Patrick Mouratoglou has delivered his definitive rankings of the greatest Wimbledon and US Open champions in tennis history. The French coach, known for his work with elite players throughout his career, shared his selections in an Instagram video that sparked discussion across the sport.
All-Time Greatest
When it comes to the men’s side, Mouratoglou placed Roger Federer at the summit of Wimbledon greatness. “Roger Federer, without any… ahh, there is a little battle between Federer and Novak Djokovic, but because of his style of game, Federer,” Mouratoglou explained, acknowledging the legendary rivalry between the two titans while ultimately favoring the Swiss maestro’s elegant approach to the grass courts.
For the US Open’s all-time greatest male champion, Mouratoglou selected Pete Sampras, recognizing the American’s dominance on the hard courts of New York.
On the women’s side, Mouratoglou identified Martina Navratilova as the greatest Wimbledon champion in history, while naming Serena Williams as the greatest US Open performer ever. The selections honor two transformative figures who redefined women’s tennis across different eras and surfaces.
Current Champions
Mouratoglou’s analysis extended to the modern game, where he identified Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz as the standout current performers across both tournaments. The selections reflect the emerging dominance of these rising stars in Grand Slam competition.
The rankings from Mouratoglou offer a snapshot of how the legendary French coach evaluates tennis excellence, balancing historical achievement with contemporary success on two of tennis’s most prestigious stages.