Tennis Players with Over 500 Match Wins on the ATP Tour in Open Era

Tennis is one of the most competitive sports in the world. Success doesn’t come easy, which makes individual accomplishments all the more meaningful. It takes grit, resilience, and a relentless drive to chase goals—no matter how out of reach they might seem.

One of the most impressive feats in the sport? Achieving 500 career match wins on the ATP Tour. While Grand Slam titles and the race to become World No. 1 often dominate headlines, it's the steady, day-to-day grind of match victories that truly builds a champion.

Since the start of the Open Era in 1968, only a select group of men have crossed the 500-win mark. These players have battled it out on every surface, overcoming different generations of rivals and delivering unforgettable performances along the way.

What makes this group even more special is not just the number of wins—but the way they’ve won. Every player on this list has not only secured 500 or more ATP victories, but has also maintained a winning percentage above 70%. That’s a testament to sustained excellence at the highest level of the game.

Let's look at the elite players who have reached this rare milestone—where legendary rivalries, iconic matches, and true greatness come together to define the modern era of men’s tennis.

Players with 500 wins on ATP Tour

Alexander Zverev (500-212)

Alexander Zverev reached a major career milestone on Thursday, securing his 500th ATP Tour win with a hard-fought victory over Matteo Arnaldi at the Canadian Open. After dropping the first set in a tiebreak, Zverev bounced back to win 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-2 and advance to the third round.

With this win, the 28-year-old becomes only the third German player in history to reach 500 career victories, joining legends Boris Becker and Tommy Haas. He’s also just the fifth active player to hit that mark, standing alongside Novak Djokovic, Marin Cilic, Gael Monfils, and Stan Wawrinka—an elite group in modern men’s tennis.

Ken Rosewall (546-192)

Ken Rosewall began his Open Era career in style by beating fellow Australian Rod Laver at the Bournemouth tournament in April 1968 — the first official ATP event of the Open Era. He went on to defeat Laver again later that year in Paris, claiming the French Open title and making history as the first Grand Slam champion of the Open Era.

Australian tennis legend Ken Rosewall recorded his 500th career win at the now-defunct Tournament of Champions in 1977, defeating American Eddie Dibbs in a hard-fought match. Later that year, at the age of 43, Rosewall captured his final ATP title at the Hong Kong Open, becoming the oldest player to win an ATP tournament in the Open Era. He secured the historic victory by beating Tom Gorman in the final.

John Newcombe (568-227)

John Newcombe claimed his first Grand Slam title of the Open Era at Wimbledon in 1970. His first final in the new era came earlier, in May 1968, at a tournament in Minneapolis, USA. Later that year, he secured a victory in Hamburg by defeating South African Cliff Drysdale—a milestone win that marked the 500th match victory of his professional career.

The Australian star went on to win five Grand Slam singles titles during the Open Era. These included successfully defending his Wimbledon crown in 1971, winning both the Australian Open and the US Open in 1973, and adding another Australian Open title in 1975. Newcombe reached yet another major milestone in March 1976, when he recorded his 500th career match win at a tournament in Palm Springs.

Mats Wilander (571-222) 

Mats Wilander made a remarkable impact early in his professional tennis career. In 1982, he stepped into the spotlight by winning the French Open, taking over from his legendary countryman Björn Borg, who had claimed the title the year before. Just 17 years old and unseeded, Wilander stunned the tennis world by defeating the 1977 champion, Guillermo Vilas, to lift the trophy in Paris.

Later in his career, Wilander notched his 500th match win at the 1990 Australian Open, beating Boris Becker in the quarter-finals. He came close to capturing a fourth Australian Open title that year but fell short in the semi-finals, losing to fellow Swede Stefan Edberg.

Rod Laver (576-146)

Rod Laver’s journey in the Open Era began with a setback, as he lost to fellow Australian Ken Rosewall at the 1968 Bournemouth tournament—the first official ATP event of the new era.

But Laver quickly bounced back. In May, he turned the tables on Rosewall with a straight-sets victory at Wembley. The rivalry continued later that month at Roland Garros, where Rosewall got his revenge by defeating Laver in the final.

