Last Updated: August 2026
The US Open has produced some of the greatest champions, rivalries and night matches in tennis history.
Played in New York, it is the final Grand Slam tournament of the season and one of the most demanding championships in professional tennis.
But who has won the US Open the most times?
The answer depends on whether we look at the complete history of the tournament or specifically at the modern Open Era.
In men’s singles, Richard Sears, William Larned and Bill Tilden share the all-time record with seven titles each.
In the Open Era, the men’s record is shared by three legends:
Jimmy Connors β 5 titles
Pete Sampras β 5 titles
Roger Federer β 5 titles
In women’s singles, Molla Mallory holds the all-time record with eight championships.
In the women’s Open Era, Chris Evert and Serena Williams share the record with six titles each.
Unlike the Australian Open, French Open and Wimbledon, no single men’s player has completely separated himself from the field at the US Open.
That makes the New York record book particularly fascinating β and particularly important when comparing candidates for the title of greatest tennis player of all time.
Let’s examine the records.
Who Has Won the Most US Open Titles? Quick Answer
The major US Open singles records are:
Men’s All-Time Record
Richard Sears β 7
William Larned β 7
Bill Tilden β 7
Men’s Open Era Record
Jimmy Connors β 5
Pete Sampras β 5
Roger Federer β 5
Women’s All-Time Record
Molla Mallory β 8
Women’s Open Era Record
Chris Evert β 6
Serena Williams β 6
The distinction between all-time and Open Era records matters because the tournament has existed since the 19th century and professional tennis has changed enormously during that time.
Men’s US Open Singles Title Leaders
The historical men’s leaderboard includes several generations of champions.
| Player | US Open/U.S. Championships Titles |
|---|---|
| Richard Sears | 7 |
| William Larned | 7 |
| Bill Tilden | 7 |
| Roger Federer | 5 |
| Pete Sampras | 5 |
| Jimmy Connors | 5 |
| John McEnroe | 4 |
| Rafael Nadal | 4 |
| Novak Djokovic | 4 |
This table immediately reveals something unusual.
The three members of the Big Three are extremely successful at the US Open, but none owns the overall tournament record.
Federer has five titles.
Nadal has four.
Djokovic has four.
That is very different from their signature Grand Slams.
Richard Sears β 7 U.S. Championships Titles
Richard Sears was the first dominant champion in the history of the tournament.
He won seven consecutive men’s singles championships from:
1881 through 1887
His titles came during a dramatically different period of tennis history.
The tournament was then known as the U.S. National Championships, and the competitive structure was very different from modern Grand Slam tennis.
Nevertheless, Sears remains officially tied for the all-time men’s singles title record.
His seven championships established the first great dynasty in American tennis.
William Larned β 7 Titles
William Larned also won the U.S. Championships seven times.
His championships came in:
1901
1902
1907
1908
1909
1910
1911
Unlike Sears, Larned’s titles were spread across a longer period.
He first became champion in 1901 and captured his seventh championship a decade later.
His record demonstrated both peak excellence and longevity.
Bill Tilden β 7 Titles
Bill Tilden became another seven-time champion.
His championships came in:
1920
1921
1922
1923
1924
1925
1929
Tilden dominated American tennis during the 1920s.
He won six consecutive U.S. Championships from 1920 through 1925 before adding his seventh in 1929.
More than a century later, his seven-title total still shares the men’s all-time record.
Why the Open Era Record Is Different
The Open Era began in 1968, when Grand Slam tournaments became open to both amateur and professional players.
That changed tennis permanently.
Because of the enormous differences between early tournament history and modern professional tennis, Open Era records are often considered separately.
And in the men’s Open Era, three players share the US Open record:
Jimmy Connors β 5
Pete Sampras β 5
Roger Federer β 5
No man has won six US Open singles championships during the Open Era.
Jimmy Connors β 5 US Open Titles
Jimmy Connors won the US Open five times:
1974
1976
1978
1982
1983
His record is particularly interesting because his victories came across different playing surfaces used by the tournament.
Connors won the US Open on grass, clay and hard court.
That is an extraordinary achievement and reflects how dramatically the tournament changed during his career.
