Tennis: titles & records

Golden Slam

Steffi Graf won all four Grand Slams AND Olympic gold in 1988: unique to this day.

💡 Did you know? In 1988 Steffi Graf won all four Slams plus Olympic gold: the 'Golden Slam'.

USA

The USA are record Davis Cup winners with 32 titles, the oldest major team competition.

💡 Did you know? The Davis Cup is the oldest major team event in tennis.

French Open

Rafael Nadal is the „King of Paris“: 14 titles on clay, a record likely to last forever.

💡 Did you know? Nadal is the 'King of Paris' on clay.

Serena Williams

Serena Williams holds the Open Era record with 23 Grand Slam titles: dominance over two decades.

💡 Did you know? Serena Williams shaped women's tennis for over two decades.

1988

After decades away, tennis returned to the Olympics in Seoul in 1988.

💡 Did you know? Tennis has been firmly Olympic again since 1988 (Seoul).

1968

Since 1968 pros may play the Grand Slams: before, the majors were for amateurs only.

💡 Did you know? The Open Era in 1968 let professionals play the Slams.