Wimbledon Open Winners and Runner-Ups (Male)-From 2010-2000

Wimbledon the name speaks itself is undoubtedly the ultimate test of the top tennis players in the tennis circuit. The era of 2000-2010 shows the dominance of one of the best tennis players ever and that is of Roger Federer from Basel, Switzerland. He has the prestige of being the most famous tennis player in history. He also held the world ranking No. 1 seat for a long period, followed by Spanish tennis player giant Rafael Nadal, currently No. 2 from Spain.

Roger Federer first made his mark at Wimbledon 2001 by defeating Pete Sampras in an epic five setter marathon. He made the crowd sit up and forced them to notice his absolute skills. Defeating Sampras was quite an achievement itself and this achievement later multiplied successively. This was the only encounter between Federer and Sampras as Sampras retired later. Federer did lose to Mario Ancic in the following year but he won his first Wimbledon title in 2003 where he defeated Mark Philippoussis to win the Grand Slam title. He dropped only one set in this match and since then, he has been unstoppable. Like Sampras, Federer also felt comfortable at Wimbledon and claimed 6 Wimbledon titles, only one less than Sampras. His exquisite one handed backhand perhaps is the most aesthetic shot in tennis and would be missed after his retirement.

The list of male winners and runner-ups of Wimbledon Open tennis championship during 2000-2010 is as follow:

Year 2010-2000 Wimbeldon Open Winners

• Wimbledon Open winner (male)-2010: Rafael Nadal
• Wimbledon Open winner (male)-2009: Roger Federer
• Wimbledon Open winner (male)-2008: Rafael Nadal
• Wimbledon Open winner (male)-2007: Roger Federer
• Wimbledon Open winner (male)-2006: Roger Federer
• Wimbledon Open winner (male)-2005: Roger Federer
• Wimbledon Open winner (male)-2004: Roger Federer
• Wimbledon Open winner (male)-2003: Roger Federer
• Wimbledon Open winner (male)-2002: Lleyton Hewitt
• Wimbledon Open winner (male)-2001: Goran Ivanisevic
• Wimbledon Open winner (male)-2000: Pete Sampras

• Wimbledon Open runner-up (male)-2010: Tomas Berdych
• Wimbledon Open runner-up (male)-2009: Andy Roddick
• Wimbledon Open runner-up (male)-2008: Roger Federer
• Wimbledon Open runner-up (male)-2007: Rafael Nadal
• Wimbledon Open runner-up (male)-2006: Rafael Nadal
• Wimbledon Open runner-up (male)-2005: Andy Roddick
• Wimbledon Open runner-up (male)-2004: Andy Roddick
• Wimbledon Open runner-up (male)-2003: Mark Philippoussis
• Wimbledon Open runner-up (male)-2002: David Nalbandian
• Wimbledon Open runner-up (male)-2001: Patric Rafter
• Wimbledon Open runner-up (male)-2000: Patric Rafter

Wimbledon Open Winners and Runner-Ups (Male)-From 1999-1990

When it comes to Wimbledon’s era of 1999-1990, there is only one name which appeared to be uncontested amongst famous male tennis players, holding the record for 286 weeks, and No. 1 ranking in the history of tennis. Yes, this is none other than one of the best tennis players ever Pete Sampras from Los Angeles, California United States.

Pete Sampras won 7 Wimbledon titles although he did not have the best of standings initially. He won only one match in his initial three years at Wimbledon. It was in 1993 where Sampras defeated the then number one, Jim Courier, having already defeated Boris Becker and Andre Agassi in the previous rounds. From then on, Sampras continued his successive winning streak and won 7 Wimbledon titles in only eight years. From 1993 to his last title win in 2000 at Wimbledon, he lost only match in 1996. Wimbledon was the comfort zone of Sampras. Sampras failed at winning any French Open title and after being dismissed in the French Open, he would rejuvenate at the Wimbledon. Sampras is also the last American to have won the Wimbledon title in year 2000. Since him, it was only Roddick who made it to the final 3 times but lost at the hands of Roger Federer.