Laver didn't stay down for long. He captured the 1968 Wimbledon title with a win over compatriot Tony Roche in the final. Just a year later, in 1969, Laver made history by becoming the only man in the Open Era to complete a calendar-year Grand Slam—winning all four majors in a single season.

He reached another milestone in February 1975, when he notched his 500th career win at a tournament in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Andy Roddick (612-213)

Andy Roddick kept the American flag flying at the US Open in 2003, following in the footsteps of Pete Sampras, who won the title the year before. Roddick claimed his first—and only—Grand Slam title by defeating Spain’s Juan Carlos Ferrero in straight sets in the final.

That victory in New York helped launch Roddick to the top of the ATP rankings. He became World No. 1 later that year, holding the position for 13 weeks before Roger Federer took over in February 2004.

Roddick's breakthrough on the ATP Tour came in 2001 with his first title in Atlanta, followed by wins in Houston and Washington. Over the course of his career, he reached four Grand Slam finals, but the 2003 US Open remained his lone major triumph.

In August 2009, Roddick reached another career milestone by earning his 500th match win, defeating fellow American Sam Querrey in Washington. He advanced to the final of that tournament but was edged out by Argentina’s Juan Martin del Potro in three sets.

Lleyton Hewitt (616-262)

Lleyton Hewitt emerged just when it seemed like Australia’s golden tennis talent was running dry. Only three years after his first big win in Adelaide, he stunned the tennis world by winning the 2001 US Open, beating the legendary Pete Sampras in the final. That victory made him the first Australian to claim the New York title since Patrick Rafter did it in 1998.

The very next year, Hewitt continued his rise by capturing the Wimbledon crown, defeating David Nalbandian in the final. This triumph ended an even longer drought for Australian champions at Wimbledon — the last Aussie to win there was Pat Cash, way back in 1987.

With his fierce Australian spirit and tenacity, Hewitt became the youngest player ever to reach No. 1 in the ATP rankings in 2001, just 20 years old at the time. He stayed at the top for a total of 80 weeks, including an impressive first run of 75 weeks straight. By May 2009, Hewitt had passed the 500 career wins mark in Munich, shortly after securing the ATP 250 title in Houston — a testament to his enduring skill and determination on the court.

Bjorn Borg (654-140)

Bjorn Borg started his professional tennis career without winning a single title in his first three years on tour. But in 1974, everything changed — he won eight tournaments that year, including his first of six French Open (Roland Garros) titles. Borg also dominated Wimbledon (often called SW19), where he claimed five consecutive championships.

At the US Open in Flushing Meadows, Borg reached the finals four times but never managed to win. He lost twice to Jimmy Connors in 1976 and 1978, and twice to his great rival John McEnroe in 1980 and 1981. He played just one Australian Open, which ended with a second-round exit due to a walkover.

Nicknamed “The Iceman” for his cool demeanor on court, Borg rose to World No. 1 in April 1979 and finished the year as the top-ranked player twice during his career. He held the No. 1 spot for a total of 109 weeks. The 1979 season was especially impressive — Borg notched his 500th career win and made it all the way to the finals of the WCT Finals in Dallas that April.

Tom Okker (666-274)

Tom Okker enjoyed a successful career, capturing 30 tour-level titles, but Grand Slam success largely eluded him. His one chance at major glory came in the 1968 US Open final, where he battled Arthur Ashe in a grueling five-set match but ultimately came up short.

Okker and Ashe had one of the most notable rivalries of the Open Era. Ashe held the upper hand overall, leading their head-to-head 19-10. They met nine times in finals, with Ashe winning six of those and Okker three.

However, Okker had the last word when he defeated Ashe in their final meeting at an indoor tournament in Paris in 1975. That same year, Okker celebrated a significant milestone: his 500th career win during the Rotterdam semi-finals, where he also beat a young Bjorn Borg to reach the title match.

