How Many Players Have Won Three Consecutive Grand Slam Tournaments Not Counting the Olympics?

In the world of tennis, achieving three consecutive Grand Slam titles is a prestigious accomplishment. While many players have participated in Grand Slam tournaments, only a select few have managed to secure three consecutive victories, with some notable exceptions like Rod Laver and Don Budge. This article delves into the history of players who have achieved this rare feat, listing them by both the men's and women's categories.

Men's Tennis

The men's category includes notable players such as John Crawford, Tony Trabert, Lew Hoad, Roy Emerson, Pete Sampras, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic, all of whom have succeeded in securing three consecutive Grand Slam titles across the majors.

John Crawford (1933)

John Crawford, an Australian player, made history by winning the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and French Open in 1933, missing out only on the US Open that year.

Tony Trabert (1955)

Another significant win took place in 1955, when American Tony Trabert captured the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and French Open, leaving the US Open as the only title he missed.

Lew Hoad (1956)

Australian Lew Hoad achieved the feat in 1956, winning all Grand Slams except the US Open, which was not held that year.

Roy Emerson (1964)

Australian Roy Emerson added to the list in 1964, winning the US Open and Australian Open, and also adding Wimbledon to his collection for a consecutive set of victories.

Pete Sampras (1993 and 1994)

Pete Sampras of the United States demonstrated his dominance with consecutive Grand Slam victories in 1993 and 1994, winning Wimbledon and the US Open in 1993, and then adding the Australian Open to his tally in 1994.

Roger Federer (2005, 2006, and 2006-2007)

Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer achieved remarkable back-to-back consecutive Grand Slam victories in 2005 and 2006, winning both Wimbledon and the US Open, and then repeated the feat in 2006-2007.

Novak Djokovic (2015-2016 and 2018-2019)

Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic has achieved the milestone on multiple occasions, including in 2015-2016 when he won all four majors, and again in 2018-2019, winning titles at Wimbledon and the US Open, with a brief miss of the Australian Open in 2021.

Rafael Nadal (2010 except French Open)

Another titan of the sport, Rafael Nadal, added himself to the list in 2010 by winning the US Open, Australian Open, and Wimbledon, missing out on the French Open that year.

Jimmy Connors (1974)

The 1974 Memories of Jimmy Connors also saw him secure three consecutive titles, although not consecutively, by winning the French Open, US Open, and Australian Open, with the French Open being his last win in this streak.

Mats Wilander (1988)

Another successful year for Swedish tennis was in 1988, when Mats Wilander achieved the feat, followed by fellow Swede Stefan Edberg winning at Wimbledon and the US Open.

Martyus Emerson (1964)

Tennis legend Roy Emerson also managed the feat in 1964, winning three Grand Slams only missing out on the French Open.

Manuel Santana and Ashley Cooper (1958)

Manuel Santana of Spain and Ashley Cooper of Australia also made it to the list in 1958, each winning three titles, albeit missing out on the French Open title.

Rafael Nadal (2004, 2006, 2007)

Rafael Nadal also participated in the feat, won three consecutive titles except for the Australian Open in 2004, 2006, and 2007.

Margaret Court (1962 and 1965)

Notable mentions also include Margaret Court, who achieved the feat in 1962 and 1965, winning three out of four Grand Slams.

Women's Tennis

The women's category includes players such as Maureen Connolly, Helen Willis Moody, Margaret Court, Billie Jean King, Martina Navratilova, Steffi Graf, Monica Seles, Martina Hingis, and Serena Williams, each representing a unique era in women's tennis.

Maureen Connolly (1953 and 1954)

Maureen Connolly of the United States made history by winning all four Grand Slams in 1953, successfully defending her titles in 1954.

Helen Willis Moody (1928 and 1929)

Helen Willis Moody won three consecutive Grand Slams in 1928 and 1929, missing out on the Australian Open.

Margaret Court (1962 and 1965)

Australian Margaret Court also achieved the milestone in 1962, missing out only on the Wimbledon Open. She also won all three titles in 1965, except for the French Open.

Billie Jean King (1967 and 1968, 1972)

Billie Jean King of the United States also has an impressive record of achieving this feat, winning titles in 1967 and 1968, and later in 1972, missing out on the Australian Open that year.

Martina Navratilova (1983, 1984, 1985)

Martina Navratilova of the United States triumphed in 1983, achieving titles in all majors except for the French Open. In 1984 and 1985, she managed to win three consecutive titles, though she only held the Australian Open in 1985, later adding Wimbledon and the US Open in 1985 as well.

Steffi Graf (1988, 1989, 1990, 1995, 1996)

Steffi Graf of Germany was a formidable force, winning eight out of nine Grand Slams in just two years from 1988 to 1990, missing only the French Open in 1989. She also managed the feat in 1993 and 1995-1996, each time achieving three consecutive titles except for the Australian Open.

Monica Seles (1991, 1992)

Monica Seles of the United States won three consecutive titles in 1991, capturing the Wimbledon and French Opens, but missed the Australian Open that year. In 1992, she achieved one more title in Roland Garros (French Open).

Martina Hingis (1997, 1998)

Martina Hingis of Switzerland won the Wimbledon and US Open in 1997, and then the Australian Open in 1998, completing the sets of consecutive victories in 1997-1998.

Serena Williams (2002, 2003, 2015)

Serena Williams of the United States accomplished the feat by winning three consecutive Grand Slams in 2002 when she won the Wimbledon and US Open, followed by the Australian Open in 2003. In 2015, she claimed Wimbledon and the US Open, missing the Australians that year.