Eight legendary tennis players, including multiple Grand Slam champions, have each held the top ranking in New York at different points in their careers. The list features some of the sport’s most dominant figures, whose careers have defined eras of men’s professional tennis. Their combined achievements highlight the city’s enduring significance as a proving ground for the world’s best players. Fans of the sport will recognize names synonymous with rivalry, longevity, and unmatched success on the court.
Connors, Federer, Nadal, Djokovic among the eight men to rule New York as No. 1 atptour.com