Tennis players from the U.S. who are among the winningest are: Williams and Agassi

2024 US Open will feature its inaugural American men’s final since Andy Roddick lost to Roger Federer back in 2006. On Friday, either Taylor Fritz or Frances Tiafoe will aim to become the first American man since Roddick in 2003 to capture this championship. On the women’s side, New York native Emma Navarro will face Aryna Sabalenka while Jessica Pegula faces Karolina Muchova during Thursday’s semifinal matchups. Pegula made history by upsetting No. 1-ranked Iga Swiatek to reach the semifinal. American-born players have an established history of success on tennis courts worldwide. Here is the winningest American-born tennis players at Grand Slam tournaments since 1881 in the Open era:Men: Pete Sampras won 14 Grand Slam singles titles; born and raised near Washington D.C, Sampras made Southern California home before turning professional aged 16. Agassi was just 19 when he won his first US Open at 19, becoming one of the youngest Americans to do so.Titles:US Open (1990, 1993, 1995, 1996 and 2002); Wimbledon (1993-1998 and 2000); Australian Open (both 1994-1997) and Andre Agassi (8 singles titles) are his achievements on tour.His Las Vegas roots combined perfectly with his dramatic style when he burst onto pro tennis’ scene during the late ’80s. Assuming his No.1 ranking in 1995, Agassi continued his dominance by winning each major singles tournament until finally sealing it with victory at the Australian Open in 1999, thus completing a Golden Slam victory. Agassi, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are the only three men (in addition to Jimmy Connors from Belleville Illinois) who have accomplished this remarkable achievement in singles tennis history.Titles:US Open (1994, 1999); Wimbledon 1992 (when Wimbledon lost against USA in final), Australian Open 1995, 2000 2001 and 2003, French Open 1999 and Jimmy Connors 8 singles titles From the late 70s through to the early 1980s, Connors experienced an astounding meteoric ascension. Jim Courier remains the only player ever to win three different surfaces at three separate US Open tournaments (US Open 1974-1985, Wimbledon 1974 and 1982, Australian Open 1974 and American Open 1974) simultaneously. Courier quickly established himself as an iconic tennis figure at 22 years old by reaching finals of all four Grand Slam tournaments (Wimbledon, Wimbledon and Australian Open). He earned four singles titles during that run – five being US Open titles on hard courts followed by Wimbledon 1974/82 then Australian Open/Australian Open 1974Jim Courier 4 singles titles (US Open 1974/82/35) before retiring due to injuries sustained on hard surfaces at Wimbledon 1974/82 Australian Open. Courier went on to claim four individual singles titles as Florida-born Courier made history, reaching finals of all four Grand Slam tournaments by reaching 22 years of age; reaching all Grand Slam tournament finals. His achievements from the 80s still hold firm today. Before retiring from professional tennis in 2000, he won multiple Australian and French Open titles – and multiple singles titles at both tournaments – before finally hanging up his racket for good. Women: Serena Williams is considered to be among the greatest tennis players ever with 23 singles titles to her credit. She leads all Americans (male or female) in Grand Slam singles titles won, winning her maiden Grand Slam crown at the US Open back in 1999. 18 years later, she broke a tie with Steffi Graf to claim most Grand Slams during the Open era, further cementing an already legendary career.Her Grand Slam wins included: US Open (1999, 2002, 2008, 2012 and 2013, 2014); Wimbledon 2002-03 2009-10 2012-16 Australian Open 2003 2005 2007 2007 2009 2010 2015 2017 2017 French Open (2002-15); Chris Evert won 18 singles titles She never once fell below No. 1. As one of the greatest players of her era, Billie Jean King became one of four Grand Slam singles champions and held onto her ranking for 13 consecutive years, winning at least one Grand Slam singles title (US Open 1975, 1976, 1977 1978 1980 1982 US Open 1975, 1976 Wimbledon 1974 1976 1981 Australian Open 1982 and 1984 French Open 1974 1975 1979 80 1983 1985 and 1986 and 8 singles championships) While growing up in California King first picked up her tennis racquet at 11 and later told her mother she’d become No 4. Mission accomplished. Success achieved. King would go on to win eight Grand Slam singles titles during the Open era and was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. These included US Open (in 1971, 1972 and 1974); Wimbledon (1968-1973; 1975); French Open (1972); Venus Williams (7) singles titles Though Serena prevented Venus from winning more Grand Slam titles, Venus still found success and achieved seven major tournament victories and five Olympic medals — making her one of the most decorated tennis players ever seen at these Games.TitlesUS Open 2000; 2001Wimbledon 2000 2001 2005 2007 and 2008Check out ESPN Tennis Hub page for updates including rankings scores schedules and more!