Wimbledon: Five Greatest Players of all time

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Wimbledon: 5 greatest players of all time



  • No other tennis tournament captures the imagination of the world like Wimbledon.
  • Started way back in 1877, Wimbledon is the oldest Grand Slam in the world.
  • Dressed in all-white, the men's and women's singles are played by some of the world's best.
  • As we approach the tail-end of the 2018 edition, let us take a look at the greatest male tennis icons.


Rafa: Spain's raging bull: Rafael Nadal



  • Rafael Nadal is an icon of the sport and his exploits at the Wimbledon Center Court are stories worth telling our kids.
  • The 'King of Clay Court' clinched his first Wimbledon title, in 2008, as he defeated Federer, in the greatest grass-court match.
  • He repeated the feat in 2010 when he overcame Berdych in straight sets.
  • Is the third title on the cards?


Rod Laver: Australian Rocket: Rod Laver



  • The 1938 born Australian, Rod Laver, was world number 1 from 1964 to 1970.
  • His unbelievable haul of 200 singles trophies is the best ever in the sport.
  • He won the Wimbledon title four times. Further, Laver is the only player to achieve the calendar-year Grand Slam twice.
  • Considered one of the greatest ever, he has a tennis arena named after him in Melbourne.


Borg: German Ice Man: Björn Borg



  • Bjorn Borg was a beast at Wimbledon, and his records prove his iconic status.
  • For someone who retired at the age of 26, he has won an astounding number of trophies.
  • The biggest achievement of his career is winning five consecutive Wimbledon honor as well as six French Opens.
  • Before the Nadal-Federer era, his rivalry with John McEnroe was widely considered as the greatest.


Pete Sampras: American Pistol: Pete Sampras



  • Pete Sampras is one of the most successful Wimbledon champions of all time.
  • He has won the coveted prize 7 times. Nicknamed 'Pistol Pete' for his powerful serves, he retired from the sport after winning the 2002 US Open.
  • In his career, he clinched 14 Grand Slams.
  • In 2007, this tennis legend was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.


GOAT: Greatest of all time: Roger Federer



  • With 20 Grand Slams under his belt, Roger Federer is arguably the best ever to hold a tennis racquet.
  • He also has the highest number of Wimbledon titles (8).
  • Federer's versatility, footwork and efficiency are unparalleled, not only in the modern era but in the history of tennis.
  • He holds several records on grass court including the longest winning streak (65 consecutive matches)


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