Below is a list of past Wimbledon Men’s Singles Champions from 1968 to 2023 i.e. the Open Era.
Since 1968, there have been a total of 55 Wimbledon Championships played at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in London, England.
The current defending singles champion is Carlos Alcaraz who defeated the 2022 defending champion Novak Djokovic 1-6, 7-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 in the 2023 men’s final and collected £2,350,000 in prize money.

Wimbledon Men’s Singles Champions (Open Era)
Since 2003, only five men have won the Gentleman’s singles title at the All England Lawn Tennis Club (Federer (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012, and 2017), Djokovic (2011, 2014, 2015,2018, 2019, 2021, and 2022), Nadal (2008 and 2010), Andy Murray (2013 and 2016), and Carlos Alcaraz (2023).
Year | Winner | Runner Up | Score in Final | # of Sets |
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2023 | Carlos Alcaraz | Djokovic | 1-6, 7-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 | 5 |
2022 | Novak Djokovic | Nick Kyrgios | 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 | 4 |
2021 | Djokovic | Matteo Berrettini | 6–7, 6–4, 6–4, 6–3 | 4 |
2019 | Djokovic | Roger Federer | 7–6, 1–6, 7–6, 4–6, 13–12 | 5 |
2018 | Djokovic | Kevin Anderson | 6–2, 6–2, 7–6 | 3 |
2017 | Roger Federer | Marin Čilić | 6–3, 6–1, 6–4 | 3 |
2016 | Andy Murray | Milos Raonic | 6–4, 7–6, 7–6 | 3 |
2015 | Djokovic | Federer | 7–6, 6–7, 6–4, 6–3 | 4 |
2014 | Djokovic | Federer | 6–7, 6–4, 7–6, 5–7, 6–4 | 5 |
2013 | Andy Murray | Novak Djokovic | 6–4, 7–5, 6–4 | 3 |
2012 | Federer | Andy Murray | 4–6, 7–5, 6–3, 6–4 | 4 |
2011 | Djokovic | Rafael Nadal | 6–4, 6–1, 1–6, 6–3 | 4 |
2010 | Rafael Nadal | Tomáš Berdych | 6–3, 7–5, 6–4 | 3 |
2009 | Federer | Andy Roddick | 5–7, 7–6, 7–6, 3–6, 16–14 | 5 |
2008 | Rafael Nadal | Federer | 6–4, 6–4, 6–7, 6–7, 9–7 | 5 |
2007 | Federer | Rafael Nadal | 7–6, 4–6, 7–6, 2–6, 6–2 | 5 |
2006 | Federer | Rafael Nadal | 6–0, 7–6, 6–7, 6–3 | 4 |
2005 | Federer | Andy Roddick | 6–2, 7–6, 6–4 | 3 |
2004 | Federer | Andy Roddick | 4–6, 7–5, 7–6, 6–4 | 4 |
2003 | Federer | Mark Philippoussis | 7–6, 6–2, 7–6 | 3 |
2002 | Lleyton Hewitt | David Nalbandian | 6–1, 6–3, 6–2 | 3 |
2001 | Goran Ivanišević | Patrick Rafter | 6–3, 3–6, 6–3, 2–6, 9–7 | 5 |
2000 | Pete Sampras | Patrick Rafter | 6–7, 7–6, 6–4, 6–2 | 4 |
1999 | Sampras | Andre Agassi | 6–3, 6–4, 7–5 | 3 |
1998 | Sampras | Goran Ivanišević | 6–7, 7–6, 6–4, 3–6, 6–2 | 5 |
1997 | Sampras | Cédric Pioline | 6–4, 6–2, 6–4 | 3 |
1996 | Richard Krajicek | MaliVai Washington | 6–3, 6–4, 6–3 | 3 |
1995 | Sampras | Boris Becker | 6–7, 6–2, 6–4, 6–2 | 4 |
1994 | Sampras | Goran Ivanišević | 7–6, 7–6, 6–0 | 3 |
1993 | Sampras | Jim Courier | 7–6, 7–6, 3–6, 6–3 | 4 |
1992 | Andre Agassi | Goran Ivanišević | 6–7, 6–4, 6–4, 1–6, 6–4 | 5 |
1991 | Michael Stich | Boris Becker | 6–4, 7–6, 6–4 | 3 |
1990 | Stefan Edberg | Boris Becker | 6–2, 6–2, 3–6, 3–6, 6–4 | 5 |
1989 | Boris Becker | Stefan Edberg | 6–0, 7–6, 6–4 | 3 |
1988 | Stefan Edberg | Boris Becker | 4–6, 7–6, 6–4, 6–2 | 4 |
