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The 50 best tennis players of all time as Novak Djokovic toe-to-toe with Serena Williams

We have ranked the top 50 men's and women's tennis players of all time to see how the biggest stars compare to each other

By Tom Victor · Daily Express

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 6:00 AM

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The Express ranked the top 50 male and female tennis players of all time, comparing icons across different eras.
Jennifer Capriati opens the list at number 50 after winning three Grand Slam titles and an Olympic gold medal.
Naomi Osaka ranks 49th with four Grand Slam singles titles.

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The Express has compiled a ranking of the top 50 men's and women's tennis players of all time, comparing legends across eras from before the Open Era to the modern day. The piece frames modern icons like Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams alongside historical figures who dominated the sport.

The initial rankings highlight notable figures starting from the bottom of the list, including Jennifer Capriati at 50, four-time major winner Naomi Osaka at 49, Jim Courier at 48, and three-time major champion Ashleigh Barty at 47.

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