Who is the greatest French Open men's champion of all time?
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?
1Rafael NadalThe 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.
2Björn BorgSix-time French Open champion whose 8-year dominance on clay established one of the most impressive records in tennis history.
3Novak DjokovicThree-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.
4Ivan LendlThree-time consecutive French Open champion in the 1980s who memorably rallied from two sets down against McEnroe in his first title run.
5Roger FedererWon his only French Open title in 2009 after four runner-up finishes, proving his legendary versatility as one of the all-time greats.
6Gustavo KuertenBrazilian cult hero who entered Roland Garros unseeded in 1997 and became a three-time champion, capturing the hearts of French tennis fans.
7Henri CochetFrench Golden Age legend who won five French Championships in the pre-Open Era and helped define the artful, touch-based clay-court style.
8Andre AgassiWon the 1999 French Open to complete his career Grand Slam, cementing his legacy as one of the most complete players in tennis history.
9Stan WawrinkaUpset Novak Djokovic in stunning fashion to claim his only Grand Slam at the 2015 French Open, announcing himself as a major-event giant-killer.
10Mats WilanderSwedish clay-court specialist who won three French Open titles across the 1980s and was a consistent force on the red dirt of Paris.
11Guillermo VilasArgentine 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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