His aggressive baseline style, return of serve and competitive intensity made him one of the defining American players of his generation.
Chris Evert and Jimmy Connors Win in 1974
The 1974 tournament produced two young American champions who would become tennis legends.
Jimmy Connors won the men’s singles title.
Chris Evert won the women’s singles title.
Both would eventually become among the greatest US Open champions ever.
Connors finished with five men’s titles.
Evert finished with six women’s titles.
Pete Sampras β 5 US Open Titles
Pete Sampras also won five US Open championships.
His titles came in:
1990
1993
1995
1996
2002
His first and final championships tell an extraordinary story.
Sampras won his first US Open title in 1990 as a teenager.
Twelve years later, he won the tournament again.
The 2002 championship became the final professional match of his career.
Sampras Wins the 2002 US Open
Sampras entered the 2002 US Open with questions surrounding his future.
He had not won a Grand Slam title since Wimbledon 2000.
But in New York, he produced one final championship run.
His opponent in the final was longtime rival Andre Agassi.
Sampras won.
It gave him his fifth US Open championship and his 14th Grand Slam singles title.
He never played another professional match.
Few champions have ended their careers in a more fitting way.
Roger Federer β 5 US Open Titles
Roger Federer won the US Open five times:
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
Unlike Connors and Sampras, Federer won all five of his championships consecutively.
That gives Federer one of the most impressive streaks in modern US Open history.
For more on his complete career and records, visit our Roger Federer profile.
Federer Wins Five Consecutive US Open Titles
Federer’s New York dominance began in 2004.
He then successfully defended the championship four consecutive times.
His run was:
2004 β Champion
2005 β Champion
2006 β Champion
2007 β Champion
2008 β Champion
Five tournaments.
Five championships.
During that period, Federer was simultaneously dominating Wimbledon and spending extraordinary stretches at World No. 1.
The streak reinforced his status as the dominant men’s player of the mid-2000s.
Federer vs Agassi in the 2005 US Open Final
Federer defeated Andre Agassi in the 2005 final.
The match represented an important generational encounter.
Agassi was one of the defining stars of the previous era.
Federer had become the dominant player of the new one.
Federer prevailed in four sets and captured his second consecutive US Open championship.
Federer Wins His Fifth Consecutive Title in 2008
Federer reached the 2008 final against Andy Murray.
He won in straight sets.
That gave Federer his fifth consecutive US Open championship.
At that point, it appeared possible that he could continue extending the record.
But his New York title run ended the following year.
Juan MartΓn del Potro Stops Federer in 2009
Federer reached the US Open final again in 2009.
A victory would have given him six consecutive championships and sole possession of the men’s Open Era title record.
Instead, Juan MartΓn del Potro produced one of the biggest Grand Slam victories of his career.
Del Potro defeated Federer in five sets.
Federer’s run of five consecutive US Open championships was over.
He would return to the final later in his career but never win the tournament again.
Novak Djokovic β 4 US Open Titles
Novak Djokovic has won four US Open championships:
2011
2015
2018
2023
New York has produced both some of Djokovic’s greatest triumphs and some of his most painful defeats.
He reached the final many times but converted four of those opportunities into championships.
For his complete career rΓ©sumΓ©, visit our Novak Djokovic profile.
Djokovic Wins His First US Open in 2011
Djokovic’s first US Open championship came during his extraordinary 2011 season.
He defeated Rafael Nadal in the final.
The victory completed a season in which Djokovic established himself as the dominant player in men’s tennis.
His ability to return serve, defend from the baseline and perform under pressure made him particularly dangerous on New York’s hard courts.
Djokovic vs Federer at the US Open
The Djokovic-Federer rivalry produced several dramatic US Open encounters.
Two of the most famous came in the semifinals in:
2010
and
2011
Djokovic survived extremely dangerous situations in both matches.
In 2011, Federer held match points before Djokovic recovered and won.
Djokovic then defeated Nadal in the final.
These matches became important chapters in the larger Novak Djokovic vs Roger Federer head-to-head rivalry.
Djokovic Wins Again in 2015
Djokovic defeated Federer in the 2015 US Open final.
It was Djokovic’s second championship in New York.
Federer was attempting to win his sixth US Open title.
