Full list of players to win French Open & Wimbledon in same year

Borg is the only player to have completed the calendar slam thrice.

Two of the most prestigious Grand Slam tournaments, the French Open and Wimbledon, are held just 20 days apart, yet they demand entirely different skill sets. Clay’s Slow, grinding rallies contrast sharply with the fast-paced, low-bouncing grass courts.

Winning both in the same year, a rare and remarkable feat known as the “Channel Slam,” is a true test of versatility, adaptability, and endurance. On that note, let’s take a look at the elite group of players who have managed to lift both prestigious trophies in the same year.

Rod Laver – 1969

In 1969, Rod Laver achieved the rare calendar Grand Slam, winning all four majors in a single year. At Roland Garros, he overcame Ken Rosewall in a thrilling four-set final. Just weeks later, Laver triumphed at Wimbledon, defeating John Newcombe in straight sets.

The Australian’s 1969 heroics not only cemented his place in tennis history but also marked his second career Grand Slam. Laver’s legacy at the Roland Garros includes two titles, while his Wimbledon record boasts four championships.

Bjorn Borg – 1978, 1979, 1980

Bjorn Borg stands alone as the only man in the Open Era to win the French Open and Wimbledon in the same year three times. In 1978, he crushed Guillermo Vilas in Paris and then beat Jimmy Connors in London. The following year, Borg bested Victor Pecci Sr. at Roland Garros and Roscoe Tanner on grass.

In 1980, he famously outlasted John McEnroe in an epic Wimbledon final after dispatching Vitas Gerulaitis in Paris to complete a hat-trick. Borg won Roland Garros six times and Wimbledon five times before the age of 26, underlining his greatness and his unique ability to switch quickly between clay and grass.

Rafael Nadal – 2008, 2010

Rafael Nadal’s domination on clay is legendary, but his 2008 season reached iconic status with a historic double over Roger Federer. He demolished Federer in the French Open final, dropping just four games, and then edged the Swiss maestro in an epic five-set Wimbledon final, widely regarded as the greatest match in the history of tennis.

In 2010, Nadal again beat Robin Soderling in Paris and followed up by defeating Tomas Berdych in London. Nadal is the only man besides Borg to complete the “Channel Slam” twice in the Open Era. Apart from notching up 14 French Open titles, Nadal has also triumphed twice in London.

Roger Federer – 2009

It had been a case of so close yet so far for one of the greatest tennis players of all time. Roger Federer finished agonizingly second, on three consecutive occasions from 2005 to 2008, but he finally had his moment in 2009. The Swiss icon seized his lone Roland Garros title by thrashing Robin Soderling in the final in straight sets, to complete a career Grand Slam.

At Wimbledon, Federer reclaimed the title in a marathon five-set final against Andy Roddick, earning his 15th major and surpassing Pete Sampras for the all-time Grand Slam record. The 20-time Grand Slam champion continues to hold the record for most titles in Wimbledon with eight.

Novak Djokovic – 2021

At the 2021 French Open, Novak Djokovic staged a dramatic comeback from two sets down to defeat Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final, having already ousted Rafael Nadal in a classic semifinal. At Wimbledon, the Serbian beat Matteo Berrettini in four sets to claim his sixth title at the All England Club.

The double title made him the first man in over a decade to win both major titles in the same year and tied him with Federer and Nadal with 20 Grand Slam titles at the time.

Carlos Alcaraz – 2024

At just 21, Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest man in the Open Era to win the French Open and Wimbledon in the same year. He captured his maiden Roland Garros title by defeating Alexander Zverev in a dramatic five-set final.

Weeks later, Alcaraz defended his Wimbledon crown with a commanding straight-sets win over Novak Djokovic. The fact that the Spaniard has joined this great list at such a young age is an indication of his bright future.

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