Other famous name was of Boris Becker who appeared in the finals of Wimbledon thrice in that period of time. The list of male winners and runner-ups of Wimbledon Open tennis championship during 1999-1990 is as follow:

Year 1999-Wimbledon Open winners from 1999-1990:

• Pete Sampras
• Pete Sampras
• Pete Sampras
• Richard Krajicek
• Pete Sampras
• Pete Sampras
• Pete Sampras
• Andre Agassi
• Michael Stitch
•  Stefan Edberg

• Andre Agassi

• Goran Ivanisevic

• Cedric Pioline

• Malivai Washington

• Boris Becker

• Goran Ivanisevic

•  Jim Courier

• Goran Ivanisevic

• Boris Becker

• Boris Becker

Wimbledon Open Winners and Runner-Ups (Male)-From 1989-1980

Wimbledon has a history of challenging competitions and one of the prime examples is the era of 1989-1980, when the title went into the hands of United States, Sweden and Germany. This era ended the victorious journey of Bjorn Borg, a Swedish Tennis Player who was highly ranked amongst the professional tennis players’ names in history. Other top names include John McEnroe and Boris Becker who won the title 3 times in this era. Boris Becker became the youngest man ever to have won Wimbledon championship in 1985. He was just 15 years old when he raised the coveted silver trophy on the centre court. Boris Becker is also the first German ever to have won the title, along with being the first unseeded player to do so. Boris took three hours and 18 minutes to defeat South African Born American Kevin Curren to win the Wimbledon Championship. Boris won the Wimbledon championship again in the following year and then for the third time in 1989. His attacking style of tennis based on massive and dramatic serves and diving volleys defined the tennis game for men for many years. McEnroe not only won 3 Wimbledon titles but he also brought style and charisma to centre court. He was often booed upon for his extreme and inexcusable behavior but he was loved for his delicacy and tough mind which he showed in his game.

The list of male winners and runner-ups of Wimbledon Open tennis championship during 1989-1980 is as follow:

Year 1989-Wimbledon Open

• Winner (male)-1989: Boris Becker
• Runner-up (male)-1989: Stefan Edberg

Year 1988-Wimbledon Open

• Winner (male)-1988: Stefan Edberg
• Runner-up (male)-1988: Boris Becker

Year 1987-Wimbledon Open

• Winner (male)-1987: Pat Cash
• Runner-up (male)-1987: Ivan Lendl

Year 1986-Wimbledon Open

• Winner (male)-1986: Boris Becker
• Runner-up (male)-1986: Ivan Lendl

Year 1985-Wimbledon Open

• Winner (male)-1985: Boris Becker
• Runner-up (male)-1985: Kevin Curren

Year 1984-Wimbledon Open

• Winner (male)-1984: John McEnroe
• Runner-up (male)-1984: Jimmy Connors

Year 1983-Wimbledon Open

• Winner (male)-1983: John McEnroe
• Runner-up (male)-1983: Chris Lewis

Year 1982-Wimbledon Open

• Winner (male)-1982: Jimmy Connors
• Runner-up (male)-1982: John McEnroe

Year 1981-Wimbledon Open

• Winner (male)-1981: John McEnroe
• Runner-up (male)-1981: Bjorn Borg

Year 1980-Wimbledon Open

• Winner (male)-1980: Bjorn Borg
• Runner-up (male)-1980: John McEnroe

Wimbledon Open Winners and Runner-Ups (Male)-From 1979-1970

Wimbledon since its start from 1877 is one of the four Grand Slam Tournaments which are highly reputed and premium tournaments.  Wimbledon is chronologically third Grand Slam of the calendar year. The first men’s singles was contested in 1877 with largely varied rules which then later changed in the open era. The tie breaker was introduced in Wimbledon in 1971, initially for the first four sets and all eight games but it was later reduced to sex games all in 1979. Since 1949, the Wimbledon Men’s Singles champion receives a miniature replica of event’s trophy with engraved inscription “The All England Lawn Tennis Club Single Handed Champion of the World” in silver gilt. In year 2009, the Gentlemen’s Singles winner received prize money of £850,000. The era of 1979-1970 produced some famous tennis player names from around the globe. Bjorn Borg is one top name of that era, who one the title for four consecutive years from 1976-1979. Other names include John Newcombe, who won twice, and Alex Metreveli who has the honor to be the only Russian tennis player to appear in the final in that era.

