Rod Laver
Rod Laver, lovingly beckoned as the Rocket, was one of the greatest tennis players of all time.
His smashing records made him the World No. 1 for seven years and that is quite amazing. It just took him seven years to turn pro in 1962.
- Born: 8 August 1938 in Rockhampton, Quuensland, Australia
- Resides: Carlsbad, California, the USA
- Turned Pro: 1962
- Retired: 1979
- Career Titles: 200
- Pro Majors: 8 French Pro, 5 Wembley Pro, and 2 US Pro
- Grand Slam (Singles): 4 Wimbledon, 2 US Open, and 3 Australian, and 2 French
- Pro Major: 9 titles (4 Wembley Pro, 3 US Pro, 1 Wimbledon Pro, and 1French Pro)
- Induction to Tennis Hall of Fame: 1981
Top 10 Best Male Tennis Players of All Time
Tennis is one of the most challenging sports admired all over the world. The grueling battles that run for hours between two or four players demand consistency, skills, and sheer will to win. Over the years, we have witnessed the best players that have awestruck the spectators. Fans debate over who are the best tennis players of all time.
But who among the countless stars who have graced the court deserve the crown of “Greatest of All Time”?
Here are the list of top 10 best tennis players of all time, whose legendary careers have left an indelible mark on the sport.
- Novak Djokovic (Serbia) – 21 Grand Slam titles
- Roger Federer (Switzerland) – 20 Grand Slam titles
- Rafael Nadal (Spain) – 22 Grand Slam titles
- Ivan Lendl (Czech Republic) – 8 Grand Slam titles
- Bjorn Borg (Sweden) – 11 Grand Slam titles
- Jimmy Connors (United States) – 8 Grand Slam titles
- Andre Agassi (United States) – 8 Grand Slam titles
- John McEnroe (United States) – 7 Grand Slam titles
- Rod Laver (Australia) – 11 Grand Slam titles
- Ken Rosewall (Australia) – 23 Grand Slam titles