Most Grand Slam Title Race – Rafael Nadal 22: Rafael Nadal captured his 14th French Open title and 22nd Grand Slam singles title. He has already become the most succesful male tennis player to play the sport. But he is yet to overtake women tennis legends Margaret Court, Serena Williams and Steffi Graff. Follow Tennis News LIVE Updates and Scores on InsideSport.IN.
- Rafael Nadal won his 14th French Open title on Sunday beating Casper Ruud in straight sets 6-3, 6-3, 6-0
- Nadal has now won 22 Grand Slam titles, most by any men’s player
- In all-time most Grand Slams Title List Nadal is still behind Serena Williams (23) and Margaret Court (24). Nadal though has equalled Steffi Graff’s record of 22 Grand Slam Singles Titles.
Most Grand Slam Title Race: Rafa Nadal equals Steffi Graff but still behind Serena Williams and Margaret Court in Most Grand Slam Titles Race
TOPSHOT – Serena Williams of the US (C) shares a lighter moment with Rafael Nadal of Spain (L) and Novak Djokovic of Serbia (R)Most Grand Slam Title Race: Nadal still has catching up to do-
- Rafael Nadal still has some catching up to do if he is to account the most singles Grand Slam titles.
- Australian great Margaret Court leads the chart with 24 as the most Grand Slam singles titles, combining both men and women.
- American star Serena Williams, who is still an active name in the tennis world, comes next with 23 Grand Slam titles.
- While Steffi Graff comes next on 22, with whom Nadal shares the podium.
Most Grand Slam singles titles-
Player | No. of Titles |
Margaret Court | 24 |
Serena Williams | 23 |
Rafael Nadal | 22 |
Steffi Graff | 22 |
Novak Djokovic | 20 |
Roger Federer | 20 |
Most Grand Slam Title Race: Rafa Nadal equals Steffi Graff but still behind Serena Williams and Margaret Court in Most Grand Slam Titles Race
Roger Federer of Switzerland celebrates after defeating Marin Cilic of Croatia in the Wimbledon men’s singles final in London on July 16, 2017Nadal 2 clear of the duo of Federer and Djokovic – While Nadal might have gone two clear of both Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer, both with 20, it he still has lot of catching to be done. Heading into 2022, the trio of Nadal, Djokovic and Federer were level on 20 Grand Slam titles each. However, triumph at the Australian Open followed by a title in his backyard of Roland Garros has seen him make ground on the other two.
Most Singles Grand Slam titles for Men’s-
Player | No. of Titles |
Rafael Nadal | 22 |
Novak Djokovic | 20 |
Roger Federer | 20 |
Pete Sampras | 14 |
Roy Emerson | 12 |
Nadal hungry for more at 36-
- As things stand, Rafa will be hungry for more success as he targets a place in the history books.
- While it is unlikely he will play at the Wimbledon, he will still fancy his chances of surpassing Margaret Court on 24.
- Nadal also assured that he won’t hang his racket and announce retirement and will comeback to play next year at the Roland Garros.
- The King of Clay will also fancy his chances at the US Open later this year, if he takes rest at the Wimbledon.
Most Grand Slam Title Race: Rafa Nadal equals Steffi Graff but still behind Serena Williams and Margaret Court in Most Grand Slam Titles Race
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