British Grand Slam Champions, Tennis Greats

Who are the best players from Great Britain in the history of tennis? What british players have won the most Grand Slams, made the most finals? Best men? Best women? How have players from Great Britain done in major Grand Slam finals?

Grand Slam Major Tennis Champions From Great Britain

  • Fred Perry (8)
  • Angela Mortimer Barrett (3)
  • Virginia Wade (3)
  • Dorothy Round Little (3)
  • Andy Murray (3)
  • Ann Haydon Jones (3)
  • Margaret Scriven Vivian (2)
  • Kitty McKane Godfree (2)
  • Christine Truman Janes (1)
  • Shirley Bloomer Brasher (1)
  • Emma Raducanu (1)
  • Lawrence Doherty (1)
  • John Colin Gregory (1)
  • Betty Nuthall Shoemaker (1)
  • Sue Barker (1)

Total: 15


Men's Grand Slam Major Tennis Champions From Great Britain

  • Fred Perry (8)
  • Andy Murray (3)
  • Lawrence Doherty (1)
  • John Colin Gregory (1)

Total: 4


Women's Grand Slam Major Tennis Champions From Great Britain

  • Angela Mortimer Barrett (3)
  • Ann Haydon Jones (3)
  • Dorothy Round Little (3)
  • Virginia Wade (3)
  • Margaret Scriven Vivian (2)
  • Kitty McKane Godfree (2)
  • Sue Barker (1)
  • Shirley Bloomer Brasher (1)
  • Betty Nuthall Shoemaker (1)
  • Emma Raducanu (1)
  • Christine Truman Janes (1)

Total: 11


Grand Slam Major Tennis Finalists From Great Britain

  • Andy Murray (11)
  • Fred Perry (10)
  • Ann Haydon Jones (9)
  • Kitty McKane Godfree (5)
  • Angela Mortimer Barrett (4)
  • Dorothy Round Little (4)
  • Christine Truman Janes (3)
  • Bunny Austin (3)
  • Virginia Wade (3)
  • Margaret Scriven Vivian (2)
  • Shirley Bloomer Brasher (2)
  • Eileen Bennett Whittingstall (2)
  • Betty Nuthall Shoemaker (2)
  • Phoebe Holcroft Watson (1)
  • Angela Mortimer (1)
  • Betty Nuthall (1)
  • Reginald Doherty (1)
  • Joan Fry (1)
  • Wilberforce Eaves (1)
  • Patricia Ward Hales (1)
  • Kay Stammers Bullitt (1)
  • Emma Raducanu (1)
  • Lawrence Doherty (1)
  • Greg Rusedski (1)
  • John Colin Gregory (1)
  • John Lloyd (1)
  • Angela Buxton (1)
  • Sue Barker (1)

Total: 28


Men's Grand Slam Major Tennis Finalists From Great Britain

  • Andy Murray (11)
  • Fred Perry (10)
  • Bunny Austin (3)
  • Wilberforce Eaves (1)
  • Lawrence Doherty (1)
  • John Lloyd (1)
  • Reginald Doherty (1)
  • John Colin Gregory (1)
  • Greg Rusedski (1)

Total: 9


Women's Grand Slam Major Tennis Finalists From Great Britain

  • Ann Haydon Jones (9)
  • Kitty McKane Godfree (5)
  • Angela Mortimer Barrett (4)
  • Dorothy Round Little (4)
  • Virginia Wade (3)
  • Christine Truman Janes (3)
  • Margaret Scriven Vivian (2)
  • Shirley Bloomer Brasher (2)
  • Betty Nuthall Shoemaker (2)
  • Eileen Bennett Whittingstall (2)
  • Angela Buxton (1)
  • Kay Stammers Bullitt (1)
  • Phoebe Holcroft Watson (1)
  • Joan Fry (1)
  • Sue Barker (1)
  • Angela Mortimer (1)
  • Patricia Ward Hales (1)
  • Betty Nuthall (1)
  • Emma Raducanu (1)

Total: 19


British Men in Grand Slam Major Finals -- All-Time

YEAR EVENT WINNER RUNNER-UP SCORE
2016WimbledonAndy MurrayMilos Raonic6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(2)
2016French OpenNovak DjokovicAndy Murray3-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4
2016Australian OpenNovak DjokovicAndy Murray6-1, 7-5, 7-6(3)
2015Australian OpenNovak DjokovicAndy Murray7-6(5), 6-7(4), 6-3, 6-0
2013WimbledonAndy MurrayNovak Djokovic6-4, 7-5, 6-4
2013Australian OpenNovak DjokovicAndy Murray6-7, 7-6, 6-3, 6-2
2012US OpenAndy MurrayNovak Djokovic7-6, 7-5, 2-6, 3-6, 6-2
2012WimbledonRoger FedererAndy Murray4-6, 7-5, 6-3, 6-4
2011Australian OpenNovak DjokovicAndy Murray6-4, 6-2, 6-3
2010Australian OpenRoger FedererAndy Murray6-3, 6-4, 7-6(11)
2008US OpenRoger FedererAndy Murray6-2, 7-5, 6-2
1997US OpenPatrick RafterGreg Rusedski6-3, 6-2, 4-6, 7-5
1977Australian OpenVitas GerulaitisJohn Lloyd6-3, 7-6, 5-7, 3-6, 6-2
1938WimbledonDon BudgeBunny Austin6-1, 6-0, 6-3
1937French OpenHenner HenkelBunny Austin6-1, 6-4, 6-3
1936US OpenFred PerryDon Budge2-6, 6-2, 8-6, 1-6, 10-8
1936WimbledonFred PerryGottfried von Cramm6-1, 6-1, 6-0
1936French OpenGottfried von CrammFred Perry6-0, 2-6, 6-2, 2-6, 6-0
1935WimbledonFred PerryGottfried von Cramm6-2, 6-4, 6-4
1935French OpenFred PerryGottfried von Cramm6-3, 3-6, 6-1, 6-3
1935Australian OpenJack CrawfordFred Perry2-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4
1934US OpenFred PerryWilmer Allison6-4, 6-3, 3-6, 1-6, 8-6
1934WimbledonFred PerryJack Crawford6-3, 6-0, 7-5
1934Australian OpenFred PerryJack Crawford6-3, 7-5, 6-1
1933US OpenFred PerryJack Crawford6-3, 11-13, 4-6, 6-0, 6-1
1932WimbledonEllsworth VinesBunny Austin6-4, 6-2, 6-0
1929Australian OpenJohn Colin GregoryRichard Schlesinger6-2, 6-2, 5-7, 7-5
1903US OpenLawrence DohertyWilliam Larned6-0, 6-3, 10-8
1902US OpenWilliam LarnedReginald Doherty4-6, 6-2, 6-4, 8-6
1897US OpenRobert WrennWilberforce Eaves4-6, 8-6, 6-3, 2-6, 6-2

