Top five youngest men's singles players to win four Grand Slam titles

Novak Djokovic holds the record for winning the most Grand Slam singles titles.

Men’s singles tennis is one of the most competitive categories in the sport, where very few players can sustain long-term success while being challenged across various surfaces and under global scrutiny.

Grand Slam tournaments such as the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open provide players with the ultimate opportunity to prove themselves.

This landmark has been defined by Novak Djokovic, who has won an unprecedented 24 Grand Slam singles titles—the most by any man to date. The 24-year-old Djokovic displayed grace and prowess, winning one of his four US Open titles in 2011 against Rafael Nadal.

Winning four Grand Slam titles at a young age is indeed a sign of the great potential these players have. On that note, let’s take a look at the top five youngest men’s singles players to win four Grand Slam titles.

Youngest men’s singles who won four Grand Slam titles-

5. Pete Sampras — 22 years, 5 months, and 18 days

Pete Sampras added his fourth Grand Slam title on January 30, 1994, after defeating Todd Martin in straight sets at the Australian Open. At just twenty-two years and five months, this young American tennis professional was established as the next great champion in tennis. 

His rise was rapid and seamless, beginning with his first Grand Slam win. At the age of 19, he defeated Andre Agassi to win the 1990 US Open title. The supremacy of American tennis would be fueled over time by his serve-and-volley game, specifically on the fast courts, and establish a dominant era beginning in 1993, culminating in his fourth major victory.

4. Rafael Nadal — 21 years, 0 months, and 5 days

Rafael Nadal won his fourth Grand Slam title, five days after his 22nd birthday, with his typical dominance on the clay courts of Paris. The 6-1, 6-3, 6-0 routing of Roger Federer in the French Open final on June 8 came so thoroughly that Federer, amid world-class magnanimity, called it his worst Grand Slam defeat.

Nadal’s success began with major titles that seemed even more impressive because he had to overcome tough competition. Three of his first four Grand Slam titles came against Federer, who was at his peak and the World No. 1 at the time.

With an 81-match winning streak on clay, comprising three of those first four majors, it remains one of the most dominant stretches in tennis.

3. Carlos Alcaraz — 21 years, 2 months, and 9 days

Even during an era dominated by the legendary ‘Big Three,’ Carlos Alcaraz has emerged as a transformative force in tennis. On 14 July 2024, he made history by defending his title against Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon, winning his fourth Grand Slam at the age of 21.

Alcaraz’s triumph at the French Open 2024 sealed his fame as the youngest Grand Slam winner on all three surfaces, exhibiting a degree of versatility rarely found in any player. Alcaraz’s achievements mark the beginning of a new era and bear testimony to the immense talent of this young prodigy.

2. Björn Borg — 21 years, 0 months, and 26 days

Just 26 days after turning 21, Bjorn Borg’s name was forever etched in tennis history when he won the Wimbledon title in five thrilling sets against Jimmy Connors on 3 July 1977.

Throughout the tournament, Borg maintained a composed demeanour during pressure moments, alongside a self-belief that never wavered. The 1977 Wimbledon final will forever be etched in Borg’s memory in many ways, as very few players have managed to win the French Open and Wimbledon in the same year.

1. Mats Wilander — 20 years, 9 months, and 18 days

Only a few could have speculated that the tournament would unfold a new chapter in tennis history when the 20-year-old Mats Wilander stepped on the clay-courts of Roland Garros on June 9, 1985. 

The quiet Swede silenced all doubters as he entered the arena, stamping his name from being the youngest until then in the Open Era to win a Grand Slam when he straight-set defeated the defending champion, Ivan Lendl.

Being an unseeded 17-year-old professional, Wilander thrilled the tennis fans and elite with his first French Open victory, which set an incredible record. Moreover, going ahead, he won major titles like the Australian Open on grass courts and advanced to his fourth major on the Paris clay court, demonstrating his incredible versatility.

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