Grass Glory: Wimbledon Men’s Champions In History

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Wimbledon is one of the oldest tennis tournaments in the world and arguably the most prestigious Grand Slam on the calendar.

Incepted in 1877, Wimbledon is held at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London. The Wimbledon singles crown is often considered the most coveted piece of silverware in world tennis.

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Swiss legend Roger Federer tops the list of players with most Wimbledon titles in the Open Era with eight silverwares, earned between 2003 and 2017. This included a memorable five consecutive titles from 2003 to 2007, matching the legendary Bjorn Borg (1976–1980).

Wimbledon Men’s Champions In History: List of winners

Also Read: Players With Most Wimbledon Titles In Open Era

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YearChampionRunner-UpScore
2024Carlos Alcaraz (Spain)Novak Djokovic (Serbia)6-2, 6-2, 7-6(4)
2023Carlos Alcaraz (Spain)Novak Djokovic (Serbia)1-6, 7-6(6), 1-6, 3-6, 6-4
2022Novak Djokovic (Serbia)Nick Kyrgios (Australia)4–6, 6–3, 6–4, 7–6(3)
2021Novak Djokovic (Serbia)Matteo Berrettini (Italy)6–7(4), 6–4, 6–4, 6–3
2020No competition due to COVID-19No competition due to COVID-19No competition due to COVID-19
2019Novak Djokovic (Serbia)Roger Federer (Switzerland)7–6(5), 1–6, 7–6(4), 4–6, 13–12(3)
2018Novak Djokovic (Serbia)Kevin Anderson (South Africa)6–2, 6–2, 7–6(3)
2017Roger Federer (Switzerland)Marin Cilic (Croatia)6–3, 6–1, 6–4
2016Andy Murray (Great Britain)Milos Raonic (Canada)6–4, 7–6(3), 7–6(2)
2015Novak Djokovic (Serbia)Roger Federer (Switzerland)7–6(1), 6–7(10), 6–4, 6–3
2014Novak Djokovic (Serbia)Roger Federer (Switzerland)6–7(7), 6–4, 7–6(4), 5–7, 6–4
2013Andy Murray (Great Britain)Novak Djokovic (Serbia)6–4, 7–5, 6–4
2012Roger Federer (Switzerland)Andy Murray (Great Britain)4–6, 7–5, 6–3, 6–4
2011Novak Djokovic (Serbia)Rafael Nadal (Spain)6–4, 6–1, 1–6, 6–3
2010Rafael Nadal (Spain)Tomas Berdych (Czech Republic)6–3, 7–5, 6–4
2009Roger Federer (Switzerland)Andy Roddick (USA)5–7, 7–6(6), 7–6(5), 3–6, 16–14
2008Rafael Nadal (Spain)Roger Federer (Switzerland)6–4, 6–4, 6–7(5), 6–7(8), 9–7
2007Roger Federer (Switzerland)Rafael Nadal (Spain)7–6(7), 4–6, 7–6(3), 2–6, 6–2
2006Roger Federer (Switzerland)Rafael Nadal (Spain)6–0, 7–6(5), 6–7(2), 6–3
2005Roger Federer (Switzerland)Andy Roddick (USA)6–2, 7–6(2), 6–4
2004Roger Federer (Switzerland)Andy Roddick (USA)4–6, 7–5, 7–6(3), 6–4
2003Roger Federer (Switzerland)Mark Philippoussis7–6(5), 6–2, 7–6(3)
2002Lleyton Hewitt (Australia)David Nalbandian (Argentina)6–1, 6–3, 6–2
2001Goran Ivanisevic (Croatia)Patrick Rafter (Australia)6–3, 3–6, 6–3, 2–6, 9–7
2000Pete Sampras (USA)Patrick Rafter (Australia)6–7(10), 7–6(5), 6–4, 6–2
1999Pete Sampras (USA)Andre Agassi (USA)6–3, 6–4, 7–5
1998Pete Sampras (USA)Goran Ivanisevic (Croatia)6–7(2), 7–6(9), 6–4, 3–6, 6–2
1997Pete Sampras (USA)Cedric Pioline (France)6–4, 6–2, 6–4
1996Richard Krajicek (Netherlands)MaliVai Washington (USA)6–3, 6–4, 6–3
1995Pete Sampras (USA)Boris Becker (Germany)6–7(5), 6–2, 6–4, 6–2
1994Pete Sampras (USA)Goran Ivanisevic (Croatia)7–6(2), 7–6(5), 6–0
1993Pete Sampras (USA)Jim Courier (USA)7–6(3), 7–6(6), 3–6, 6–3
1992Andre Agassi (USA)Goran Ivanisevic (Croatia)6–7(8), 6–4, 6–4, 1–6, 6–4
1991Michael Stich (Germany)Boris Becker (Germany)6–4, 7–6(4), 6–4
1990Stefan Edberg (Sweden)Boris Becker (Germany)6–2, 6–2, 3–6, 3–6, 6–4
1989Boris Becker (Germany)Stefan Edberg (Sweden)6–0, 7–6(1), 6–4
1988Stefan Edberg (Sweden)Boris Becker (Germany)4–6, 7–6(2), 6–4, 6–2
1987Pat Cash (Australia)Ivan Lendl (Czechoslovakia)7–6(5), 6–2, 7–5
1986Boris Becker (Germany)Ivan Lendl (Czechoslovakia)6–4, 6–3, 7–5
1985Boris Becker (Germany)Kevin Curren (USA)6–3, 6–7(4), 7–6(3), 6–4
1984John McEnroe (USA)Jimmy Connors (USA)6–1, 6–1, 6–2
1983John McEnroe (USA)Chris Lewis (New Zealand)6–2, 6–2, 6–2
1982Jimmy Connors (USA)John McEnroe (USA)3–6, 6–3, 6–7(2), 7–6(5), 6–4
1981John McEnroe (USA)Bjorn Borg (Sweden)4–6, 7–6(1), 7–6(4), 6–4
1980Bjorn Borg (Sweden)John McEnroe (USA)1–6, 7–5, 6–3, 6–7(16), 8–6
1979Bjorn Borg (Sweden)Roscoe Tanner (USA)6–7(4), 6–1, 3–6, 6–3, 6–4
1978Bjorn Borg (Sweden)Jimmy Connors (USA)6–2, 6–2, 6–3
1977Bjorn Borg (Sweden)Jimmy Connors (USA)3–6, 6–2, 6–1, 5–7, 6–4
1976Bjorn Borg (Sweden)Ilie Nastase (Romania)6–4, 6–2, 9–7
1975Arthur Ashe (USA)Jimmy Connors (USA)6–1, 6–1, 5–7, 6–4
1974Jimmy Connors (USA)Ken Rosewall (Australia)6–1, 6–1, 6–4
1973Jan Kodes (Czechoslovakia)Alex Metreveli (USSR)6–1, 9–8(5), 6–3
1972Stan Smith (USA)Ilie Nastase (Romania)4–6, 6–3, 6–3, 4–6, 7–5
1971John Newcombe (Australia)Stan Smith (USA)6–3, 5–7, 2–6, 6–4, 6–4
1970John Newcombe (Australia)Ken Rosewall (Australia)5–7, 6–3, 6–2, 3–6, 6–1
1969Rod Laver (Australia)John Newcombe (Australia)6–4, 5–7, 6–4, 6–4
1968Rod Laver (Australia)Tony Roche (Australia)6–3, 6–4, 6–2