Australian Open Singles Winners List (Men & Women)
Welcome to the spectacular display of tennis brilliance at the Australian Open! The Singles Winners List, a treasure trove of victories and epic showdowns, takes you on a journey through the triumphs of tennis legends. From the iconic battles of Rod Laver to the modern-day dominance of Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic, get ready to immerse yourself in a world where every match is a captivating chapter, and every champion is a true testament to the magic of tennis. Are you excited to delve into the thrilling court-side saga? Let’s jump right into the winners’ circle!
Australian Open Men’s Singles Winners List (1969 – 2023)
Here is the comprehensive overview of the Australian Open Men’s Singles champions from 1969 to 2023. Notable players include Rod Laver, who claimed the inaugural title in 1969, and subsequent champions such as Jimmy Connors, John Newcombe, Bjorn Borg, Mats Wilander, Boris Becker, Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic. These players have left a significant mark on tennis history, with Djokovic emerging as a dominant force in recent years.
Year | Champion | Runner-Up | Score in the Final |
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1969 | Rod Laver | Andrés Gimeno | 6–3, 6–4, 7–5 |
1970 | Arthur Ashe | Dick Crealy | 6–4, 9–7, 6–2 |
1971 | Ken Rosewall | Arthur Ashe | 6–1, 7–5, 6–3 |
1972 | Ken Rosewall | Malcolm Anderson | 7–6(7–2), 6–3, 7–5 |
1973 | John Newcombe | Onny Parun | 6–3, 6–7, 7–5, 6–1 |
1974 | Jimmy Connors | Phil Dent | 7–6(9–7), 6–4, 4–6, 6–3 |
1975 | John Newcombe | Jimmy Connors | 7–5, 3–6, 6–4, 7–6(9–7) |
1976 | Mark Edmondson | John Newcombe | 6–7, 6–3, 7–6, 6–1 |
1977 | Roscoe Tanner (1) | Guillermo Vilas | 6–3, 6–3, 6–3 |
1977 | Vitas Gerulaitis (2) | John Lloyd | 6–3, 7–6(7–4), 5–7, 3–6, 6–2 |
1978 | Guillermo Vilas | John Marks | 6–4, 6–4, 3–6, 6–3 |
1979 | Guillermo Vilas | John Sadri | 7–6(7–4), 6–3, 6–2 |
1980 | Brian Teacher | Kim Warwick | 7–5, 7–6(7–4), 6–3 |
1981 | Johan Kriek | Steve Denton | 6–2, 7–6(7–1), 6–7(1–7), 6–4 |
1982 | Johan Kriek | Steve Denton | 6–3, 6–3, 6–2 |
1983 | Mats Wilander | Ivan Lendl | 6–1, 6–4, 6–4 |
1984 | Mats Wilander | Kevin Curren | 6–7(5–7), 6–4, 7–6(7–3), 6–2 |
1985 | Stefan Edberg | Mats Wilander | 6–4, 6–3, 6–3 |
1986 | No competition (due to date change) | – | – |
1987 | Stefan Edberg | Pat Cash | 6–3, 6–4, 3–6, 5–7, 6–3 |
1988 | Mats Wilander | Pat Cash | 6–3, 6–7(3–7), 3–6, 6–1, 8–6 |
1989 | Ivan Lendl | Miloslav Mečíř | 6–2, 6–2, 6–2 |
1990 | Ivan Lendl | Stefan Edberg | 4–6, 7–6(7–3), 5–2 retired |
1991 | Boris Becker | Ivan Lendl | 1–6, 6–4, 6–4, 6–4 |
1992 | Jim Courier | Stefan Edberg | 6–3, 3–6, 6–4, 6–2 |
1993 | Jim Courier | Stefan Edberg | 6–2, 6–1, 2–6, 7–5 |
1994 | Pete Sampras | Todd Martin | 7–6(7–4), 6–4, 6–4 |
1995 | Andre Agassi | Pete Sampras | 4–6, 6–1, 7–6(8–6), 6–4 |
1996 | Boris Becker | Michael Chang | 6–2, 6–4, 2–6, 6–2 |
1997 | Pete Sampras | Carlos Moyá | 6–2, 6–3, 6–3 |
1998 | Petr Korda | Marcelo Ríos | 6–2, 6–2, 6–2 |
1999 | Yevgeny Kafelnikov | Thomas Enqvist | 4–6, 6–0, 6–3, 7–6(7–1) |
2000 | Andre Agassi | Yevgeny Kafelnikov | 3–6, 6–3, 6–2, 6–4 |
