Wimbledon is where tennis legends are made. Winning the gentlemen’s singles title on the grass courts of the All England Club is one of the sport’s greatest honors. Here’s a complete and professionally ranked list of male players who have won Wimbledon more than once starting from those with two titles and counting down to the all-time record holder.
10. Rafael Nadal
- Titles: 2
- Years Won: 2008, 2010
- Country: Spain
- Notable: Adapted his clay-court style for grass with relentless grit. His 2008 final vs. Federer is considered the greatest tennis match ever played.
9. Stefan Edberg
- Titles: 2
- Years Won: 1988, 1990
- Country: Sweden
- Notable: A serve-and-volley maestro with elegant technique. His classic rivalry with Boris Becker defined late-’80s Wimbledon finals.
8. Jimmy Connors
- Titles: 2
- Years Won: 1974, 1982
- Country: United States
- Notable: Fierce competitor and baseline pioneer. Only player to win Grand Slam titles on all three surfaces in the same era.
7. John Newcombe
- Titles: 2
- Years Won: 1970, 1971
- Country: Australia
- Notable: Part of Australia’s golden era in tennis. Known for a booming serve and steely nerve under pressure.
6. Rod Laver
- Titles: 2
- Years Won: 1968, 1969
- Country: Australia
- Notable: The only man in history to complete the calendar Grand Slam twice. Claimed Wimbledon titles in the early Open Era with unmatched versatility.
5. John McEnroe
- Titles: 3
- Years Won: 1981, 1983, 1984
- Country: United States
- Notable: Renowned for his touch, tactics, and iconic temper. His rivalries, especially with Björn Borg, brought global attention to the sport.
4. Boris Becker
- Titles: 3
- Years Won: 1985, 1986, 1989
- Country: Germany
- Notable: Youngest-ever Wimbledon champion at age 17. A dynamic, fearless serve-and-volleyer who lit up Centre Court in the ’80s.
3. Pete Sampras
- Titles: 7
- Years Won: 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
- Country: United States
- Notable: Dominated the 1990s with his powerful serve and cool demeanor. Retired with seven Wimbledon titles, the then-record.
2. Novak Djokovic
- Titles: 7
- Years Won: 2011, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022
- Country: Serbia
- Notable: Equaled Sampras’ tally with unmatched consistency and adaptability. Won four consecutive titles from 2018 to 2022.
1. Roger Federer
- Titles: 8
- Years Won: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012, 2017
- Country: Switzerland
- Notable: All-time leader in Wimbledon men’s singles titles. Defined grass-court tennis for nearly two decades with style, elegance, and surgical precision.
Summary
- Federer tops the list with 8 Wimbledon titles.
- Djokovic and Sampras share second place with 7 each.
Each of these champions etched their legacy at Wimbledon a tournament where tradition meets greatness. Whether it was Sampras’s power, McEnroe’s artistry, or Federer’s grace, they all conquered tennis’s most sacred stage.
Written by RITESH SINGH
