The US Open, held every year in New York, is one of the most exciting tennis tournaments in the world. Since the start of the Open Era in 1968, both men and women have competed for the crown on the hard courts of Flushing Meadows.
7. Martina Navratilova (USA) – 4 Titles
- Years Won: 1983, 1984, 1986, 1987
Martina Navratilova, famous for her attacking game and net play, won four US Open singles titles. She was a complete player who could adapt to different conditions and was a fierce rival to Chris Evert. Navratilova’s rivalry with Evert remains one of the greatest in tennis history.
6. Steffi Graf (Germany) – 5 Titles
- Years Won: 1988, 1989, 1993, 1995, 1996
Steffi Graf is remembered not only for her incredible US Open record but also for her “Golden Slam” in 1988, when she won all four majors and the Olympic gold in the same year. She claimed five titles in New York and dominated women’s tennis with her powerful forehand and athletic movement.
5. Pete Sampras (USA) – 5 Titles
- Years Won: 1990, 1993, 1995, 1996, 2002
Pete Sampras, known for his strong serve-and-volley game, was a true champion of the 1990s. He won five US Open titles, with his final triumph in 2002 being his last professional match. Ending his career with a Grand Slam win at Flushing Meadows was the perfect farewell for one of tennis’s all-time greats.
4. Jimmy Connors (USA) – 5 Titles
- Years Won: 1974, 1976, 1978, 1982, 1983
Jimmy Connors was known for his fiery attitude and fierce competitiveness on court. He shares the record for the most US Open men’s singles titles in the Open Era with Pete Sampras and Roger Federer. Connors also made history by being the first man to win the tournament on three different surfaces, grass, clay, and hard courts.
3. Roger Federer (Switzerland) – 5 Titles
- Years Won: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Roger Federer made history at the US Open by winning five titles in a row, the most consecutive wins by any man in the Open Era. His elegant playing style, combined with his ability to handle pressure, made him nearly unbeatable in New York during that period.
2. Serena Williams (USA) – 6 Titles
- Years Won: 1999, 2002, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014
Serena Williams is regarded as one of the all-time greats in tennis. Known for her powerful serve and fighting spirit, she won six US Open titles, the most by any woman in the Open Era (tied with Chris Evert). Her first came as a teenager in 1999, and her last in 2014, showing her dominance across different generations.
1. Chris Evert (USA) – 6 Titles
- Years Won: 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1980, 1982
Chris Evert ruled the late 1970s and early 1980s. She was consistent, calm under pressure, and extremely hard to beat on any surface. Evert shares the women’s record of six US Open titles with Serena Williams, showing just how dominant she was in her era.
Honorable Mentions
- Novak Djokovic (Serbia) – 4 titles (2011, 2015, 2018, 2023)
- Rafael Nadal (Spain) – 4 titles (2010, 2013, 2017, 2019)
- John McEnroe (USA) – 4 titles (1979, 1980, 1981, 1984)
Conclusion
The US Open has always produced champions who rise to the challenge under the bright lights of New York. From the power of Serena Williams to the grace of Federer and the consistency of Chris Evert, each of these players has left an unforgettable mark on the tournament.
Written by Kinjal Walantra
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