Russian Grand Slam Champions, Tennis Greats

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

Grand Slam Major Tennis Champions From Russia

  • Maria Sharapova (5)
  • Svetlana Kuznetsova (2)
  • Marat Safin (2)
  • Yevgeny Kafelnikov (2)
  • Daniil Medvedev (1)
  • Anastasia Myskina (1)

Total: 6


Men's Grand Slam Major Tennis Champions From Russia

  • Yevgeny Kafelnikov (2)
  • Marat Safin (2)
  • Daniil Medvedev (1)

Total: 3


Women's Grand Slam Major Tennis Champions From Russia

  • Maria Sharapova (5)
  • Svetlana Kuznetsova (2)
  • Anastasia Myskina (1)

Total: 3


Grand Slam Major Tennis Finalists From Russia

  • Maria Sharapova (10)
  • Daniil Medvedev (6)
  • Svetlana Kuznetsova (4)
  • Marat Safin (4)
  • Dinara Safina (3)
  • Yevgeny Kafelnikov (3)
  • Vera Zvonareva (2)
  • Elena Dementieva (2)
  • Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (1)
  • Anastasia Myskina (1)

Total: 10


Men's Grand Slam Major Tennis Finalists From Russia

  • Daniil Medvedev (6)
  • Marat Safin (4)
  • Yevgeny Kafelnikov (3)

Total: 3


Women's Grand Slam Major Tennis Finalists From Russia

  • Maria Sharapova (10)
  • Svetlana Kuznetsova (4)
  • Dinara Safina (3)
  • Vera Zvonareva (2)
  • Elena Dementieva (2)
  • Anastasia Myskina (1)
  • Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (1)

Total: 7


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

YEAR EVENT WINNER RUNNER-UP SCORE
2024Australian OpenJannik SinnerDaniil Medvedev3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3
2023US OpenNovak DjokovicDaniil Medvedev6-3, 7-6(5), 6-3
2022Australian OpenRafael NadalDaniil Medvedev2-6, 6-7(5), 6-4, 6-4, 7-5
2021US OpenDaniil MedvedevNovak Djokovic6-4, 6-4, 6-4
2021Australian OpenNovak DjokovicDaniil Medvedev7-5, 6-2, 6-2
2019US OpenRafael NadalDaniil Medvedev7-5, 6-3, 5-7, 4-6, 6-4
2005Australian OpenMarat SafinLleyton Hewitt1-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4
2004Australian OpenRoger FedererMarat Safin7-6(3), 6-4, 6-2
2002Australian OpenThomas JohanssonMarat Safin3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 7-6(4)
2000US OpenMarat SafinPete Sampras6-4, 6-3, 6-3
2000Australian OpenAndre AgassiYevgeny Kafelnikov3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4
1999Australian OpenYevgeny KafelnikovThomas Enqvist4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 7-6(1)
1996French OpenYevgeny KafelnikovMichael Stich7-6(4), 7-5, 7-6(4)

  • Grand Slam Finals Appearances: 13
  • Grand Slam Titles: 5
  • Grand Slam Finals Record: 5-8



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

YEAR EVENT WINNER RUNNER-UP SCORE
2021French OpenBarbora KrejcikovaAnastasia Pavlyuchenkova6-1, 2-6, 6-4
2015Australian OpenSerena WilliamsMaria Sharapova6-3, 7-6(5)
2014French OpenMaria SharapovaSimona Halep6-4, 6-7(5), 6-4
2013French OpenSerena WilliamsMaria Sharapova6-4, 6-4
2012French OpenMaria SharapovaSara Errani6-3, 6-2
2012Australian OpenVictoria AzarenkaMaria Sharapova6-3, 6-0
2011WimbledonPetra KvitovaMaria Sharapova6-3, 6-4
2010US OpenKim ClijstersVera Zvonareva6-2, 6-1
2010WimbledonSerena WilliamsVera Zvonareva6-3, 6-2
2009French OpenSvetlana KuznetsovaDinara Safina6-4, 6-2
2009Australian OpenSerena WilliamsDinara Safina6-0, 6-3
2008French OpenAna IvanovicDinara Safina6-4, 6-3
2008Australian OpenMaria SharapovaAna Ivanovic7-5, 6-3
2007US OpenJustine HeninSvetlana Kuznetsova6-1, 6-3
2007Australian OpenSerena WilliamsMaria Sharapova6-1, 6-2
2006US OpenMaria SharapovaJustine Henin6-4, 6-4
2006French OpenJustine HeninSvetlana Kuznetsova6-4, 6-4
2004US OpenSvetlana KuznetsovaElena Dementieva6-3, 7-5
2004WimbledonMaria SharapovaSerena Williams6-1, 6-4
2004French OpenAnastasia MyskinaElena Dementieva6-1, 6-2

  • Grand Slam Finals Appearances: 23
  • Grand Slam Titles: 8
  • Grand Slam Finals Record: 8-15