Wimbledon Men’s Singles Champions

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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.

Below is a list of past Wimbledon men’s singles winners from 1968 to 2023 i.e. the Open Era.

Wimbledon Men’s Singles Champions (Open Era)

Wimbledon Men’s Singles Winners – 1968 to 2023

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).

YearWinnerRunner UpScore in Final# of Sets
2023Carlos AlcarazDjokovic1-6, 7-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-45
2022Novak DjokovicNick Kyrgios4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-64
2021DjokovicMatteo Berrettini6–7, 6–4, 6–4, 6–34
2019DjokovicRoger Federer7–6, 1–6, 7–6, 4–6, 13–125
2018DjokovicKevin Anderson6–2, 6–2, 7–63
2017Roger FedererMarin Čilić6–3, 6–1, 6–43
2016Andy MurrayMilos Raonic6–4, 7–6, 7–63
2015DjokovicFederer7–6, 6–7, 6–4, 6–34
2014DjokovicFederer6–7, 6–4, 7–6, 5–7, 6–45
2013Andy MurrayNovak Djokovic6–4, 7–5, 6–43
2012FedererAndy Murray4–6, 7–5, 6–3, 6–44
2011DjokovicRafael Nadal6–4, 6–1, 1–6, 6–34
2010Rafael NadalTomáš Berdych6–3, 7–5, 6–43
2009FedererAndy Roddick5–7, 7–6, 7–6, 3–6, 16–145
2008Rafael NadalFederer6–4, 6–4, 6–7, 6–7, 9–75
2007FedererRafael Nadal7–6, 4–6, 7–6, 2–6, 6–25
2006FedererRafael Nadal6–0, 7–6, 6–7, 6–34
2005FedererAndy Roddick6–2, 7–6, 6–43
2004FedererAndy Roddick4–6, 7–5, 7–6, 6–44
2003FedererMark Philippoussis7–6, 6–2, 7–63
2002Lleyton HewittDavid Nalbandian6–1, 6–3, 6–23
2001Goran IvaniševićPatrick Rafter6–3, 3–6, 6–3, 2–6, 9–75
2000Pete SamprasPatrick Rafter6–7, 7–6, 6–4, 6–24
1999SamprasAndre Agassi6–3, 6–4, 7–53
1998SamprasGoran Ivanišević6–7, 7–6, 6–4, 3–6, 6–25
1997SamprasCédric Pioline6–4, 6–2, 6–43
1996Richard KrajicekMaliVai Washington6–3, 6–4, 6–33
1995SamprasBoris Becker6–7, 6–2, 6–4, 6–24
1994SamprasGoran Ivanišević7–6, 7–6, 6–03
1993SamprasJim Courier7–6, 7–6, 3–6, 6–34
1992Andre AgassiGoran Ivanišević6–7, 6–4, 6–4, 1–6, 6–45
1991Michael StichBoris Becker6–4, 7–6, 6–43
1990Stefan EdbergBoris Becker6–2, 6–2, 3–6, 3–6, 6–45
1989Boris BeckerStefan Edberg6–0, 7–6, 6–43
1988Stefan EdbergBoris Becker4–6, 7–6, 6–4, 6–24
1987Pat CashIvan Lendl7–6, 6–2, 7–53
1986Boris BeckerIvan Lendl6–4, 6–3, 7–53
1985Boris BeckerKevin Curren6–3, 6–7, 7–6, 6–44
1984John McEnroeJimmy Connors6–1, 6–1, 6–23
1983John McEnroeChris Lewis6–2, 6–2, 6–23
1982Jimmy ConnorsJohn McEnroe3–6, 6–3, 6–7, 7–6, 6–45
1981John McEnroeBjörn Borg4–6, 7–6, 7–6, 6–44
1980Björn BorgJohn McEnroe1–6, 7–5, 6–3, 6–7, 8–65
1979Björn BorgRoscoe Tanner6–7, 6–1, 3–6, 6–3, 6–45
1978Björn BorgJimmy Connors6–2, 6–2, 6–33
1977Björn BorgJimmy Connors3–6, 6–2, 6–1, 5–7, 6–45
1976Björn BorgIlie Năstase6–4, 6–2, 9–73
1975Arthur AsheJimmy Connors6–1, 6–1, 5–7, 6–44
1974Jimmy ConnorsKen Rosewall6–1, 6–1, 6–43
1973Jan KodešAlex Metreveli6–1, 9–8, 6–33
1972Stan SmithIlie Năstase4–6, 6–3, 6–3, 4–6, 7–55
1971John NewcombeStan Smith6–3, 5–7, 2–6, 6–4, 6–45
1970John NewcombeKen Rosewall5–7, 6–3, 6–2, 3–6, 6–15
1969Rod LaverJohn Newcombe6–4, 5–7, 6–4, 6–44
1968Rod LaverTony Roche6–3, 6–4, 6–23

Most Wimbledon Men’s Singles Titles

Roger Federer currently holds the record for most gentleman’s singles titles in the open era with eight singles titles to his name (2003-2007, 2009, 2012, and 2017).

Tied in second place are Pete Sampras and Novak Djokovic who have each won the Wimbledon singles title seven times.

RankPlayerTitles
1Roger Federer8
T2Pete Sampras7
T2Novak Djokovic7
4Björn Borg5
T5Boris Becker3
T5John McEnroe3
T7Andy Murray2
T7Jimmy Connors2
T7John Newcombe2
T7Rafael Nadal2
T7Rod Laver2
T7Stefan Edberg2
T13Carlos Alcaraz1
T13Andre Agassi1
T13Arthur Ashe1
T13Goran Ivanišević1
T13Jan Kodeš1
T13Lleyton Hewitt1
T13Michael Stich1
T13Pat Cash1
T13Richard Krajicek1
T13Stan Smith1

FAQ

Who has won Wimbledon more than once since 1968?

A total of 12 players have won Wimbledon more than once since 1968 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 since 1968?

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.