1987 | Pat Cash | Ivan Lendl | 7–6, 6–2, 7–5 | 3 |
1986 | Boris Becker | Ivan Lendl | 6–4, 6–3, 7–5 | 3 |
1985 | Boris Becker | Kevin Curren | 6–3, 6–7, 7–6, 6–4 | 4 |
1984 | John McEnroe | Jimmy Connors | 6–1, 6–1, 6–2 | 3 |
1983 | John McEnroe | Chris Lewis | 6–2, 6–2, 6–2 | 3 |
1982 | Jimmy Connors | John McEnroe | 3–6, 6–3, 6–7, 7–6, 6–4 | 5 |
1981 | John McEnroe | Björn Borg | 4–6, 7–6, 7–6, 6–4 | 4 |
1980 | Björn Borg | John McEnroe | 1–6, 7–5, 6–3, 6–7, 8–6 | 5 |
1979 | Björn Borg | Roscoe Tanner | 6–7, 6–1, 3–6, 6–3, 6–4 | 5 |
1978 | Björn Borg | Jimmy Connors | 6–2, 6–2, 6–3 | 3 |
1977 | Björn Borg | Jimmy Connors | 3–6, 6–2, 6–1, 5–7, 6–4 | 5 |
1976 | Björn Borg | Ilie Năstase | 6–4, 6–2, 9–7 | 3 |
1975 | Arthur Ashe | Jimmy Connors | 6–1, 6–1, 5–7, 6–4 | 4 |
1974 | Jimmy Connors | Ken Rosewall | 6–1, 6–1, 6–4 | 3 |
1973 | Jan Kodeš | Alex Metreveli | 6–1, 9–8, 6–3 | 3 |
1972 | Stan Smith | Ilie Năstase | 4–6, 6–3, 6–3, 4–6, 7–5 | 5 |
1971 | John Newcombe | Stan Smith | 6–3, 5–7, 2–6, 6–4, 6–4 | 5 |
1970 | John Newcombe | Ken Rosewall | 5–7, 6–3, 6–2, 3–6, 6–1 | 5 |
1969 | Rod Laver | John Newcombe | 6–4, 5–7, 6–4, 6–4 | 4 |
1968 | Rod Laver | Tony Roche | 6–3, 6–4, 6–2 | 3 |
Most Wimbledon Men’s Singles Titles (Open Era)
Roger Federer currently holds the record for most Gentleman’s Singles titles in the open era with eight singles titles to his name.
# | Player’s Name | Number of Titles |
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1 | Roger Federer | 8 |
T2 | Pete Sampras | 7 |
T2 | Novak Djokovic | 7 |
4 | Björn Borg | 5 |
T5 | Boris Becker | 3 |
T5 | John McEnroe | 3 |
T7 | Andy Murray | 2 |
T7 | Jimmy Connors | 2 |
T7 | John Newcombe | 2 |
T7 | Rafael Nadal | 2 |
T7 | Rod Laver | 2 |
T7 | Stefan Edberg | 2 |
T13 | Carlos Alcaraz | 1 |
T13 | Andre Agassi | 1 |
T13 | Arthur Ashe | 1 |
T13 | Goran Ivanišević | 1 |
T13 | Jan Kodeš | 1 |
T13 | Lleyton Hewitt | 1 |
T13 | Michael Stich | 1 |
T13 | Pat Cash | 1 |
T13 | Richard Krajicek | 1 |
T13 | Stan Smith | 1 |
FAQ
Who won Wimbledon more than once in the Open Era?
A total of 12 players have won Wimbledon more than once including Roger Federer, Pete Sampras, Novak Djokovic, Björn Borg, Boris Becker, John McEnroe, Andy Murray, Jimmy Connors, John Newcombe, Rafael Nadal, Rod Laver, and Stefan Edberg.
Who won five consecutive Wimbledon titles?
Roger Federer (2003-2007) and Bjorn Borg (1976-1980) both won Wimbledon five times in a row.
How many times did Sampras win Wimbledon?
Pete Sampras has seven singles titles to his name (1993-1995, and 1997-2000)
Did Pete Sampras ever lose a Wimbledon final?
No, Pete Sampras made it to seven finals, winning all seven.
How many times did Federer play Sampras at Wimbledon?
Roger and Pete only played each other once, which was at the 2001 Wimbledon Championships with the 19-year-old Roger winning the match in five sets 7-6, 5-7, 6-4, 6-7, 7-5.
How many Left Handed Players have won the Wimbledon Men’s Singles Title in the open era?
A total of five different left handed players have won the Wimbledon Gentleman’s Singles Title in the open era including Rafael Nadal, Goran Ivanišević, John McEnroe, Jimmy Connors, and Rod Laver.