Most Australian Open Men's Singles Wins

Who Has the Most Australian Open Wins in Men’s Tennis?

1. Novak Djokovic - 10 Wins
2. Roger Federer - 6 Wins
3. Andre Agassi - 4 Wins
4. Ken Rosewall - 4 (All-Time); 2 Wins (Amateur Era), 2 Wins (Open Era)
5. Rod Laver - 3 (All-Time); 2 Wins (Amateur Era), 1 Win (Open Era)
6. Mats Wilander - 3 Wins
7. Rafael Nadal - 2 Wins
8. Boris Becker - 2 Wins
9. Jim Courier - 2 Wins
10. Pete Sampras - 2 Wins

1. Novak Djokovic - 10 Wins

Novak Djokovic has won the most Australian Open men’s singles titles, with 10 wins. Fresh off the loss of his first Grand Slam final to Roger Federer, Djokovic played his first Australian Open in 2008. He defeated Jo Wilfried-Tsonga in four sets. In 2011, he won a second time playing Andy Murray. He successfully defended this title for the next two years against Rafael Nadal and then Murray again. Following a loss to Nadal, Djokovic returned to win two more Australian Opens against Murray in both 2015 and 2016. After three years of failing to make the final round, he then consecutively won the 2019, 2020, and 2021 titles playing Nadal, Dominic Thiem, and Daniil Medvedev. In 2023, Djokovic claimed his 10th Australian Open title, sweeping opponent Stefanos Tsitsipas in the men’s final. With 10 titles, Djokovic holds the record for most Australian Open Men’s Singles wins.

2. Roger Federer - 6 Wins

Roger Federer has the second most men’s singles trophies, with six total wins. Federer won his first Australian Open playing Marat Safin in 2004. In 2006, he won his second against Marcos Baghdatis and successfully defended the title against Fernando Gonález the next year. After three years of winning Grand Slams elsewhere, Federer returned in 2010 to beat Andy Murray in three quick sets. Besides a single Wimbledon win, he then entered a seven-year rut of barely placing into the final rounds of major tournaments. In 2017, Federer won at last against Rafael Nadal in five contentious sets. In 2018, he won his sixth and last title against Marin Čilić.

3. Andre Agassi - 4 Wins

Andre Agassi is tied for the third most Australian Open men’s singles titles, with four wins. With two Grand Slam tournament wins already, Agassi won his first Australian Open title in 1995 against Pete Sampras in four sets. Five years later, he returned and won a second time playing Yevgeny Kafelnikov, again in four sets. In 2001, Agassi successfully defended his title against Arnaud Clément in three short sets. In 2003, he won a fourth and final title playing Rainer Schüttler. Though he never played in an Australian Open final again, Agassi left a permanent mark on the tournament’s long history.

4. Ken Rosewall - 4 Wins

Tennis legend Ken Rosewall won four Australian Open titles during his career, two in the Amateur Era and two in the Open Era. In 1953, he played and won his first Grand Slam title there, playing Mervyn Rose in three quick sets. In 1955, he made it to the finals again and won against Lew Hoad in three sets as well. Rosewall failed to win another Australian Open for the next 15 years. In 1971, he made his triumphant return and beat Arthur Ashe for the title. The following year, Rosewall returned and won his fourth Australian Open singles title against Malcolm Anderson in three hard-won sets.

5. Rod Laver - 3 Wins

During the 1960s and 70s, Rod Laver won three Australian Open titles, two in the Amateur Era and one in the Open Era. Laver won his first Australian Open singles title in 1960, playing Neale Frasier in five long sets (5–7, 3–6, 6–3, 8–6, 8–6). After failing to defend his title against Roy Emerson the next year, Laver returned in 1962 to defeat Emerson in four sets (8–6, 0–6, 6–4, 6–4). In the same year, he also won every other Grand Slam tournament. After six years of not partaking in any major finals, Laver won his third title against Andrés Gimeno in three sets.

6. Mats Wilander - 3 Wins

Tied with Rod Laver for fourth most titles, Mats Wilander won three Australian Open men’s singles tournaments throughout his career. After winning the French Open the previous year, Mats Wilander won his first Australian Open in 1983. In the match, he defeated Ivan Lendl in three short sets (6–1, 6–4, 6–4). The following year, he successfully defended his win against Kevin Curren in four contentious sets (6–7, 6–4, 7–6, 6–2). The next year, Wilander lost his title against Stefan Edberg and entered a short period of no major wins. In 1988, he returned and won his third and final Australian Open men’s singles win against Pat Cash in five long sets (6–3, 6–7, 3–6, 6–1, 8–6).

7. Rafael Nadal - 2 Wins

All-time great Rafael Nadal has won two Australian Open men’s singles titles. Nadal played his first Australian Open final in 2009 against fellow legend Roger Federer. After five contentious sets, Nadal secured his first win (7–5, 3–6, 7–6, 3–6, 6–2). Three years later, he took to the finals stage again and narrowly lost to Novak Djokovic, again in five sets (7–5, 3–6, 7–6, 3–6, 6–2). Over the next few years, Nadal continued to appear in the finals but failed to win, first against Stan Wawrinka in 2014 and then against Roger Federer in 2017. In 2022, 13 years after his first win there, Nadal won his second title in the Australian Open against Daniil Medvedev in five sets (2–6, 6–7, 6–4, 6–4, 7–5).

