- Number of different continents to win ATP singles titles in a single season:
- 1. Guillermo Vilas (Argentina): 4 ( America, Europe, Asia and Africa) in 1977
- 2. Roger Federer (Switzerland): 4 ( Australia, Europe, America and Asia) in 2004, 2006 and 2007
- 3. Novak Djokovic (Serbia): 4 ( Australia, Europe, America and Asia) in 2008
- Most aces in a single season
Winning Streaks (Open Era)
Open Era
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Before 1990
|
Since 1990
Rank |
Player |
Wins
|
1. |
Roger Federer |
41 (2006-07)
|
2. |
Thomas Muster |
35 (1995)
|
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Roger Federer |
35 (2005)
|
4. |
Rafael Nadal |
32 (2008)
|
5. |
Pete Sampras |
29 (1994)
|
6. |
Andre Agassi |
26 (1995)
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= |
Roger Federer |
26 (2004-05)
|
= |
Rafael Nadal |
26 (2006)
|
9. |
Roger Federer |
25 (2005)
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10. |
Pete Sampras |
24 (1999)
|
= |
Rafael Nadal |
24 (2005)
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- 1.- Roger Federer (Switzerland) between 2005-06, 56 (lost to Rafael Nadal, Dubai F)
- 2.- Roger Federer (Switzerland) between 2006-07, 36 (lost to Guillermo Cañas, Indian Wells 2RD)
- 3.- Pete Sampras (USA) in 1994 and 1996-97 (twice), 34
- 1.- Roger Federer (Switzerland) between 2003-08, 65 (lost to Rafael Nadal, Wimbledon F)
- 2.- Björn Borg (Sweden) between 1976-81, 41 (lost to John McEnroe, Wimbledon F)
- 1.- Rafael Nadal (Spain) between 2005-07, 81 (lost to Roger Federer, Hamburg F)
- 2.- Guillermo Vilas (Argentina) in 1977, 53
- 1.- John McEnroe (USA) between 1983-85, 66 (lost to Joakim Nyström, Dallas Q)
- 1.- Ivan Lendl (Czechoslovakia) between 1981-1983, 66 (lost to John McEnroe, Philadelphia F)
- 1.- Roger Federer (Switzerland) between 2003-2005, 26 (lost to Marat Safin, Australian Open SF)
- 2.- Roger Federer (Switzerland) between 2006-2007, 17 (lost to Rafael Nadal, Monte Carlo F)
- Most singles titles won in a row:
- 1.- Ivan Lendl (Czechoslovakia), 8
- = John McEnroe (USA), 8
- Most finals won in succession:
- 1.- Roger Federer (Switzerland) between 2003-2005, 24 (lost to David Nalbandian, Tennis Masters Cup F)
- 2.- Rafael Nadal (Spain) between 2005-2006, 14 (lost to Roger Federer, Wimbledon F)
- 3.- Björn Borg (Sweden) between 1979-1980 and John McEnroe (U.S.) between 1984-1985, 12
- Most finals played in a row:
- 1.- Ivan Lendl (Czechoslovakia) (1981-1982), 18
- 2.- Roger Federer (Switzerland) (2005-2006), 17 (lost to Andy Murray, Cincinnati 2RD)
Ranking
- Weeks at No. 1 (as of Aug 18, 2008).
