Top Men's Tennis Players with Over 100 Singles Titles

Winning 100 or more men’s singles titles in tennis is an extraordinary feat—one that only a select few in history have achieved. This elite milestone highlights a player’s dominance, consistency, and longevity at the highest level of the sport.

Since the dawn of the Open Era in 1968, tennis has undergone significant transformations. Early legends like Ken Rosewall and Rod Laver set the stage, showcasing a level of excellence that inspired generations to come.

Over time, the sport evolved with new rules, modernized equipment, and a restructured tournament calendar—often shaped through years of discussion and debate among players and officials. Amid all this change, only a handful of men have maintained elite performance levels long enough to surpass the 100-title mark.

With that context, let’s take a closer look at the legendary players who have reached the coveted milestone of 100 or more singles titles.

3. Novak Djokovic

After defeating Hubert Hurkacz in the Geneva Open final, Novak Djokovic became only the third player in men’s tennis history to reach the milestone of 100 singles titles. Despite this achievement, the Serbian star has faced increasing challenges from the sport’s younger generation in 2024.

He lost to Jannik Sinner in the Australian Open semi-finals, withdrew from the French Open due to injury, suffered a one-sided defeat to Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon, and was eliminated in the third round of the US Open.

Nevertheless, Djokovic captured the men's singles gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics—a career-defining triumph that fulfilled his long-cherished dream of Olympic glory. This marked a historic highlight in a season filled with ups and downs.

Interestingly, Djokovic’s most dominant year on tour remains 2011, when he won a remarkable 11 titles. 

His title breakdown: 

• Grand Slams: 24
• ATP Finals: 7
• ATP 1000 Masters: 40
• ATP 500: 15
• ATP 250: 13
• Olympics: 1

2. Roger Federer

Novak Djokovic might be eyeing Roger Federer’s record of 103 career titles after his recent triumph at the Geneva Open. Federer, the former Swiss tennis great, amassed 20 Grand Slam singles titles and was particularly dominant at Wimbledon, where he won a record eight titles.

Since 2023, Djokovic has been aiming to match Federer’s Wimbledon record, but rising star and two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz has emerged as a major obstacle on the grass courts.

While Federer was a dominant force on grass and hard courts, he often struggled on clay—especially against Rafael Nadal. The Spanish legend has claimed a staggering 63 titles on clay, including a record 14 Roland Garros titles. Nadal holds a perfect 6-0 head-to-head record against Federer at the French Open, with four of those victories coming in the finals.

His title breakdown: 

• Grand Slams: 20
• ATP Finals: 6
• ATP 1000 Masters: 28
• ATP 500: 24
• ATP 250: 25
• Olympics: 0

1. Jimmy Connors

Jimmy Connors was the first man to win 100 titles on the ATP Tour, a remarkable feat that underscores his lasting legacy in tennis. While the structure and grading of tournaments during his era differed significantly from today’s system, Connors’ dominance on the court is beyond dispute.

The pinnacle of his career came in 1974, when he captured three of the four Grand Slam titles — the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open — a rare and extraordinary achievement.

Connors was also a controversial and fiercely independent figure. In 1974, he filed a lawsuit against the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), claiming he was unfairly barred from competing in the French Open, further fueling debate around his exclusion from a potential Grand Slam sweep that year.

His success spanned all surfaces, but he was especially prolific on indoor carpet courts, where he claimed 33 titles — more than on any other surface. His second-best was outdoor hard courts, where he secured 31 titles, reflecting his adaptability and competitive edge across all conditions.

His title breakdown:

• Grand Slams: 8
• Year-End Championships – Grand Prix: 6
• Year-End Championships – WCT: 28
• Grand Prix / WCT: 24

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