Djokovic stopped him.
The victory formed part of another exceptional Djokovic season.
Djokovic Wins His Third US Open in 2018
Djokovic returned to the top in New York in 2018.
He defeated Juan MartΓn del Potro in the final.
The victory gave Djokovic his third US Open title.
By this stage of his career, Djokovic had established himself as one of the most successful hard-court players in tennis history.
Djokovic’s Painful 2021 US Open Final
The 2021 US Open presented Djokovic with an opportunity to make tennis history.
He had already won:
Australian Open
Roland-Garros
Wimbledon
A US Open championship would have completed the Calendar Grand Slam.
Only one match remained.
Daniil Medvedev stood in his way.
Medvedev defeated Djokovic in straight sets.
Djokovic’s attempt to win all four majors in the same calendar year ended in the final match.
Despite the defeat, reaching the final after winning the first three majors demonstrated the extraordinary level of his 2021 season.
Djokovic Wins His Fourth US Open in 2023
Djokovic returned to the final in 2023.
His opponent was Daniil Medvedev.
This time, Djokovic won.
The victory gave him:
4 US Open titles
and, more importantly:
24 Grand Slam singles titles
That extended his men’s major record.
For the complete Grand Slam leaderboard, read Who Has Won the Most Grand Slam Tennis Titles?.
Rafael Nadal β 4 US Open Titles
Rafael Nadal also won four US Open championships:
2010
2013
2017
2019
Nadal’s success in New York is important because his career is most strongly associated with clay.
Winning four US Open titles demonstrated that his greatness extended far beyond Roland-Garros.
For his complete records and career analysis, visit our Rafael Nadal profile.
Nadal Completes the Career Grand Slam in 2010
Nadal’s first US Open championship came in 2010.
He defeated Novak Djokovic in the final.
The victory completed Nadal’s Career Grand Slam.
He had now won:
Australian Open
Roland-Garros
Wimbledon
US Open
That achievement strengthened the argument that Nadal was not simply the greatest clay-court specialist in history.
He could win every Grand Slam on every major surface.
Nadal vs Djokovic at the US Open
Nadal and Djokovic met in the US Open final three times:
2010
2011
2013
Nadal won in:
2010
2013
Djokovic won in:
2011
These matches form an important part of their legendary rivalry.
Their contrasting styles produced physical, demanding hard-court battles.
For their complete rivalry statistics, read our Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal head-to-head.
Nadal’s Epic 2019 US Open Championship
Nadal won his fourth and final US Open title in 2019.
He faced Daniil Medvedev in the final.
Nadal took a two-set lead.
Medvedev fought back.
The match went five sets.
Nadal eventually prevailed.
It became one of the most dramatic Grand Slam finals of Nadal’s career and gave him his 19th major championship at the time.
Federer vs Djokovic vs Nadal at the US Open
The Big Three comparison in New York is unusually close:
| Player | US Open Titles |
|---|---|
| Roger Federer | 5 |
| Novak Djokovic | 4 |
| Rafael Nadal | 4 |
Federer leads by only one championship.
Compare that with their signature majors.
Australian Open
Djokovic β 10
Federer β 6
Nadal β 2
Roland-Garros
Nadal β 14
Djokovic β 3
Federer β 1
Wimbledon
Federer β 8
Djokovic β 7
Nadal β 2
US Open
Federer β 5
Djokovic β 4
Nadal β 4
The US Open therefore produced the most balanced title distribution among the Big Three.
For a complete comparison across their careers, visit Djokovic vs Nadal vs Federer: Who Is the Greatest?.
The Big Three Won 13 US Open Titles
Together:
Federer β 5
Djokovic β 4
Nadal β 4
Total:
13 US Open Championships
That represents an extraordinary level of dominance.
But unlike at the other three majors, the Big Three repeatedly faced successful challengers in New York.
Champions during their era also included:
Juan MartΓn del Potro
Andy Murray
Marin ΔiliΔ
Stan Wawrinka
Dominic Thiem
Daniil Medvedev
Carlos Alcaraz
Jannik Sinner
The US Open proved more difficult for one player to dominate continuously.
Why Has the US Open Produced More Variety?