2001 | Andre Agassi | Arnaud Clément | 6–4, 6–2, 6–2 |
2002 | Thomas Johansson | Marat Safin | 3–6, 6–4, 6–4, 7–6(7–4) |
2003 | Andre Agassi | Rainer Schüttler | 6–2, 6–2, 6–1 |
2004 | Roger Federer | Marat Safin | 7–6(7–3), 6–4, 6–2 |
2005 | Marat Safin | Lleyton Hewitt | 1–6, 6–3, 6–4, 6–4 |
2006 | Roger Federer | Marcos Baghdatis | 5–7, 7–5, 6–0, 6–2 |
2007 | Roger Federer | Fernando González | 7–6(7–2), 6–4, 6–4 |
2008 | Novak Djokovic | Jo-Wilfried Tsonga | 4–6, 6–4, 6–3, 7–6(7–2) |
2009 | Rafael Nadal | Roger Federer | 7–5, 3–6, 7–6(7–3), 3–6, 6–2 |
2010 | Roger Federer | Andy Murray | 6–3, 6–4, 7–6(13–11) |
2011 | Novak Djokovic | Andy Murray | 6–4, 6–2, 6–3 |
2012 | Novak Djokovic | Rafael Nadal | 5–7, 6–4, 6–2, 6–7(5–7), 7–5 |
2013 | Novak Djokovic | Andy Murray | 6–7(2–7), 7–6(7–3), 6–3, 6–2 |
2014 | Stan Wawrinka | Rafael Nadal | 6–3, 6–2, 3–6, 6–3 |
2015 | Novak Djokovic | Andy Murray | 7–6(7–5), 6–7(4–7), 6–3, 6–0 |
2016 | Novak Djokovic | Andy Murray | 6–1, 7–5, 7–6(7–3) |
2017 | Roger Federer | Rafael Nadal | 6–4, 3–6, 6–1, 3–6, 6–3 |
2018 | Roger Federer | Marin Čilić | 6–2, 6–7(5–7), 6–3, 3–6, 6–1 |
2019 | Novak Djokovic | Rafael Nadal | 6–3, 6–2, 6–3 |
2020 | Novak Djokovic | Dominic Thiem | 6–4, 4–6, 2–6, 6–3, 6–4 |
2021 | Novak Djokovic | Daniil Medvedev | 7–5, 6–2, 6–2 |
2022 | Rafael Nadal | Daniil Medvedev | 2–6, 6–7(5–7), 6–4, 6–4, 7–5 |
2023 | Novak Djokovic | Stefanos Tsitsipas | 6–3, 7–6(7–4), 7–6(7–5) |
Who has won the Men’s Australian Open Most number of times?
The player who has achieved the most success at the Australian Open by securing the highest number of victories is Novak Djokovic from Serbia. Djokovic has showcased his exceptional skill and dominance on the Melbourne Park courts by winning the prestigious title a remarkable ten times. His Australian Open triumphs occurred in the years 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021, and most recently in 2023. This extraordinary achievement underscores Djokovic’s consistent excellence and enduring impact on the world of tennis, solidifying his status as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport.
Australian Open Women’s Singles Winners List (1969 – 2023)
The Australian Open presents a rich history of tennis excellence spanning from 1969 to 2023. Margaret Court stands out as the most prolific champion, securing seven titles and winning the inaugural tournament in 1969. Virginia Wade made history in 1972 as the first non-Australian champion. Evonne Goolagong displayed remarkable consistency with four consecutive victories from 1974 to 1977, while Ashleigh Barty defended her title in 2022. Notable names such as Martina Navratilova, Chris Evert, Monica Seles, and Serena Williams dominated their eras, contributing to the tournament’s legacy. Recent champions like Naomi Osaka, Sofia Kenin, and Ashleigh Barty showcase the evolving landscape of women’s tennis. Serena Williams holds the Open Era record with seven titles, and the tournament has witnessed gripping rivalries, including Navratilova vs. Evert and Graf vs. Seles. The 2023 edition saw Aryna Sabalenka emerge victorious, adding another chapter to the storied history of the Australian Open Women’s Singles.