The list of male winners and runner-ups of Wimbledon Open tennis championship during 1979-1970 is as follow:

Year 1979-Wimbledon Open and runner-up

• Winner: Bjorn Berg
• Runner-up: Roscoe Tanner

Year 1978-Wimbledon Open and runner-up

• Winner: Bjorn Berg
• Runner-up: Jimmy Connors

Year 1977-Wimbledon Open and runner-up

• Winner: Bjorn Berg
• Runner-Up: Jimmy Connors

Year 1976-Wimbledon Open and runner-up

• Winner: Bjorn Berg
• Runner-up: Ilie Nastase

Year 1975-Wimbledon Open and runner-up

• Winner: Arthur Ashe
• Runner-Up: Jimmy Connors

Year 1974-Wimbledon Open and runner-up

• Winner: Jimmy Connors
• Runner-up: Ken Rosewall

Year 1973-Wimbledon Open and runner-up

• Winner: Jan Kodes
• Runner-up: Alex Metreveli

Year 1972-Wimbledon Open and runner-up

• Winner: Stan Smith
• Runner-up: Ilie Nastase

Year 1971-Wimbledon Open and runner-up

• Winner: John Newcombe
• Runner-up: Stan Smith

Year 1970-Wimbledon Open and runner-up

• Winner: John Newcombe
• Runner-up: Ken Rosewall

Wimbledon Open Winners and Runner-Ups (Male)-From 1969-1960

Wimbledon in the era of 1969-1960 fulfilled the dream of Australian tennis players, who held the trophy and the runner-up position for almost throughout the era. The famous male tennis player of that era was Rod Laver. He is the only player who has won all the four Grand Slams in one year, first as an amateur in 1962 and then as a professional in 1969. Rod Laver won 4 Wimbledon titles in his career in the 60’s and owned 11 Grand Slam titles overall in his absolutely fantastic career.

Also among the tennis player ranking profile is Roy Emerson, who won the title twice. The list of male winners and runner-ups of Wimbledon Open tennis championship during 1969-1960 is as follow:

Year 1969-Wimbledon Open

• Wimbledon Open winner (male)-1969: Rod Laver
• Wimbledon Open runner-up (male)-1969: John Newcombe

Year 1968-Wimbledon Open

• Wimbledon Open winner (male)-1968: Rod Laver
• Wimbledon Open runner-up (male)-1968: Tony Roche

Year 1967-Wimbledon Open

• Wimbledon Open winner (male)-1967: John Newcombe
• Wimbledon Open runner-up (male)-1967: Wilhelm Bungert

Year 1966-Wimbledon Open

• Wimbledon Open winner (male)-1966: Manuel Santana
• Wimbledon Open runner-up (male)-1966: Dennis Ralston

Year 1965-Wimbledon Open

• Wimbledon Open winner (male)-1965: Roy Emerson
• Wimbledon Open runner-up (male)-1965: Fred Stolle

Year 1964-Wimbledon Open

• Wimbledon Open winner (male)-1964: Roy Emerson
• Wimbledon Open runner-up (male)-1964: Fred Stolle

Year 1963-Wimbledon Open

• Wimbledon Open winner (male)-1963: C.R Mckinley
• Wimbledon Open runner-up (male)-1963: Fred Stolle

Year 1962-Wimbledon Open

• Wimbledon Open winner (male)-1962: Rod Laver
• Wimbledon Open runner-up (male)-1962: Martin Mulligan

Year 1961-Wimbledon Open

• Wimbledon Open winner (male)-1961: Rod Laver
• Wimbledon Open runner-up (male)-1961: Chuck McKinley

Year 1960-Wimbledon Open

• Wimbledon Open winner (male)-1960: Neale Fraser
• Wimbledon Open runner-up (male)-1960: Rod Laver