  • Grand Slam Finals Appearances: 30
  • Grand Slam Titles: 13
  • Grand Slam Finals Record: 13-17



British Women in Grand Slam Major Finals -- All-Time

YEAR EVENT WINNER RUNNER-UP SCORE
2021US OpenEmma RaducanuLeylah Fernandez6-4, 6-3
1977WimbledonVirginia WadeBetty Stove4-6, 6-3, 6-1
1976French OpenSue BarkerRenata Tomanova6-2, 0-6, 6-2
1972Australian OpenVirginia WadeEvonne Goolagong Cawley6-4, 6-4
1969WimbledonAnn Haydon JonesBillie Jean King3-6, 6-3, 6-2
1969French OpenMargaret CourtAnn Haydon Jones6-1, 4-6, 6-3
1968US OpenVirginia WadeBillie Jean King6-4, 6-2
1968French OpenNancy RicheyAnn Haydon Jones5-7, 6-4, 6-1
1967US OpenBillie Jean KingAnn Haydon Jones11-9, 6-4
1967WimbledonBillie Jean KingAnn Haydon Jones6-3, 6-4
1966French OpenAnn Haydon JonesNancy Richey Gunter6-3, 6-1
1963French OpenLesley Turner BowreyAnn Haydon Jones2-6, 6-3, 7-5
1961US OpenDarlene HardAnn Haydon Jones6-3, 6-4
1961WimbledonAngela Mortimer BarrettChristine Truman Janes4-6, 6-4, 7-5
1961French OpenAnn Haydon JonesYola Ramirez Ochoa6-2, 6-1
1959US OpenMaria BuenoChristine Truman Janes6-1, 6-4
1959French OpenChristine Truman JanesZsuzsa Kormoczy6-4, 7-5
1958WimbledonAlthea GibsonAngela Mortimer8-6, 6-2
1958French OpenZsuzsa KormoczyShirley Bloomer Brasher6-4, 1-6, 6-2
1958Australian OpenAngela Mortimer BarrettLorraine Coghlan Robinson6-3, 6-4
1957French OpenShirley Bloomer BrasherDorothy Head Knode6-1, 6-3
1956WimbledonShirley Fry IrvinAngela Buxton6-3, 6-1
1956French OpenAlthea GibsonAngela Mortimer Barrett6-0, 12-10
1955US OpenDoris HartPatricia Ward Hales6-4, 6-2
1955French OpenAngela Mortimer BarrettDorothy Head Knode2-6, 7-5, 10-8
1939WimbledonAlice MarbleKay Stammers Bullitt6-2, 6-0
1937WimbledonDorothy Round LittleJadwiga Jedrzejowska6-2, 2-6, 7-5
1935Australian OpenDorothy Round LittleNancy Lyle Glover1-6, 6-1, 6-3
1934WimbledonDorothy Round LittleHelen Jacobs6-2, 5-7, 6-3
1934French OpenMargaret Scriven VivianHelen Jacobs7-5, 4-6, 6-1
1933WimbledonHelen Wills MoodyDorothy Round Little6-4, 6-8, 6-3
1933French OpenMargaret Scriven VivianSimone Mathieu6-2, 4-6, 6-4
1931US OpenHelen Wills MoodyEileen Bennett Whittingstall6-4, 6-1
1931French OpenCilly AussemBetty Nuthall8-6, 6-1
1930US OpenBetty Nuthall ShoemakerAnna McCune Harper6-1, 6-4
1929US OpenHelen Wills MoodyPhoebe Holcroft Watson6-4, 6-2
1928French OpenHelen Wills MoodyEileen Bennett Whittingstall6-1, 6-2
1927US OpenHelen Wills MoodyBetty Nuthall Shoemaker6-1, 6-4
1926WimbledonKitty McKane GodfreeLili de Alvarez6-2, 4-6, 6-3
1925US OpenHelen Wills MoodyKitty McKane Godfree3-6, 6-0, 6-2
1925WimbledonSuzanne LenglenJoan Fry6-2, 6-0
1925French OpenSuzanne LenglenKitty McKane Godfree6-1, 6-2
1924WimbledonKitty McKane GodfreeHelen Wills Moody4-6, 6-4, 6-4
1923WimbledonSuzanne LenglenKitty McKane Godfree6-2, 6-2

  • Grand Slam Finals Appearances: 45
  • Grand Slam Titles: 21
  • Grand Slam Finals Record: 21-24