Daily Archives: June 25, 2011
Greatest Wimbledon Champions of the Open Era (Men)
Pete Sampras Has the Most Men’s Wimbledon Titles of the Open Era, 7
The Championships at Wimbledon were first played in 1877 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, where they are still held today.
Through 1967, the matches were limited to contests between amateurs. The Open Era, which included professionals, began in 1968.
Here are the greatest men’s multiple champions in Wimbledon Open Era history.
For a look at every champion, click here, my source.
Updated July 8, 2012 to include Roger Federer’s seventh Wimbledon title, tying him with Pete Sampras.
| Player | Open Era | Amat. Era | All-time | Years |
| Pete Sampras (USA) | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Roger Federer (SUI) | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 |
| Björn Borg (SWE) | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980 |
| Boris Becker (DEU) | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1985, 1986, 1989 |
| John McEnroe (USA) | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1981, 1983, 1984 |
| Rod Laver (AUS) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1961, 1962, 1968, 1969 |
| John Newcombe (AUS) | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1967, 1970, 1971 |
| Jimmy Connors (USA) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1974, 1982 |
| Stefan Edberg (SWE) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1988, 1990 |
| Rafael Nadal (ESP) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2008, 2010 |
