Novak Djokovic holds the highest win percentage of any male player in the Open Era, while his great rivals Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer also feature in the top five.
The Serbian has won the most men’s Grand Slam titles (24), the most Masters 1000 titles (40), the most ATP Finals titles (seven), and has spent the most weeks as the ATP world No 1 (428).
Here, we look at the five players with the highest match win percentages in men’s singles in the Open Era (with a minimum of 500 wins).
5. Jimmy Connors – 81.8%
Jimmy Connors won 81.8% (1,274-283) of the 1,557 matches he played in his career, which started in 1972 and concluded in 1996.
The American collected a record 109 ATP singles titles, including eight Grand Slams (five US Opens, two Wimbledon titles and one Australian Open).
Jimmy Connors Grand Slam record – 233–49 (82.62%)
Australian Open – 11-1 (91.7%)
French Open – 40-13 (75.5%)
Wimbledon – 84–18 (82.3%)
US Open – 98–17 (85.2%)
4. Roger Federer – 82%
Roger Federer won 82% (1,251-275) of the 1,526 matches he played in his career, which spanned from 1998 to 2022.
The Swiss earned 103 ATP singles tournament victories, including 20 Grand Slam titles (eight Wimbledon titles, six Australian Opens, five US Opens and one French Open).
Roger Federer Grand Slam record – 369–60 (86%)
Australian Open – 102–15 (87.2%)
French Open – 73–17 (81.1%)
Wimbledon – 105–14 (88.2%)
US Open – 89–14 (86.4%)
3. Bjorn Borg – 82.4%
Bjorn Borg won 82.4% (654-140) of the 794 matches he played in his professional career, which spanned from 1973 to 1984, and also featured a comeback between 1991 and 1993.
The Swede claimed 66 ATP singles titles, including 11 Grand Slam crowns (six French Opens and five Wimbledon titles).
Bjorn Borg Grand Slam record – 141–16 (89.8%)
Australian Open – 1–1 (50%)
French Open – 49–2 (96.1%)
Wimbledon – 51–4 (92.7%)
US Open – 40–9 (81.6%)
2. Rafael Nadal – 82.6%
Rafael Nadal has won 82.6% (1,080-227) of the 1,307 singles matches he has played in his career to date, having turned professional in 2001.
The Spaniard has collected ATP 92 singles titles, 22 of which have come at majors (14 French Opens, four US Opens, two Wimbledon titles and two Australian Opens).
Rafael Nadal Grand Slam record – 314–44 (87.7%)
Australian Open – 77–16 (82.8%)
French Open – 112–4 (96.6%)
Wimbledon – 58–12 (82.9%)
US Open – 67–12 (84.8%)
1. Novak Djokovic – 83.5%
Novak Djokovic has won 83.5% (1118-221) of the 1,339 singles matches he has played in his career to date, having turned professional in 2003.
The Serbian has won 99 singles titles, including 24 Grand Slams (10 Australian Opens, seven Wimbledon titles, four US Opens and three French Opens).
Novak Djokovic Grand Slam record – 377–51 (88.1%)
Australian Open – 94–9 (91.3%)
French Open – 96–16 (85.7%)
Wimbledon – 97–12 (89%)
US Open – 90–14 (86.5%)
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