Boris Becker (713-214)

Boris Becker made history as the first German man—and the first unseeded player—to win the Wimbledon title. He claimed the trophy in 1985 at just 17 years old, during his very first appearance at the tournament. He followed up by successfully defending his title in 1986. Becker went on to win Wimbledon again in 1989, a year when another German tennis legend, Steffi Graf, also triumphed by winning the women’s singles title.

In 1989, Becker had an outstanding year, winning five titles, including his fourth Grand Slam at the US Open. By 1993, he had reached a major milestone by winning his 500th career title in Rome. Although he won slightly fewer titles than the previous year—where he had taken home five trophies—Becker still had a strong 1993 season, securing wins in Doha and Milan.

Manuel Orantes (724-294)

Manuel Orantes may not be a household name for everyone, but he certainly had his moment in the spotlight when he stunned the tennis world by defeating Jimmy Connors in the 1975 US Open final. Connors, the defending champion and one of the sport’s biggest stars, fell to Orantes in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3. That victory marked Orantes’ first—and only—Grand Slam title.

Orantes’ journey to that peak began years earlier, with his very first title coming in February 1968 in Kingston, Jamaica, just months before the Open Era officially kicked off.

The 1975 season was the highlight of his career, as he racked up an impressive eight titles. Along with the US Open, he triumphed in tournaments across the globe—from Cairo and Monte Carlo to Hamburg and Indianapolis. Clay courts were where he truly shined, winning 31 of his 34 career titles on that surface.

A consistent force at Roland Garros, Orantes competed there 14 times. His best run came in 1974, when he reached the final but was edged out by the great Bjorn Borg. Two years after his Grand Slam breakthrough, in August 1977, Orantes hit another milestone by notching his 500th career win, beating legendary Ken Rosewall in North Conway, United States.

Andy Murray (739-262)

Andy Murray will always be remembered as the man who brought home Britain’s first Wimbledon singles title since Fred Perry way back in 1936. In 2013, Murray made history by lifting the Wimbledon trophy, becoming the first British player to win at SW19 in the Open Era.

But he didn’t stop there. In 2016, he proved his win wasn’t a fluke by claiming the Wimbledon title again. In 2013, he triumphed over Novak Djokovic, and three years later, he defeated Milos Raonic to secure his second crown.

Murray also ended a 76-year Grand Slam drought for British men when he beat Djokovic in an epic five-set battle at the 2012 US Open. By 2015, he had racked up 500 career wins during his successful run in Munich. That year was a standout one for him—he also took home titles at the Madrid and Canada ATP 1000 tournaments, plus the prestigious Queen’s Club Championships in London.

Pete Sampras (762-222)

Pete Sampras burst onto the tennis scene by winning the 1990 US Open in his very first Grand Slam final. At just 19 years old, he defeated fellow American Andre Agassi in straight sets, becoming the youngest US Open men’s singles champion ever. This victory marked the start of a legendary rivalry between the two.

Agassi had claimed his first title earlier that year, in February 1990, beating Andres Gomez in Philadelphia. Over the years, Sampras would go on to dominate the sport, spending a total of 286 weeks as World No. 1 — ranking third all-time behind Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer.

While 1994 was Sampras’ best year with ten titles, 1996 was nearly as impressive. That year, he won eight titles, including his fourth US Open and third ATP Tour World Championship. During the World Championship, he notched his 500th career win by beating Yevgeny Kafelnikov in the round-robin stage.

Stan Smith (779-305)

Stan Smith kicked off his Open Era career with three titles in 1968. His first major breakthrough came in 1971 when he won the US Open, followed by a Wimbledon victory in 1972.

At the 1971 US Open, Smith defeated Jan Kodes to claim the title. The next year, as the top seed at Wimbledon, he overcame Ilie Nastase to lift the trophy. Smith had actually reached the Wimbledon final the year before but lost in a grueling five-set battle to defending champion John Newcombe.

Over his career, Smith won 48 singles titles, with 18 of those coming in the Open Era. Grand Slam matches accounted for 102 of his 500 career wins, and he maintained an impressive 71% win rate overall.

