarkable 14 French Open titles, while Federer’s 20 were built on sustained success across grass, hard court and clay.
Earlier champions need a little context. Rod Laver won 11 majors, including all four in 1962 and again in 1969. His first calendar-year sweep came before the Open Era, which began in 1968; his total here includes titles from both sides of that divide. Roy Emerson’s 12 titles were also won largely before professional players could enter every major. These records count the titles, but they don’t mean each player faced the same competitive landscape.
Just below the table, several Open Era greats are level on eight titles: Agassi, Connors and Lendl. Agassi’s set is especially notable because it includes all four majors, as well as Olympic gold. Connors and Lendl also reached the top repeatedly, but neither completed the career Grand Slam.
Women’s Grand Slam singles champions, ranked by titles
Margaret Court holds the all-time women’s singles record with 24 majors. Serena Williams is next with 23, followed by Steffi Graf with 22. As in the men’s table, these totals include champions from before the Open Era, so the list spans different conditions and levels of access to the majors.
| Rank | Player | Grand Slam singles titles |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Margaret Court | 24 |
| 2 | Serena Williams | 23 |
| 3 | Steffi Graf | 22 |
| 4 | Helen Wills Moody | 19 |
| 5 | Chris Evert | 18 |
| 5 | Martina Navratilova | 18 |
| 7 | Billie Jean King | 12 |
| 8 | Maureen Connolly | 9 |
| 8 | Monica Seles | 9 |
| 10 | Suzanne Lenglen | 8 |
| 10 | Molla Mallory | 8 |
Court’s record of 24 includes 11 majors won in the Open Era. Serena’s 23 all came in the Open Era, and she holds the record for the most singles majors won in that period by a woman. Graf, with 22, is the only player to complete a calendar-year Golden Slam: all four majors plus Olympic singles gold in 1988.
Evert and Navratilova each won 18 singles majors, but their careers had different signatures. Evert was exceptionally consistent on clay; Navratilova’s major success came across surfaces, with her attacking style and serve-and-volley game particularly suited to grass. Their long rivalry helped define women’s tennis in the late 1970s and 1980s.
What counts as a Grand Slam title?
In these rankings, “Grand Slam title” means a championship in singles at one of the four majors. A player who wins a major in both singles and doubles earns two titles in the broader tournament record, but only one toward a singles ranking. Mixed doubles is not included either.
The phrase “the Grand Slam” can also mean winning all four majors in the same calendar year. That’s a separate achievement. Djokovic, Nadal and Federer have each won all four majors during their careers, but none completed a calendar-year sweep. Laver did it twice in men’s singles; Graf and Court are among the women who achieved it.
Era comparisons also deserve care. The Australian Open changed dates and surface over time, and the majors were not equally accessible to professional players before 1968. A single leaderboard is useful for comparing title counts, but it cannot fully capture differences in the tour, travel, equipment, playing conditions or size of the competitive field.
How active champions could move up the rankings
The leading positions are difficult to reach because a player must win multiple tournaments across a career, often on very different surfaces. By the end of 2025, Carlos Alcaraz had six men’s singles majors and Jannik Sinner had four. On the women’s side, Iga Świątek had five, Aryna Sabalenka four and Coco Gauff two. They are a long way from the historical leaders, but totals can climb quickly during a dominant stretch.
Surface variety is part of the challenge. A player might thrive on the slower, higher-bouncing clay at Roland-Garros but need to adjust to Wimbledon’s grass, where points can be shorter and the serve more influential. A champion’s total therefore reflects not just longevity, but the ability to solve different conditions and handle the pressure of seven-round draws.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has won the most men’s Grand Slam singles titles?
Novak Djokovic leads the men’s all-time singles list with 24 titles, based on results through the 2025 season.
Who has won the most women’s Grand Slam singles titles?
Margaret Court holds the all-time record with 24. Serena Williams is next with 23, the highest total by a woman in the Open Era.
Do doubles titles count in these rankings?
No. These tables count singles titles only. Doubles and mixed-doubles championships are separate records.
What is the difference between a career Grand Slam and a calendar Grand Slam?
A career Grand Slam means winning each of the four majors at least once over a career. A calendar Grand Slam means winning all four in the same calendar year.
Final Thoughts
By singles titles, Djokovic leads the men’s list and Margaret Court leads the women’s all-time list. Serena Williams has the Open Era women’s record, while Federer and Nadal remain among the most successful men in the sport’s history. The rankings offer a clear snapshot of achievement—but the eras, surfaces and careers behind each number are what make the comparisons worth discussing.