There are several possible reasons.
It Comes Late in the Season
The US Open is the final Grand Slam of the calendar year.
Players may arrive after months of competition, travel and physical strain.
Hard Courts Reward Different Styles
The surface allows aggressive baseliners, elite returners, powerful servers and strong movers to succeed.
New York Conditions
Heat, humidity, crowds and night sessions can create unique challenges.
Pressure
The US Open atmosphere is unlike any other Grand Slam.
Arthur Ashe Stadium can be loud and intense.
Players must manage both their opponent and the environment.
Depth of Competition
Modern hard-court tennis features many players capable of competing at an elite level.
Together, these factors help make New York unpredictable.
Women’s US Open Records
The women’s history of the US Open contains several extraordinary champions.
The all-time record belongs to:
Molla Mallory β 8 US Open Titles
Molla Mallory won eight U.S. women’s singles championships.
Her titles came in:
1915
1916
1917
1918
1920
1921
1922
1926
Her eight championships remain the women’s all-time singles record.
Like the early men’s champions, Mallory competed in a very different era.
That is why the Open Era women’s record is usually considered separately.
Chris Evert β 6 US Open Titles
Chris Evert won the US Open six times:
1975
1976
1977
1978
1980
1982
Her first four titles came consecutively.
Evert’s consistency, baseline precision and mental strength made her one of the greatest players in tournament history.
Her six championships remain tied for the women’s Open Era record.
Serena Williams β 6 US Open Titles
Serena Williams also won six US Open championships:
1999
2002
2008
2012
2013
2014
Her championships span 15 years.
That longevity is extraordinary.
Serena won her first US Open title as a teenager in 1999.
She captured her sixth in 2014.
Her power, serve and ability to perform on major stages made her one of the defining champions in New York.
Chris Evert vs Serena Williams at the US Open
The women’s Open Era record is shared:
| Player | US Open Titles |
|---|---|
| Chris Evert | 6 |
| Serena Williams | 6 |
Their achievements came during very different eras.
Evert’s first title came in 1975.
Serena’s first came in 1999.
Both produced periods of dominance and remarkable longevity.
Neither managed to reach seven.
Steffi Graf β 5 US Open Titles
Steffi Graf won five US Open championships:
1988
1989
1993
1995
1996
Her 1988 championship was particularly significant.
Graf had already won:
Australian Open
Roland-Garros
Wimbledon
Winning the US Open completed the Calendar Grand Slam.
She also won Olympic singles gold that year.
The result was the historic Golden Slam.
Martina Navratilova β 4 US Open Singles Titles
Martina Navratilova won four US Open singles championships:
1983
1984
1986
1987
Her overall US Open legacy extends well beyond singles.
Navratilova also enjoyed extraordinary success in doubles and mixed doubles.
Her versatility made her one of the greatest overall champions in the history of the tournament.
Aryna Sabalenka β Back-to-Back Champion
Aryna Sabalenka won the US Open in:
2024
and
2025
In 2024, she defeated Jessica Pegula in the final.
In 2025, she successfully defended her championship by defeating Amanda Anisimova:
6β3, 7β6(3)
That made Sabalenka the first woman since Serena Williams to successfully defend the US Open women’s singles championship.
Her consecutive titles established her as the dominant women’s player in New York during this period.
Carlos Alcaraz Wins the 2025 US Open
The most recent completed men’s US Open was won by Carlos Alcaraz.
He faced Jannik Sinner in the 2025 final.
Alcaraz won:
6β2, 3β6, 6β1, 6β4
It was his second US Open championship.
His first had come in 2022.
So as of August 2026:
Carlos Alcaraz β 2 US Open Titles
2022
2025
The 2025 victory also continued the rapidly developing rivalry between Alcaraz and Sinner.
Alcaraz vs Sinner at the US Open
The US Open has already played an important role in the rivalry between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
Alcaraz won the tournament in 2022.
Sinner won in 2024.
Alcaraz won again in 2025.
That gives the new generation three consecutive US Open championships:
2022 β Alcaraz
2023 β Djokovic
2024 β Sinner
2025 β Alcaraz
The rivalry between Alcaraz and Sinner is increasingly becoming one of the defining stories of modern men’s tennis.