Year | Champion | Runners-Up | Score in the Final |
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1969 | Margaret Court | Billie Jean King | 6–4, 6–1 |
1970 | Margaret Court | Kerry Melville | 6–1, 6–3 |
1971 | Margaret Court | Evonne Goolagong | 2–6, 7–6(7–0), 7–5 |
1972 | Virginia Wade | Evonne Goolagong | 6–4, 6–4 |
1973 | Margaret Court | Evonne Goolagong | 6–4, 7–5 |
1974 | Evonne Goolagong | Chris Evert | 7–6(7–5), 4–6, 6–0 |
1975 | Evonne Goolagong | Martina Navratilova[i] | 6–3, 6–2 |
1976 | Evonne Goolagong | Renáta Tomanová | 6–2, 6–2 |
1977 | Kerry Melville Reid | Dianne Fromholtz | 7–5, 6–2 |
1977 | Evonne Goolagong | Helen Gourlay | 6–3, 6–0 |
1978 | Chris O’Neil | Betsy Nagelsen | 6–3, 7–6(7–3) |
1979 | Barbara Jordan | Sharon Walsh | 6–3, 6–3 |
1980 | Hana Mandlíková | Wendy Turnbull | 6–0, 7–5 |
1981 | Martina Navratilova[i] | Chris Evert | 6–7(7–4), 6–4, 7–5 |
1982 | Chris Evert | Martina Navratilova | 6–3, 2–6, 6–3 |
1983 | Martina Navratilova | Kathy Jordan | 6–2, 7–6(7–5) |
1984 | Chris Evert | Helena Suková | 6–7(4–7), 6–1, 6–3 |
1985 | Martina Navratilova | Chris Evert | 6–2, 4–6, 6–2 |
1986 | No competition (due to date change) | – | – |
1987 | Hana Mandlíková | Martina Navratilova | 7–5, 7–6(7–1) |
1988 | Steffi Graf | Chris Evert | 6–1, 7–6(7–3) |
1989 | Steffi Graf | Helena Suková | 6–4, 6–4 |
1990 | Steffi Graf | Mary Joe Fernández | 6–3, 6–4 |
1991 | Monica Seles | Jana Novotná | 5–7, 6–3, 6–1 |
1992 | Monica Seles | Mary Joe Fernández | 6–2, 6–3 |
1993 | Monica Seles | Steffi Graf | 4–6, 6–3, 6–2 |
1994 | Steffi Graf | Arantxa Sánchez Vicario | 6–0, 6–2 |
1995 | Mary Pierce | Arantxa Sánchez Vicario | 6–3, 6–2 |
1996 | Monica Seles | Anke Huber | 6–4, 6–1 |
1997 | Martina Hingis | Mary Pierce | 6–2, 6–2 |
1998 | Martina Hingis | Conchita Martínez | 6–3, 6–3 |
1999 | Martina Hingis | Amélie Mauresmo | 6–2, 6–3 |
2000 | Lindsay Davenport | Martina Hingis | 6–1, 7–5 |
2001 | Jennifer Capriati | Martina Hingis | 6–4, 6–3 |
2002 | Jennifer Capriati | Martina Hingis | 4–6, 7–6(9–7), 6–2 |
2003 | Serena Williams | Venus Williams | 7–6(7–4), 3–6, 6–4 |
2004 | Justine Henin | Kim Clijsters | 6–3, 4–6, 6–3 |
2005 | Serena Williams | Lindsay Davenport | 2–6, 6–3, 6–0 |
2006 | Amélie Mauresmo | Justine Henin | 6–1, 2–0 retired |
2007 | Serena Williams | Maria Sharapova | 6–1, 6–2 |
2008 | Maria Sharapova | Ana Ivanovic | 7–5, 6–3 |
2009 | Serena Williams | Dinara Safina | 6–0, 6–3 |
2010 | Serena Williams | Justine Henin | 6–4, 3–6, 6–2 |
2011 | Kim Clijsters | Li Na | 3–6, 6–3, 6–3 |
2012 | Victoria Azarenka | Maria Sharapova | 6–3, 6–0 |
2013 | Victoria Azarenka | Li Na | 4–6, 6–4, 6–3 |
2014 | Li Na | Dominika Cibulková | 7–6(7–3), 6–0 |
2015 | Serena Williams | Maria Sharapova | 6–3, 7–6(7–5) |
2016 | Angelique Kerber | Serena Williams | 6–4, 3–6, 6–4 |
2017 | Serena Williams | Venus Williams | 6–4, 6–4 |
2018 | Caroline Wozniacki | Simona Halep | 7–6(7–2), 3–6, 6–4 |
2019 | Naomi Osaka | Petra Kvitová | 7–6(7–2), 5–7, 6–4 |
2020 | Sofia Kenin | Garbiñe Muguruza | 4–6, 6–2, 6–2 |
2021 | Naomi Osaka | Jennifer Brady | 6–4, 6–3 |
2022 | Ashleigh Barty | Danielle Collins | 6–3, 7–6(7–2) |
2023 | Aryna Sabalenka | Elena Rybakina | 4–6, 6–3, 6–4 |