8. Boris Becker - 2 Wins

Boris Becker is another player tied with two Australian Open men’s singles titles. With four Grand Slam titles already under his belt, most of them at Wimbledon, Boris Becker played his first Australian Open in 1991. In the match, he played Ivan Lendl and won in four sets (1–6, 6–4, 6–4, 6–4). After five years of almost-wins at Wimbledon and no other Grand Slam final participation, Becker played in an Australian Open final only once more. Against Michael Chang, he won a second title in four quick sets (6–2, 6–4, 2–6, 6–2). Though he never made it to another Grand Slam championship, Becker retired with a successful track record, especially at Wimbledon and the Australian Open.

9. Jim Courier - 2 Wins

Jim Courier has two Australian Open men’s singles titles. In 1992, a year after a French Open win and a US Open loss, Jim Courier played his first Australian Open. In the match, he played Stefan Edberg and won in four sets (6–3, 3–6, 6–4, 6–2). The following year, Courier successfully defended his title against Edberg again in four sets (6–2, 6–1, 2–6, 7–5). This made his second Australian Open men’s singles title. After 1993, Courier slowed his participation in Grand Slam tournaments and focused mainly on playing doubles. In 2000, he retired with his greatest past successes at the Australian Open.

10. Pete Sampras - 2 Wins

Pete Sampras won a modest two Australian Open men’s singles titles, belying his superstar career. With two US Open wins and a Wimbledon title, Pete Sampras played his first Australian Open final in 1994. In the match, he faced Todd Martin and won in three sets (7–6, 6–4, 6–4). The following year, Sampras attempted to defend his title but lost to Andre Agassi after five long sets (6–4, 1–6, 6–7, 4–6). Two years later, in 1997, he came back to the Australian Open final at last and won against Carlos Moyá in three quick sets (6-2, 6-3, 6-3). Though he would win five other Grand Slam titles, Sampras retired with only two Australian Open wins.

Honorable Mentions

Stefan Edberg - 2 Wins

Stefan Edberg won two Australian Open men’s singles titles in the late 1980s. He played in his first Grand Slam tournament final at the 1985 Australian Open. In the match, he faced Mats Wilander and won in three short sets (6-4. 6-3. 6-3). In 1986, the date of the Australian Open was changed from December to January, so Edberg actually defended his title in 1987. In that match, he defeated Pat Cash in five long sets (6–3, 6–4, 3–6, 5–7, 6–3). In 1990, 1992, and 1993, Edberg made it to the finals but ultimately lost. Three years later, he retired.

Johan Kriek - 2 Wins

Johan Kriek’s most successful Grand Slam tournament was the Australian Open, where he earned two men’s singles titles. Though many great tennis players have touched the legacy of the Australian Open, one of the most unique participants was Kriek. Though he never made it past the semifinals of any other Grand Slam tournament, Kriek got to the Australian Open finals for the first time in 1981. In the match, he played Steve Denton and won in four arduous sets (6–2, 7–6, 6–7, 6–4). The following year, Kriek returned to defend his title and played Denton yet again. He won in three quick sets (6-3. 6-3. 6-2). Though he never got to the later rounds of any major tournament, Kriek retired with two Australian Open wins.

Ivan Lendl - 2 Wins

1980s tennis legend Ivan Lendl is one of several players tied at two Australian Open men’s singles titles. Lendl played his first Australian Open final in 1983. He played Mats Wilander but unfortunately lost in three sets (1–6, 4–6, 4–6). Six years later, Lendl returned with six other Grand Slam tournament wins. In that 1989 match, he faced Miloslav Mečíř and won in three short sets (6-2, 6-2, 6-2). The following year, Lendl defended his title against Stefan Edberg. In the first set, Lendl lost 4-6, but then he came back in the second set to win 7-6. In the third set, when Lendl was in the lead 5-2, Edberg was forced to retire due to injury and forfeited the match.

John Newcombe - 2 Wins

John Newcombe has won the Australian Open men’s singles title twice. After winning four Grand Slam tournaments, he played in his first Australian Open final. In the 1973 match, he faced Onny Parun and won after four arduous sets (6–3, 6–7, 7–5, 6–1). In the next year, Newcombe hoped to defend his title but was eliminated in the quarterfinals by Ross Case. In 1975, he came back and made it to the finals once again. In the match, Newcombe defeated Jimmy Connors in four sets (7–5, 3–6, 6–4, 7–6). The next year, he failed to defend his title against Mark Edmonson but was able to ultimately retire with two Australian Open wins.

Guillermo Vilas - 2 Wins

Guillermo Vilas won two Australian Open men’s singles titles over a decade apart. Fresh off a French Open loss, Vilas played his first Australian Open final in 1977. He played Roscoe Tanner and unfortunately lost in three sets 3-6, 3-6, 3-6. The next year, with a French Open and US Open title under his belt, Vilas returned and won against John Marks in four sets (6–4, 6–4, 3–6, 6–3). In 1989, he made it to the final again and successfully defended his title against John Sadri in three sets (7–6, 6–3, 6–2). Though he never participated in another Australian Open final, Vilas retired with two men’s singles wins and an exceptional track record.

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