Youngest Men's Singles Players to Win Three Wimbledon Titles

Only a select few players have managed to win the Wimbledon men’s singles title more than once in the Open Era — and just six have claimed it three times or more. As the oldest and most prestigious tournament in tennis, Wimbledon is a dream for many, but only the very best have truly dominated the grass courts of the All England Club.

It's worth noting that legends like Rod Laver and John Newcombe aren’t on this list because they won only two of their Wimbledon titles during the Open Era.

Youngest men’s singles players to win three Wimbledon titles

6. Novak Djokovic: 28 years, 1 month, and 21 days

Novak Djokovic - Youngest Men's Singles Players to Win Three Wimbledon Titles
Novak Djokovic (Credits - Sky Sports)

Novak Djokovic is the oldest player to win three men’s singles titles at Wimbledon. The Serbian star claimed his first title in 2011, defeating the defending champion Rafael Nadal in the final.

He went on to win his second and third titles in 2014 and 2015, both times beating Swiss legend Roger Federer. Djokovic was 28 years old when he secured his third Wimbledon crown.

5. John McEnroe: 25 years, 4 months, and 22 days

John McEnroe - Youngest Men's Singles Players to Win Three Wimbledon Titles
John McEnroe (Credits - ABC News)

John McEnroe was only the second American player in the Open Era to win more than two Wimbledon titles. He was 25 years old when he claimed his first Wimbledon crown. After narrowly losing a classic final to Bjorn Borg in 1980, McEnroe got his revenge the following year, defeating the 11-time Grand Slam champion to win his first title at the All England Club.

McEnroe reached five straight Wimbledon finals from 1980 to 1984, winning three and finishing runner-up twice. He captured his third and final Wimbledon title in 1984.

4. Pete Sampras: 23 years, 10 months, and 28 days

Pete Sampras - Youngest Men's Singles Players to Win Three Wimbledon Titles
Pete Sampras (Credits - Tennis365)

Pete Sampras dominated men's tennis throughout the 1990s with his incredible skill and composure on court. In 1993, he captured his first Wimbledon title by defeating fellow American Jim Courier. He went on to successfully defend his crown in 1994 and 1995, beating Goran Ivanisevic and Boris Becker in back-to-back finals.

At the time of his third Wimbledon triumph, Sampras was just 23 years, 10 months, and 28 days old. He didn’t stop there—he went on to win four more Wimbledon titles in 1997, 1998, 1999, and 2000, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest champions in the tournament’s history.

3. Roger Federer: 23 years, 10 months, and 26 days

Roger Federer - Youngest Men's Singles Players to Win Three Wimbledon Titles
Roger Federer (Credits - Wimbledon)

Roger Federer, the most successful men’s singles player in Wimbledon history, was just 23 years old when he claimed his third title at the tournament. He made his Wimbledon debut in 1999 but was knocked out in the first round. In 2001, he reached the quarterfinals, only to suffer another early exit the following year.

Despite the shaky start, Federer went on to dominate the tournament, winning four consecutive titles from 2003 to 2007. During that incredible run, he defeated top players like Andy Roddick, Rafael Nadal, and Mark Philippoussis in the finals.

His winning streak came to an end in 2008, when he lost to Nadal in one of the greatest Wimbledon finals ever played. Still, Federer bounced back to win three more Wimbledon titles—in 2009, 2012, and 2017—further cementing his legacy on grass.

2. Bjorn Borg: 22 years, 1 month, and 2 days

Bjorn Borg - Youngest Men's Singles Players to Win Three Wimbledon Titles
Bjorn Borg (Credits - Tennis.com)

Björn Borg was a unique and dominant force in tennis, especially on clay and grass courts. He’s the only player to complete the Channel Slam — winning the French Open and Wimbledon in the same year — three times. While he struggled on hard courts, his success on clay and grass earned him a total of 11 Grand Slam titles.

Between 1976 and 1980, Borg won five straight Wimbledon titles, defeating the likes of Jimmy Connors, Roscoe Tanner, Ilie Năstase, and John McEnroe in the finals. When he claimed his third Wimbledon crown in 1978, he was just 22 years old.

1. Boris Becker: 21 years, 8 months, and 18 days

Boris Becker - Youngest Men's Singles Players to Win Three Wimbledon Titles
Boris Becker (Credits - BBC)

Boris Becker holds the record as the youngest player to win three men’s singles titles at Wimbledon—and he made history as the youngest-ever men’s singles champion at the tournament. The German tennis sensation was just 17 years old when he stunned the world by winning the title in 1985.

He successfully defended his crown in 1986, proving his dominance on grass. Although he faced setbacks in the following years—losing in the second round in 1987 and finishing runner-up to Stefan Edberg in 1988—Becker bounced back in 1989. At just 21, he reclaimed the Wimbledon title by defeating Edberg in the final, this time turning the tables on the defending champion.

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