Youngest men's singles players to win three consecutive Wimbledon titles

Bjorn Borg is the youngest player to win three consecutive Wimbledon titles

Previous eras have been defined by their champions. Over the decades, many individuals have not only mastered the special demands of grass courts but have etched their names in the history of the game by winning again and again in the serene confines of the All England Club.

One of the rarest feats in tennis is to have won three consecutive men’s singles titles at SW19. The feat is a measure not only of a Wimbledon player’s technical wizardry and ability to play on grass, but also of their resilience to the day-to-day pummelling that a Wimbledon fortnight consistently gives every player.

Only a small pool of players have been able to complete this rare hat-trick in the Open Era, and their roads to the pinnacle are littered with memorable matches, epic rivalries, and feats of unrivaled talent. On that note, let’s take a look at the list of the youngest men’s singles players to win three consecutive Wimbledon titles.

4. Novak Djokovic – 34 years, 1 month, and 19 days (2021)

After a two-year slump, Novak Djokovic more than made up for it, as he lifted the prestigious title for four consecutive years. In 2018, the Serbian outlasted Nadal in a sensational semi-final, following it up with a straight-sets victory over Kevin Anderson.

2019 saw the magnificent final where he saved two championship points against Federer. His search for a Wimbledon three-peat resumed in 2021, after the pandemic-related cancellation in 2020, where the 34-year-old squashed Matteo Berrettini’s hopes of winning a maiden Grand Slam, prevailing in four.

3. Roger Federer – 23 years, 10 months, 25 days (2005)

Roger Federer won his first Wimbledon title in 2003, defeating Mark Philippoussis in straight sets, the first of Federer’s three consecutive titles.

He showed his knack for absorbing power and turning momentum, with his one-handed backhand and well-placed serve, in a lopsided victory against Andy Roddick in 2004. In the 2005 final, he again beat Roddick and completed his three-peat by dominating the American with a mix of touch and power.

The elegant composure of the Swiss maestro, his aesthetic game-play, and his ice-cool temperament under pressure became the hallmarks of his control at the All England Club. Not only did Federer win three straight titles, but he won five more, giving him the record for the most singles titles ever at Wimbledon by a man.

2. Pete Sampras – 23 years, 10 months, 27 days (1995)

The Pete Sampras Wimbledon era began in 1993, when he defeated Jim Courier in four sets in the final with his serve-and-volley style. He was crowned champion once more in 1994, defeating Goran Ivanisevic in straight sets, showing his excellent net work and having a steady head in tense situations.

In 1995, Sampras faced three-time champion Boris Becker in the final, defeating the German icon in four sets to win his third consecutive title. Sampras’ magic on grass relied on his powerful serve, pinpoint volley, and his cool composure when it mattered most, which cemented his legacy with seven titles at SW19.

1. Bjorn Borg – 22 years, 1 month, 2 days (1978)

Bjorn Borg’s reign at Wimbledon from 1976 to 1981 was truly epic. The Swedish, whose ice-cool temperament and baseline wizardry were the talk of the tennis world, had startled the Wimbledon galleries by winning 41 matches on hallowed green grass, without a break, including both titles.

In 1978, at the tender age of 22, Borg won his third consecutive Wimbledon title, becoming the youngest player to achieve this rare feat.

His laser precision, mental steel, and unstinted consistency created a never-repeated level on grass. Finally, his reign was ended by John McEnroe in a classic final of 1981 when McEnroe won it 4–6, 7–6(1), 7–6(4), 6–4.

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