One of Smith’s most notable rivalries was with Rod Laver. They faced each other 20 times over seven years, with Laver holding a slight edge, winning 10 of their encounters to Smith’s 7.

Arthur Ashe (799-260)

Arthur Ashe is a true legend in tennis history. He was the first Black man to win a Grand Slam singles title, and over his 11-year professional career, he collected 37 tour-level titles, including three Grand Slams. One of his big milestones came in October 1974, when he notched his 500th career win at an indoor hard court tournament in Paris.

Ashe kicked off the Open Era in style by winning eight ATP titles in 1968, highlighted by his US Open victory over Tom Okker in the final. His second major title came two years later at the 1970 Australian Open, where he beat Dick Crealy to claim the championship.

Perhaps his most iconic moment came in 1975 when, at 32 years old, Ashe won Wimbledon. In a stunning upset, he denied Jimmy Connors a second consecutive Wimbledon title, becoming the first—and still the only—Black man to ever lift the trophy at this prestigious tournament. This victory was a landmark moment not just for Ashe, but for tennis and sports history as a whole.

Stefan Edberg (801-270)

Stefan Edberg seamlessly stepped into the spotlight left by fellow Swede Björn Borg, who had shocked the tennis world with his early retirement. A graceful serve-and-volley player, Edberg quickly made his mark by winning the junior Grand Slam in 1983—a rare and impressive feat.

He went on to claim six Grand Slam titles in his professional career: two each at the Australian Open (1985, 1987), Wimbledon (1988, 1990), and the US Open (1991, 1992). From winning his first ATP title in Milan in 1984 to securing four more in 1985, Edberg’s rise to the top was swift and decisive.

Alongside fellow Swede Mats Wilander, Edberg helped dominate the Australian Open in the 1980s, with the pair combining to win all five titles from 1983 to 1988.

When Edberg won his first Wimbledon title in 1988, he became only the second Swedish player in the Open Era—after Borg—to triumph at the prestigious event. That same year, he also reached a career milestone by notching his 500th match win, which came at a tournament in Long Island against compatriot Peter Lundgren—just weeks before he captured his first US Open title.

Andre Agassi (870-274)

Andre Agassi’s career is packed with achievements: eight Grand Slam titles and 17 Masters 1000 trophies highlight his legacy as one of tennis’s greats. He captured his first major at Wimbledon in 1992, after coming close at the French Open (1990, 1991) and the US Open (1990).

Melbourne proved to be his most successful hunting ground—he won four Australian Open titles there and never lost a final. His two US Open titles come a close second in terms of his most successful venues.

Known for his flair, charisma, and flashy fashion choices, Agassi was a true crowd-puller. His love for bold colours even kept him away from Wimbledon for a while, where he resisted the strict all-white dress code.

Fittingly, Agassi’s road to glory was never simple. He spent over a decade on the ATP Tour before notching his 500th career win—appropriately, at Wimbledon in 1998.

John McEnroe (863-198)

John McEnroe wasted no time making his mark on the tennis world. Just two years after turning pro, he climbed to the top of the ATP Rankings, becoming World No. 1 on March 3, 1980. He took the crown from Björn Borg after defeating Jimmy Connors in the final at Memphis — a fitting moment in what would become a legendary rivalry.

Known as much for his fiery temper as for his incredible talent, McEnroe was never far from controversy. His career was dotted with fines, suspensions, and even disqualifications, but his brilliance on the court was undeniable.

At just 20 years old, McEnroe captured his first Grand Slam title at the US Open, beating fellow New Yorker Vitas Gerulaitis. A year later, in 1981, he shocked the tennis world by defeating Björn Borg in the Wimbledon final — ending the Swede’s five-year reign and 41-match winning streak at the tournament.

Of course, McEnroe is also remembered for one of the most famous outbursts in sports history: the unforgettable “You cannot be serious!” yelled at an umpire during that same Wimbledon in 1981, after a disputed line call.

He reached another major milestone in January 1984, earning his 500th career match win while winning the title in Philadelphia — a testament to his dominance and longevity in the game.

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