Tennis Records That Will Likely Never Be Broken

[6august]

Federer has his chance next AO but I don't think he'll come to the final.

 

[Djokovic2011]

70 match wins in a season at Masters 1000 level and above.

 

[Bukmeikara]

The only record that will never be broken is Laver's CYGS. This one can only be equaled; all the others can be broken.

I think that is far more likely that someone wins the CYGS before we see another person with 9 RG, with 24 won finals in a row or with 8 straight Us open finals. These stats are just insane, nobody has ever come close to replicate them in any way while we had some near calls considering the CYGS - 2004,2006,2007,2010,2011,2015.

 

[Gazelle]

Nadal
Winning a Grand Slam event in all of your first 4 attempts

Nadal won USO on his 7th attempt. Wimbledon on 5th. AO on 5th.

 

[Tennisanity]

5 AO record could be beaten.

 

[PeterHo]

Whilst I'm sure in time all will be broken, my thoughts on those which I'm unlikely to see broken in my lifetime are (in no particular order):

Nadal - 9 x French Open Titles
Sampras - 6 x Consecutive YE#1
Federer - 237 x Consecutive weeks at #1
Federer - 10 x Consecutive GS Finals

I was keen to put Djokovic's 6 x M1000 titles in but whilst it's a phenomenally dominant achievement in reality it could be done next season (highly unlikely) - all the others require sustained dominance over extended periods which is far more difficult to achieve.

I mean, to break it a player needs to win 7 masters... LOL. Is that feasible?

 

[PeterHo]

Laver ~ unmatchable for 60 years, talk about breaking?

Nadal ~ someone is going to win 10 RG?

The others are more or less breakable, or they are less important records.

 

[Druss]

The only record that will never be broken is Laver's CYGS. This one can only be equaled; all the others can be broken.

It can be broken by winning the Golden CYGS! Djokovic has a chance in 2016...I give him 20% chance of making it.

 

[Druss]

Roger Federer:
56 consecutive hardcourt wins
24 straight final won
24 consecutive victories vs. top ten players
237 consecutive weeks at #1

Rafael Nadal:
81 consecutive clay court wins
9 French Open Titles

Pete Sampras:
6 consecutive years #1

Rod Laver:
1 Calendar Year Grand Slam

Ivan Lendl:
5 seasons with at least 90 win-loss percentage
8 consecutive US Open finals

Novak Djokovic:
5 Australian Open Titles

Bjorn Borg:
3 consecutive Channel Slams


This is just a quick start. I'm sure there's more incredible records to be added.

Other records that may not be broken, are:

Federer's 65 match unbeaten run on grass
Federer's 23 consecutive GS SF streak

Note: Djokovic will most likely break his own record of 5 AO titles.

 

[Deleted member 716271]

Fed-11 slams in 4 years, 3 3 slam years in 4

Nadal-9 RG, 10 years in a row of winning at least 1 slam

Djokovic-Undefeated at slams and masters (with a minimum of participation in 2 clay masters) thru beginning of FO twice (a bit obscure but think about it), 5-0 in AO finals

 

[Fiero425]

It can be broken by winning the Golden CYGS! Djokovic has a chance in 2016...I give him 20% chance of making it.

It would be nice, but I'm not going to wish for such a thing; 2 of the 4 majors and I'll be thrilled! His 2012 was so lackluster in comparison to 2011; hoping for 2 majors and 4 Masters with a limited 2016 schedule! That would be good enough to continue his roll into GOAT history! ;-)

 

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

I am surprised no one yet mentioned Isner winning a 11 hours match against Mahut.
Maybe it is not an achievement like winning X slams, but for sure it is a record that will remain for centuries. IMO this is the only record in tennis that will remains forever.

 

[Fiero425]

I am surprised no one yet mentioned Isner winning a 11 hours match against Mahut.
Maybe it is not an achievement like winning X slams, but for sure it is a record that will remain for centuries. IMO this is the only record in tennis that will remains forever.

After 2012 AO semi and final, I just can't bring myself to say never when it comes to the length of a boring, long arse match! Little Isner does should be considered an accomplishment! His lame play can be even more distressing than Nadal's! He's at the top of the list as "underachiever" of all time; ahead of Murray, Berdych, Ferrer, Safin, & Nadal believe it or not! His limited way of playing wasn't conducive to defending titles off the clay surface! That's "some" record for someone considered a GOAT! Even Borg was able to defend Masters and Wimbledon titles on multiple surfaces! ;-)

 

[veroniquem]

Nadal ~ someone is going to win 10 RG?

