Who is the greatest French Open men's champion of all time?

By YPB Team
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From the clay-court king who made Roland Garros his personal kingdom to surprise champions and vintage greats, every era of the Open Era is represented. Which legend belongs at the top?

Rafael Nadal - ranking option ranked #1

Rafael Nadal

The undisputed clay-court king with 14 French Open titles, holding a 112-4 all-time record at Roland Garros — the greatest dominance in any Grand Slam tournament.

1/11
Björn Borg - ranking option ranked #2

Björn Borg

Six-time French Open champion whose 8-year dominance on clay established one of the most impressive records in tennis history.

2/11
Novak Djokovic - ranking option ranked #3

Novak Djokovic

Three-time French Open champion who conquered Roland Garros despite being a hard-court specialist, holding the record for most Grand Slam titles overall with 24.

3/11
Ivan Lendl - ranking option ranked #4

Ivan Lendl

Three-time consecutive French Open champion in the 1980s who memorably rallied from two sets down against McEnroe in his first title run.

4/11
Roger Federer - ranking option ranked #5

Roger Federer

Won his only French Open title in 2009 after four runner-up finishes, proving his legendary versatility as one of the all-time greats.

5/11
Gustavo Kuerten - ranking option ranked #6

Gustavo Kuerten

Brazilian cult hero who entered Roland Garros unseeded in 1997 and became a three-time champion, capturing the hearts of French tennis fans.

6/11
Henri Cochet - ranking option ranked #7

Henri Cochet

French Golden Age legend who won five French Championships in the pre-Open Era and helped define the artful, touch-based clay-court style.

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Andre Agassi - ranking option ranked #8

Andre Agassi

Won the 1999 French Open to complete his career Grand Slam, cementing his legacy as one of the most complete players in tennis history.

8/11
Stan Wawrinka - ranking option ranked #9

Stan Wawrinka

Upset Novak Djokovic in stunning fashion to claim his only Grand Slam at the 2015 French Open, announcing himself as a major-event giant-killer.

9/11
Mats Wilander - ranking option ranked #10

Mats Wilander

Swedish clay-court specialist who won three French Open titles across the 1980s and was a consistent force on the red dirt of Paris.

10/11
Guillermo Vilas - ranking option ranked #11

Guillermo Vilas

Argentine clay expert who won back-to-back French Open titles in 1978 and 1979, a dominant force in the early Open Era.

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