Who Won the 2026 US Open?
As of the publication date of this article β August 21, 2026 β the 2026 US Open singles champions have not yet been determined.
This is important.
The 2026 tournament is still ahead, so the latest completed US Open champions remain:
Men’s Singles
Carlos Alcaraz β 2025
Women’s Singles
Aryna Sabalenka β 2025
This article will be updated after the completion of the 2026 US Open.
US Open Men’s Records at a Glance
Most Men’s Singles Titles β All Time
Richard Sears β 7
William Larned β 7
Bill Tilden β 7
Most Men’s Singles Titles β Open Era
Jimmy Connors β 5
Pete Sampras β 5
Roger Federer β 5
Big Three
Federer β 5
Djokovic β 4
Nadal β 4
Most Recent Completed Champion
Carlos Alcaraz β 2025
US Open Women’s Records at a Glance
Most Women’s Singles Titles β All Time
Molla Mallory β 8
Most Women’s Singles Titles β Open Era
Chris Evert β 6
Serena Williams β 6
Other Leading Open Era Champions
Steffi Graf β 5
Martina Navratilova β 4
Most Recent Completed Champion
Aryna Sabalenka β 2025
US Open vs Australian Open Records
The difference between New York and Melbourne is striking.
At the Australian Open:
Novak Djokovic β 10 titles
At the US Open, the men’s Open Era record is:
5 titles
shared by Connors, Sampras and Federer.
No modern men’s player has achieved anything close to Djokovic’s Melbourne title total in New York.
For the full Melbourne leaderboard, read Who Has Won the Most Australian Open Titles?.
US Open vs French Open Records
The contrast becomes even greater when comparing New York with Roland-Garros.
Rafael Nadal β 14 Roland-Garros titles
Men’s US Open Open Era record β 5 titles
Nadal won the French Open almost three times as often as any man has won the US Open during the Open Era.
That illustrates the extraordinary scale of Nadal’s dominance in Paris.
Read our complete French Open title records for the full comparison.
US Open vs Wimbledon Records
Wimbledon also produced a more dominant modern men’s champion.
Roger Federer β 8 Wimbledon titles
Roger Federer β 5 US Open titles
Federer therefore won three more Wimbledon championships than US Opens.
Interestingly, he still shares the men’s Open Era US Open record.
For the complete grass-court leaderboard, read Who Has Won the Most Wimbledon Titles?.
The Big Three Across All Four Grand Slams
Now we can compare the complete distribution:
| Grand Slam | Djokovic | Nadal | Federer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Open | 10 | 2 | 6 |
| French Open | 3 | 14 | 1 |
| Wimbledon | 7 | 2 | 8 |
| US Open | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Total | 24 | 22 | 20 |
This table tells the story of the Big Three remarkably well.
Djokovic dominated Australia.
Nadal dominated France.
Federer leads Wimbledon.
The US Open was much more evenly divided.
And Djokovic ultimately finished with the largest overall Grand Slam total.
Which Big Three Player Was Best at the US Open?
If we judge only by championships:
Roger Federer β 5
He leads.
But the comparison is close.
Novak Djokovic β 4
Rafael Nadal β 4
Federer’s five consecutive championships are also a remarkable achievement.
Djokovic, meanwhile, reached numerous finals across a long period.
Nadal won four championships across nine years.
Each has a legitimate claim to an extraordinary US Open career.
But by the simplest and most important measure β titles β Federer leads the Big Three in New York.
Why US Open Titles Matter in the GOAT Debate
The US Open is an important test of greatness because of its place on the calendar and its demanding hard-court environment.
Winning in New York requires:
hard-court excellence
physical endurance
mental strength
adaptability
and
the ability to perform under enormous pressure
Federer’s five titles strengthen his case.
Djokovic’s four form part of a broader rΓ©sumΓ© that includes 24 majors.
Nadal’s four demonstrate that his greatness extended far beyond clay.
But the GOAT debate requires much more than US Open titles alone.
Majors, Masters titles, rankings, head-to-head records, longevity, surface versatility and peak dominance all matter.
Read How Is the Greatest Tennis Player of All Time Determined? for our full methodology.
