Novak Djokovic

Which man has won the most US Open titles?

The 2023 U.S. Open men's final is upon us, so let’s rewind and take a look back at some past men's winners and records at the annual tennis escapade.

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The U.S. Open has seen tremendous talent and deserving champions lift the tournament's trophy over the decades.

The annual tournament debuted in 1881 for men and 1887 for women, and in 1978, the matches began to be held at the one and only USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, N.Y.

Once 1987 hit, the tournament officially became the fourth and final Grand Slam tournament of the year for tennis. And that’s where the magic began.

Before the 2023 U.S. Open men's final, let’s take a look back at some winners and records held by men at the tournament in New York. (Check out the women's records here.)

Which man has won the most U.S. Open titles?

Roger Federer, Pete Sampras and Jimmy Connors are tied for the most men's U.S. Open singles titles with five each.

How many U.S. Open titles has Novak Djokovic won?

Novak Djokovic has won three U.S. Open singles titles

Who won the 2023 U.S. Open?

The final is between Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev.

Has Daniil Medvedev ever beaten Novak Djokovic?

Daniil Medvedev most notably beat Novak Djokovic in the final of the 2021 U.S. Open final.

Djokovic, however, has a 9-5 winning record against Medvedev.

Who were the winners at the US Open?

U.S. Open champions year-by-year

Here are the last five U.S. Open men's winners:

2022

Men’s singles: Carlos Alcaraz

Men’s Doubles: Rajeev Ram, Joe Salisbury 

Mixed Doubles: Storm Sanders, John Peers

2021

Men’s singles: Daniil Medvedev 

Men’s Doubles: Rajeev Ram, Joe Salisbury 

Mixed Doubles: Desirae Krawczyk, Joe Salisbury 

2020

Men’s singles: Dominic Thiem 

Men’s Doubles: Mate Pavic, Bruno Soares

Mixed Doubles: *Canceled due to COVID-19

2019

Men’s singles: Rafael Nadal 

Men’s Doubles: Juan Sebastian Cabal, Robert Farah 

Mixed Doubles: Bethanie Mattek-Sands, Jamie Murray 

2018

Men’s singles: Novak Djokovic

Men’s Doubles: Mike Bryan, Jack Sock 

Mixed Doubles: Bethanie Mattek-Sands, Jamie Murray 

Click here for the full list of U.S. Open winners for men’s singles, men’s doubles and mixed doubles.

What are some U.S. Open records made by men?

Here are some of the notable records made by men in the U.S. Open since 1881:

Most singles titles

  • Jimmy Connors (USA): 5
  • Pete Sampras (USA): 5
  • Roger Federer (CHE): 5

Most consecutive singles titles

  • Roger Federer (CHE): 5

Most doubles titles

  • Mike Bryan (USA): 6

Most consecutive doubles titles

  • Todd Woodbridge (AUS): 2
  • Mark Woodforde (AUS): 2

Most mixed doubles titles

  • Owen Davidson (AUS): 4
  • Marty Riessen (USA): 4
  • Bob Bryan (USA): 4

Most Championships (singles, doubles, mixed doubles)

  • Bob Bryan (USA): 9 (between 2003-14 he won 5 doubles and 4 mixed doubles)
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