The 19 Greatest Wimbledon Champions of All Time

From Federer's eight titles to Navratilova's nine, Wimbledon has crowned some of the greatest athletes in history. This ranking celebrates the all-time greats who have defined the grass-court Grand Slam.

1

Roger Federer

Swiss maestro who won 8 Wimbledon titles, widely regarded as the most elegant player to ever grace Centre Court.

1000pts

2

Venus Williams

American champion who won 5 Wimbledon singles titles and helped shape a golden era of women's tennis alongside her sister.

804pts

3

Martina Navratilova

Czech-American legend who won a record 9 Wimbledon singles titles and dominated grass courts throughout the 1980s.

746pts

4

Jimmy Connors

American fighting spirit who won 2 Wimbledon titles and was known for his relentless competitive fire on court.

703pts

5

Margaret Court

Australian powerhouse who won 3 Wimbledon titles and holds the all-time record for Grand Slam singles titles with 24.

653pts

6

John McEnroe

American firebrand who won 3 Wimbledon titles and mesmerized fans with his touch, instinct, and on-court theatrics.

653pts

7

Novak Djokovic

Serbian powerhouse who won 7 Wimbledon titles and is considered one of the greatest returners and baseliners in history.

653pts

8

Serena Williams

American icon who won 7 Wimbledon singles titles and redefined women's tennis with her powerful game.

653pts

9

Boris Becker

German teenage sensation who won 3 Wimbledon titles and became the youngest ever men's champion in 1985.

653pts

10

Althea Gibson

American trailblazer who won 2 Wimbledon titles in 1957 and 1958, becoming the first Black player to win a Grand Slam.

653pts

11

Andy Murray

Scottish champion who won 2 Wimbledon titles and broke a 77-year British drought when he won in 2013.

653pts

12

Björn Borg

Swedish ice-cool champion who won 5 consecutive Wimbledon titles from 1976 to 1980 with a unique baseliner style.

594pts

13

Stefan Edberg

Swedish serve-and-volley artist who won 2 Wimbledon titles and was renowned for his graceful, attacking net play.

594pts

14

Billie Jean King

American legend who won 6 Wimbledon singles titles and was a pioneering advocate for gender equality in sports.

594pts

15

Carlos Alcaraz

Spanish prodigy who won back-to-back Wimbledon titles in 2023 and 2024, thrilling crowds with breathtaking athleticism.

522pts

16

Evonne Goolagong Cawley

Australian champion who won 2 Wimbledon titles and was beloved for her flowing, instinctive style of play.

522pts

17

Pete Sampras

American serve-and-volley master who won 7 Wimbledon titles and was nearly unbeatable on grass during the 1990s.

522pts

18

Chris Evert

American baseline pioneer who won 3 Wimbledon titles and her rivalry with Navratilova defined a generation of women's tennis.

435pts

19

Steffi Graf

German champion who won 7 Wimbledon titles and achieved the Golden Slam in 1988, winning all four majors plus an Olympic gold.

435pts