US Open Titles and Weeks at World No. 1
The Big Three US Open title standings are:
Federer β 5
Djokovic β 4
Nadal β 4
But their ranking records look different:
Djokovic β 428 weeks at No. 1
Federer β 310
Nadal β 209
This illustrates why one tournament cannot decide the GOAT debate.
Federer leads the Big Three in US Open titles.
Djokovic leads overwhelmingly in total weeks at No. 1.
Nadal leads overwhelmingly at Roland-Garros.
For the full rankings comparison, read Who Has Spent the Most Weeks at World No. 1 in Tennis?.
US Open Titles and Masters 1000 Success
Hard-court success extends beyond Grand Slam tournaments.
The ATP Masters 1000 series provides another major measure of sustained excellence.
Among the Big Three:
Novak Djokovic β 40 Masters 1000 titles
Rafael Nadal β 36
Roger Federer β 28
Djokovic leads that category despite Federer holding the better US Open title total.
This is another example of why entire careers must be compared rather than isolated records.
Why Federer Never Won a Sixth US Open
Federer came extremely close.
After winning five consecutive championships from 2004 through 2008, he reached the 2009 final.
He led Juan MartΓn del Potro before eventually losing in five sets.
Federer later returned to the final in 2015.
This time, Djokovic defeated him.
Those two finals represented Federer’s best opportunities to move beyond five.
Had he won either one, Federer would hold the men’s Open Era US Open record outright.
Instead, the record remains shared.
Could Djokovic Still Break the Men’s Open Era Record?
As of August 2026:
Connors β 5
Sampras β 5
Federer β 5
Djokovic β 4
Djokovic therefore needs:
one more title to tie the record
or
two more titles to break it outright.
At his age, that would be an extraordinary achievement.
The 2026 US Open will therefore be especially interesting if Djokovic competes.
A fifth championship would put him alongside Connors, Sampras and Federer.
Could Alcaraz Challenge the US Open Record?
Carlos Alcaraz already has two US Open championships:
2022
2025
He remains far from the Open Era record of five.
But unlike older contenders, he potentially has many years remaining in his career.
He needs three additional titles merely to tie Connors, Sampras and Federer.
Whether he can do that will depend on longevity, health and competition from players such as Jannik Sinner and the generations that follow.
Could Sabalenka Challenge the Women’s Open Era Record?
Aryna Sabalenka enters the 2026 period as the two-time defending US Open women’s champion.
Her titles:
2024
2025
The women’s Open Era record is:
6
held by Chris Evert and Serena Williams.
Sabalenka therefore needs four more championships to tie the record.
That remains a long way away.
But consecutive titles have already established her as one of the leading modern champions in New York.
US Open Titles FAQ
Who has won the most US Open men’s singles titles?
Richard Sears, William Larned and Bill Tilden share the all-time men’s record with seven titles each.
Who has won the most US Open men’s titles in the Open Era?
Jimmy Connors, Pete Sampras and Roger Federer share the record with five each.
Who has won the most women’s US Open titles?
Molla Mallory holds the all-time women’s singles record with eight titles.
Who has won the most women’s US Open titles in the Open Era?
Chris Evert and Serena Williams share the record with six titles each.
How many US Open titles did Roger Federer win?
Federer won five, all consecutively from 2004 through 2008.
How many US Open titles has Novak Djokovic won?
As of August 2026, Djokovic has won four:
2011, 2015, 2018 and 2023.
How many US Open titles did Rafael Nadal win?
Nadal won four:
2010, 2013, 2017 and 2019.
How many US Open titles did Pete Sampras win?
Sampras won five.
How many US Open titles did Jimmy Connors win?
Connors won five.
How many US Open titles did Serena Williams win?
Serena won six.
How many US Open titles did Chris Evert win?
Evert won six.
How many US Open titles did Steffi Graf win?
Graf won five.
How many US Open titles has Carlos Alcaraz won?
As of August 2026, Alcaraz has won two, in 2022 and 2025.
How many US Open titles has Jannik Sinner won?
As of August 2026, Sinner has won one, in 2024.
How many US Open titles has Aryna Sabalenka won?
As of August 2026, Sabalenka has won two, in 2024 and 2025.
