Well, clinching a grand slam title is widely regarded as one of the most decorated achievements and desired milestones for the majority of professional tennis players out there and when these legendary tennis stalwarts claim the grand slam title without dropping even a single set, it makes it all the more special and memorable for their fans and supporters from all around the world.
The glorious history of tennis, which spans over decades, has witnessed numerous legendary tennis players who have claimed the prestigious grand slam titles, but surprisingly, only a few out of them have succeeded in clinching the grand slam title which includes the four prestigious tournaments; Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and the U.S. Open without dropping even a single set.
In this article we will take a look at the top four tennis players who have won grand slams without dropping a set.
Top 4 Tennis Players Who Won Grand Slams Without Dropping A Set
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Rafael Nadal
Often regarded as one of the greatest professional tennis players of all-time, the Swiss former tennis sensation Rafael Nadal is at the first spot in our list of the top four legendary tennis players who clinched grand slams without dropping a set. The “King of Clay”, Rafael Nadal, clinched a record total of fourteen French Open titles throughout his glorious professional tennis career and clinched four out of these titles without dropping even a single set in the years 2008, 2010, 2017, and 2020.
As of September 2025, not even a single professional tennis player in the world has succeeded in surpassing Rafael Nadal in his spine-chilling record of clinching a record total of four French Open editions without dropping even a single set, speaking volumes about his unwavering dominance on the clay and his unmatched legacy in the game.
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Richard Dudley Sears
At the second spot in our list of the top four tennis players who have won grand slams without dropping a set we have the legendary American tennis professional tennis player Richard Dudley Sears who is often hailed as one of the most successful professional tennis players of all-time. Richard Dudley Sears clinched a phenomenal total of seven consecutive editions of the U.S. National Championships (which was later renamed to the U.S. Open) from 1881 to 1887.
Richard Sears, majorly known for his fearless attacks on the court, clinched a majority of these editions without dropping even a single set. Although back in the era of Sears the tennis tournaments were comparatively smaller than the modern era, his stellar achievements undoubtedly managed to earn him massive recognition beyond the bounds of time.
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Roger Federer
Next, at the third spot in our list of the top four legendary tennis players who created history and clinched grand slams without dropping a set, we have the Swiss former professional tennis player Roger Federer, who is often hailed as one of the greatest and most influential tennis players of all-time.
Throughout his glorious and star-studded professional tennis career, Roger Federer clinched a record total of eight Wimbledon titles in the years 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 and 2017 and a single French Open title in the year 2009. The Swiss tennis sensation earned enormous praise and recognition from tennis aficionados from all over the world for clinching the 2009 French Open and 2017 Wimbledon editions without dropping even a single set.
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Björn Borg
Finally, at the fourth spot in our list of the top four tennis players who have won grand slams without dropping a set, we have the Swedish former professional tennis player Björn Borg, who was ranked as the world No. 1 in men’s singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) for 109 weeks. Björn Borg created history and established himself as the first-ever professional tennis player from the Open era to clinch a grand slam title at the 1976 French Open without dropping even a single set.
Björn Borg continued with his winning streak and clinched the 1978 and 1980 Wimbledon editions as well without dropping even a single set. Often rightly hailed as one of the most lethal tennis players on grass as well as clay, Björn Borg announced his official retirement from tennis in 1993.
