At the 2025 French Open, Coco Gough became the first American woman to win a singles title since Serena Williams in 2015. She also became the youngest champion since Williams in 2002.
American-born players have a track record of success in tennis. This is the most successful American-born tennis player in the open era in the Grand Slam.
male
Pete Sampra -14 Grand Slam Single Title
Born in the country’s capital, Sampler continued his tennis journey in Southern California before turning professional at the age of 16. He won the US Open in 1990 at 19, becoming the youngest American to win the event.
title
US Open -1990, 1993, 1995, 1996, 2002
Wimbledon-1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
Australia Open – 1994, 1997
Other Agassi -8 single titles
Agassi’s Las Vegas roots coincided with his talented theatrical style when he hit the professional tennis scene in the late 1980s. Agassi, who reached the No. 1 ranking in 1995, continued to win singles titles by winning all four majors and completed the Golden Slam after winning the French Open in 1999. Agassi is one of three men (along with Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic).
title
US Open -1994, 1999
Wimbledon-1992
Australia Open – 1995, 2000, 2001, 2003
French Open – 1999
Jimmy Conners -8 single titles
Connors, a “basher” in Bellville, Illinois, began dominating from an early age, from a youth championship to winning the Division I singles championship at UCLA, but his biggest influence came as a professional. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, Connors went on to rise as a meteor. He remains the only player to win the US Open on three different surfaces.
title
US Open -1974, 1976, 1978, 1982, 1983
Wimbledon-1974, 1982
Australia Open-1974
Gym Courier -4 single titles
Florida courier wasted time solidifying himself as a tennis mainstay, reaching the finals of all four Grand Slam tournaments by the age of 22. The records founded in the 1980s remain strong today. He continued to win multiple titles in Australia and French Open tournaments before quitting in 2000.
title
woman
Serena Williams -23 Single Title
Serena Williams is one of the most skilled and decorated tennis players in the history of the game. She leads all Americans (both male and female) in the Grand Slam single title at 23. She first won the US Open in 1999.
title
US Open -1999, 2002, 2008, 2012, 2014
Wimbledon-2002, 2003, 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016
Australian Open -2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2015, 2017
French Open – 2002, 2013, 2015
Chris Evert -18 single titles
Tennis was the lifestyle of Ebert and her family in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and as she turned pro and became a pro, she quickly opened up her place in the game. She never fell below No. 4 in the world, winning at least one Grand Slam single title for the 13th consecutive year.
title
US Open -1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1980, 1982
Wimbledon-1974, 1976, 1981
Australia Open – 1982, 1984
French Open – 1974, 1975, 1979, 1980, 1983, 1985, 1986
Billy Jean King -8 single titles
Growing up in California, King picked up a tennis racket at the age of 11 and later told his mother that he would rank number one in the world. The mission has been completed. King won eight Grand Slam singles titles during his opening days and was selected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1987.
title
US Open -1971, 1972, 1974
Wimbledon – 1968, 1972, 1973, 1975
French Open – 1972
Venus Williams -7 single titles
Tennis changed forever when Venus and her sister Serena were introduced to sports. Serena’s presence has been in the way of additional Grand Slam titles, but Venus has achieved success with seven wins in major tournaments and five Olympic medals, making him the most decorated tennis player in the game’s history.
title
US Open -2000, 2001
Wimbledon-2000, 2001, 2005, 2007, 2008
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