Who won the 2025 US Open men’s singles title?
Carlos Alcaraz.
He defeated Jannik Sinner in the final.
Who won the 2025 US Open women’s singles title?
Aryna Sabalenka.
She defeated Amanda Anisimova in the final.
Who won the 2026 US Open?
As of August 21, 2026, the 2026 US Open singles champions have not yet been determined.
The article will be updated after the tournament.
Did Federer win five consecutive US Opens?
Yes.
Federer won every US Open from 2004 through 2008.
Did Nadal complete the Career Grand Slam at the US Open?
Yes.
Nadal’s 2010 US Open victory completed his Career Grand Slam.
Did Djokovic ever win the US Open?
Yes.
Djokovic won four times: 2011, 2015, 2018 and 2023.
Has anyone won the Calendar Grand Slam at the US Open?
Yes.
The US Open has been the final step in historic Calendar Grand Slam achievements, including Don Budge’s 1938 Grand Slam and Rod Laver’s 1962 and 1969 Grand Slams.
Steffi Graf also completed her 1988 Calendar Grand Slam at the US Open before adding Olympic gold to complete the Golden Slam.
What surface is the US Open played on?
The modern US Open is played on hard courts.
Where is the US Open played?
The tournament is played at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City.
Who Is the Greatest US Open Player Ever?
There is no single answer that works across every era.
In men’s all-time title totals:
Richard Sears β 7
William Larned β 7
Bill Tilden β 7
In the men’s Open Era:
Jimmy Connors β 5
Pete Sampras β 5
Roger Federer β 5
Among women:
Molla Mallory β 8
And in the women’s Open Era:
Chris Evert β 6
Serena Williams β 6
Historical context therefore matters enormously.
The tournament has existed across multiple eras, formats and surfaces.
If we restrict the discussion to modern men’s tennis, Federer, Sampras and Connors share the strongest championship total.
US Open Records and the Tennis GOAT Debate
Completing our four-Grand-Slam comparison gives us a fascinating picture.
Australian Open Record
Novak Djokovic β 10
French Open Record
Rafael Nadal β 14
Wimbledon Men’s Record
Roger Federer β 8
US Open Men’s Open Era Record
Jimmy Connors β 5
Pete Sampras β 5
Roger Federer β 5
No member of the Big Three dominates the US Open in the same way Nadal dominated Paris or Djokovic dominated Melbourne.
Instead, New York provides another measure of versatility and longevity.
Federer’s five consecutive titles are extraordinary.
Nadal’s four demonstrate his hard-court greatness.
Djokovic’s four contribute to the most balanced Grand Slam rΓ©sumΓ© among the Big Three.
The complete GOAT debate therefore requires all four majors β not just one.
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Now compare the Big Three across every Grand Slam:
Djokovic β 24 majors
Nadal β 22
Federer β 20
Djokovic owns the Australian Open men’s record.
Nadal owns the French Open men’s record.
Federer owns the Wimbledon men’s record and shares the US Open Open Era record.
So which rΓ©sumΓ© is the greatest?
Should Djokovic’s overall statistical leadership decide the debate?
Should Nadal’s unmatched Roland-Garros dominance carry more weight?
Should Federer’s Wimbledon and US Open achievements strengthen his case?
The numbers give us the evidence.
The final judgment belongs to tennis fans.
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Final Answer: Who Has Won the Most US Open Titles?
The US Open record book depends on the era.
Men’s All-Time Record
Richard Sears β 7
William Larned β 7
Bill Tilden β 7
Men’s Open Era Record
Jimmy Connors β 5
Pete Sampras β 5
Roger Federer β 5
Women’s All-Time Record
Molla Mallory β 8
Women’s Open Era Record
Chris Evert β 6
Serena Williams β 6
Among the Big Three:
Federer β 5
Djokovic β 4
Nadal β 4
And among the emerging generation, Carlos Alcaraz has already won twice, in 2022 and 2025.
The 2026 US Open has not yet produced its champions as of this article’s August 21 publication date.
That means the next chapter of the record book is about to be written.
But for now, the men’s Open Era number to chase remains:
5.
And the all-time men’s record remains:
7.
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