Below is a list of Wimbledon Men’s Singles Champions from 1968 to 2021 i.e. the Open Era.
Since 1968, there have been a total of 53 Wimbledon Championships played at the All England Club in London, England.
The current defending Wimbledon Men’s champion (SIngles) is Novak Djokovic who beat Matteo Berrettini 6–7, 6–4, 6–4, 6–3 in the 2021 Wimbledon men’s final.

Wimbledon Men’s Singles Champions (Open Era)
Year | Winner | Runner Up | Score in Final | Number of Sets |
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2021 | Novak Djokovic | Matteo Berrettini | 6–7, 6–4, 6–4, 6–3 | 4 |
2020 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
2019 | Novak Djokovic | Roger Federer | 7–6, 1–6, 7–6, 4–6, 13–12 | 5 |
2018 | Novak 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 | Novak Djokovic | Roger Federer | 7–6, 6–7, 6–4, 6–3 | 4 |
2014 | Novak Djokovic | Roger 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 | Roger Federer | Andy Murray | 4–6, 7–5, 6–3, 6–4 | 4 |
2011 | Novak 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 | Roger Federer | Andy Roddick | 5–7, 7–6, 7–6, 3–6, 16–14 | 5 |
2008 | Rafael Nadal | Roger Federer | 6–4, 6–4, 6–7, 6–7, 9–7 | 5 |
2007 | Roger Federer | Rafael Nadal | 7–6, 4–6, 7–6, 2–6, 6–2 | 5 |
2006 | Roger Federer | Rafael Nadal | 6–0, 7–6, 6–7, 6–3 | 4 |
2005 | Roger Federer | Andy Roddick | 6–2, 7–6, 6–4 | 3 |
2004 | Roger Federer | Andy Roddick | 4–6, 7–5, 7–6, 6–4 | 4 |
2003 | Roger 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 | Pete Sampras | Andre Agassi | 6–3, 6–4, 7–5 | 3 |
1998 | Pete Sampras | Goran Ivanišević | 6–7, 7–6, 6–4, 3–6, 6–2 | 5 |
1997 | Pete Sampras | Cédric Pioline | 6–4, 6–2, 6–4 | 3 |
1996 | Richard Krajicek | MaliVai Washington | 6–3, 6–4, 6–3 | 3 |
1995 | Pete Sampras | Boris Becker | 6–7, 6–2, 6–4, 6–2 | 4 |
1994 | Pete Sampras | Goran Ivanišević | 7–6, 7–6, 6–0 | 3 |
1993 | Pete 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)
Player’s Name | Number of Wimbledon Titles |
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Roger Federer | 8 |
Pete Sampras | 7 |
Novak Djokovic | 6 |
Björn Borg | 5 |
Boris Becker | 3 |
John McEnroe | 3 |
Andy Murray | 2 |
Jimmy Connors | 2 |
John Newcombe | 2 |
Rafael Nadal | 2 |
Rod Laver | 2 |
Stefan Edberg | 2 |
Andre Agassi | 1 |
Arthur Ashe | 1 |
Goran Ivanišević | 1 |
Jan Kodeš | 1 |
Lleyton Hewitt | 1 |
Michael Stich | 1 |
Pat Cash | 1 |
Richard Krajicek | 1 |
Stan Smith | 1 |
Roger Federer currently holds the record for most Wimbledon Men’s Singles titles in the open era with eight singles titles to his name.
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 has Sampras won Wimbledon?
Pete Sampras has seven Wimbledon 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 Wimbledon finals and won all seven.
How many times did Federer play Sampras at Wimbledon?
Roger Federer and Pete Sampras only played each other once, which was at the 2001 Wimbledon Championships with the 19-year-old Federer 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 Men’s Singles Title in the open era including Rafael Nadal, Goran Ivanišević, John McEnroe, Jimmy Conners, and Rod Laver.
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