Top 5 Youngest Men’s Singles Tennis Players to Win 5 Grand Slam Titles

After defeating Jannik Sinner in the final of the 2025 French Open, Carlos Alcaraz secured his fifth Grand Slam title, joining an exclusive group of men’s singles players in the Open Era to reach that milestone. However, the Spaniard has yet to complete the Career Grand Slam, with the Australian Open remaining the only major missing from his collection.

With this achievement, Alcaraz also became one of the youngest players in history to win five Grand Slam titles. 

On that note, let’s take a look at the five youngest men’s singles players to win 5 Grand Slam titles in the Open Era.

5. Boris Becker: 23 years, 2 months, and 2 days

Boris Becker, the youngest-ever men’s singles champion at Wimbledon, captured his fifth Grand Slam title at the 1991 Australian Open. The former German tennis star enjoyed his greatest success on the grass courts of the All England Club.

Over the course of his career, Becker reached seven Wimbledon finals, winning three and finishing runner-up in four. However, the French Open remained elusive; his best performances came in 1987, 1989, and 1991, when he advanced to the semi-finals.

4. Pete Sampras: 22 years, 10 months, and 22 days

Pete Sampras, famously known as "Pistol Pete," was renowned for his explosive serve-and-volley game and dominance on hard and grass courts, though he never captured the elusive French Open title. He claimed his first Grand Slam victory at the 1990 US Open. Two years later, he added to his growing legacy by winning both Wimbledon and the US Open in 1993.

In 1994, Sampras continued his ascent by capturing the Australian Open and Wimbledon titles, bringing his Grand Slam tally to five. At just 22 years, 10 months, and 22 days old, he became the youngest American man in history to win five Grand Slam singles titles.

3. Carlos Alcaraz: 22 years, 1 month, and 3 days

Carlos Alcaraz, the only active player on the list, added another milestone to his already impressive career by defeating Italian star Jannik Sinner to win the 2025 French Open. In a thrilling final at Stade Roland Garros, the 22-year-old staged a remarkable comeback after dropping the first two sets, successfully defending his title in dramatic fashion.

Alcaraz burst onto the Grand Slam scene in 2022, capturing his first major title at the US Open with a victory over Casper Ruud. He followed that up with a landmark win over seven-time champion Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon, clinching his first title at the All England Club in a gripping five-set battle.

In 2024, Alcaraz achieved the rare Channel Slam—winning both the French Open and Wimbledon in the same year—further cementing his status as one of the sport’s elite. With his latest triumph over Sinner in Paris, Alcaraz not only retained his Roland Garros crown but also preserved his perfect record in Grand Slam finals.

2. Rafael Nadal: 22 years, 1 month, and 3 days

Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz both clinched their fifth Grand Slam singles titles at exactly 22 years, 1 month, and 3 days old. However, Nadal's milestone came on the sport's most hallowed grounds — the historic Wimbledon Championships, the oldest tournament in tennis.

After dominating Roland Garros with four straight titles from 2005 to 2008, the Spanish legend secured his fifth major in unforgettable fashion. In the 2008 Wimbledon final, Nadal dethroned five-time defending champion and fierce rival Roger Federer in what is widely regarded as one of the greatest matches in tennis history.

1. Bjorn Borg: 22 years and 5 days

Björn Borg holds the record as the youngest player to win five men’s singles Grand Slam titles. The Swedish legend seamlessly transitioned from clay to grass courts during his career, achieving three Channel Slams—the most in tennis history. However, hard courts proved more challenging for him; none of his 11 Grand Slam singles titles came on this surface.

Borg claimed his first Major singles title at the 1974 French Open, defeating Spain’s Manuel Orantes. He successfully defended his title the following year and then captured back-to-back Wimbledon championships in 1976 and 1977.

Returning to the clay courts of Paris, the young Swedish star stunned the defending champion Guillermo Vilas in the final to secure his fifth Grand Slam title at just 22 years and 5 days old.

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