Most years ended at No.1 |
Pete Sampras |
6 (1993–1998)
|
Youngest No.1-player |
Lleyton Hewitt |
20y 9m (2001)
|
Youngest player to end a year in the top-10 |
Michael Chang |
17y 9m (1989)
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Youngest player to end a year in the top-25 |
Aaron Krickstein |
17y 4m (1984)
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Youngest player to end a year in the top-50 |
Michael Chang |
16y 9m (1988)
|
Youngest player to end a year in the top-100 |
Aaron Krickstein |
16y 4m (1983)
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Youngest player to end a year in the top-200 |
Michael Chang |
15y 9m (1987)
|
Oldest No.1-player |
Andre Agassi |
33y 4m (2003)
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Oldest player to end a year in the top-10 |
Pancho Gonzales |
43y 1m (1969)
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Oldest player to end a year in the top-25 |
Pancho Gonzales |
43y 1m (1969)
|
Oldest player to end a year in the top-50 |
Ken Rosewall |
44y 1m (1978)
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Oldest player to end a year in the top-100 |
Ken Rosewall |
44y 1m (1978)
|
Highest number of year-end ranking points |
Roger Federer |
8,370 (2006)
|
Highest number of ranking points at any time of the year |
Roger Federer |
8,370 (Nov 20, 2006)
|
Highest number of ATP Race points (since 2000) |
Roger Federer |
1,674 (2006)
|
Earnings
- Career money leaders (as of February 2, 2009)
Rank |
Player |
Prize Money |
Weighted %
|
1. |
Roger Federer |
$45,318,757 |
1.000
|
2. |
Pete Sampras |
$43,280,489 |
0.971
|
3. |
Andre Agassi |
$31,152,975 |
0.699
|
4. |
Boris Becker |
$25,080,956 |
0.562
|
5. |
Yevgeny Kafelnikov |
$23,883,797 |
0.536
|
6. |
Rafael Nadal |
$22,162,597 |
0.477
|
7. |
Ivan Lendl |
$21,262,417 |
0.465
|
8. |
Stefan Edberg |
$20,630,941 |
0.463
|
9. |
Goran Ivanisevic |
$19,876,579 |
0.446
|
10. |
Michael Chang |
$19,145,632 |
0.429
|
|
TOTAL |
$ 271,795,140 |
|
Bold = active players
|
- Top prize money winners at the end of a season:
Year |
Player |
Prize Money
|
2000 |
Gustavo Kuerten |
$4,701,610
|
2001 |
Lleyton Hewitt |
$3,770,618
|
2002 |
Lleyton Hewitt |
$4,619,386
|
2003 |
Roger Federer |
$4,000,680
|
2004 |
Roger Federer |
$6,357,547
|
2005 |
Roger Federer |
$6,137,018
|
2006 |
Roger Federer |
$8,343,885
|
2007 |
Roger Federer |
$10,130,620
|
2008 |
Rafael Nadal |
$6,773,773
|
- Most prize money won in a single season:
- 1. Roger Federer (Switzerland) in 2007, $10,130,620
- 2. Roger Federer (Switzerland) in 2006, $8,343,885
- 3. Rafael Nadal (Spain) in 2008, $6,773,773
- 4. Pete Sampras (USA) in 1997, $6,498,311
- Earnings as of November 3, 2008:
- 406 players have made $1 million or more since 1973.
- 84 players have made $5 million or more since 1973.
- 30 players have made $10 million or more since 1973.
- 8 players have made $20 million or more since 1973.
- 3 players have made $30 million or more since 1973.
- 2 players have made $40 million or more since 1973.
Miscellaneous
- Most Aces hit in a match (since 1991):
- Karlović was initially credited with 55 aces after his match, but ultimately was found to have hit 51, which ties the overall record. A mistake on the part of the chair umpire caused some confusion. [1]
- Most Doubles Faults hit in a match (since 1990): Marc Rosset (Switzerland) lost to Michael Joyce (United States) at Wimbledon 1995 in four sets, hitting 26 doubles faults.
- Most times elected ATP Player of The Year: Pete Sampras (U.S.) between 1993–1998, 6.
- Longest match: Fabrice Santoro defeated Arnaud Clément (France) at Roland Garros 2004, in a 6h 33m first round match played over three days.
- Fastest individual serve recorded (since 1991): Andy Roddick (U.S.) in the 2004 Davis Cup against Belarus: 155 Mph (249 km/h).[2]
- The tallest player on tour is Croat Ivo Karlović standing at 6'10" (208 cm).
- The shortest player on tour is Belgian Olivier Rochus standing at 5'5" (165 cm).
Doubles
Grand Slam history
- Most Grand Slam titles overall: John Newcombe (Australia), 17.
- Most Grand Slam titles as a team: Todd Woodbridge and Mark Woodforde (Australia), 11.
Career records
See also
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