Apart from Nadal himself, I doubt it

 

[cc0509]

Roger Federer:
56 consecutive hardcourt wins
24 straight final won
24 consecutive victories vs. top ten players
237 consecutive weeks at #1

Rafael Nadal:
81 consecutive clay court wins
9 French Open Titles

Pete Sampras:
6 consecutive years #1

Rod Laver:
1 Calendar Year Grand Slam

Ivan Lendl:
5 seasons with at least 90 win-loss percentage
8 consecutive US Open finals

Novak Djokovic:
5 Australian Open Titles

Bjorn Borg:
3 consecutive Channel Slams


This is just a quick start. I'm sure there's more incredible records to be added.

The records I've highlighted are the only ones which really matter. The other stuff is window dressing.

 

[Sander001]

Martina Navratilover:
59 open era Grand Slam titles

 

[winstonlim8]

Laver has TWO CYGS. He is the only one to have both pro and amateur CYGS. I don't think that particular record can be broken now for obvious reasons.

And Edberg has a Junior CYGS. That record might be broken but I truly hope not because it is such a nostalgic one.

 

[OddJack]

I am sure somone has already mentioned it, but JIC,
23 consecutive semifinal appearance at majors will never be broken.

 

[robow7]

Connors, 109 career ATP titles, no one is going to ever touch that.

And yea, all those records with Isner's Wimbly win, most aces in a match, etc will never ever ever be broken, ever.

 

[Deleted member 688153]

Roger Federer: 24 straight final won

Holy ****.

Rafael Nadal:
81 consecutive clay court wins
9 French Open Titles

Inhuman.

Rod Laver:
1 Calendar Year Grand Slam

Twice.

Ivan Lendl:
5 seasons with at least 90 win-loss percentage
8 consecutive US Open finals

Never talked about much, but yeah, I'd say these are lasting for good.

 

[Deleted member 688153]

I think that is far more likely that someone wins the CYGS before we see another person with 9 RG, with 24 won finals in a row or with 8 straight Us open finals. These stats are just insane, nobody has ever come close to replicate them in any way while we had some near calls considering the CYGS - 2004,2006,2007,2010,2011,2015.

I actually agree.
It's more likely that some kind of super ultra-physical player is produced as the product of modern fitness and technology and basically vultures a weak field in a single season to the point where they get a CYGS.
It nearly happened this year (inb4 flaming), so why not sometime in the future when some kind of Ultra-giga Franken-djokovic shows up in like 2025?

9 RG requires consistency across too large a timescale to likely be repeatable.

 

[Dave1982]

I mean, to break it a player needs to win 7 masters... LOL. Is that feasible?

It's certainly not impossible and there's even an outside chance that Djokovic could break his own record next year...now I'd say it's highly unlikely though as he will probably skip Madrid again and depending how he manages his schedule around the Olympics it wouldn't surprise me to see him skip either Canada or Cinccy.

What I'm saying is the M1000 record can be broken through a single year of dominance which whilst rare I would expect to see again within the next 20 odd years...the other records require arguably that same level of dominance to be sustained for minimum 3 years plus which is infinitely more difficult.

 

[MTF07]

That isn't a record.

The record would be 4 consecutive slams, which could be broken.

The record is 6 consecutive slams won, by Don Budge, if I'm not mistaken.

 

[Cenarius]

Winning at least 2 titles on each surface at the slams.Only Wilander and Nadal have done it.I think we aren't seeing this equaled or broken soon.

 

[Fiero425]

Laver has TWO CYGS. He is the only one to have both pro and amateur CYGS. I don't think that particular record can be broken now for obvious reasons.

And Edberg has a Junior CYGS. That record might be broken but I truly hope not because it is such a nostalgic one.

...and winning the USO on 3 different surfaces like Connors! That's one record not attainable unless Wimbledon decides to go "schitzo" like we did 40 years ago; grass to clay to HC! ;-)

 

[Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil]

Nadal won USO on his 7th attempt. Wimbledon on 5th. AO on 5th.

But he won Roland Garros on his first 4 attempts.

 

[MichaelNadal]

Lol what's all this foolishness in this thread? Only 1 record is worth really talking about here.

 

[PDJ]

Chris Evert- off the top of my head.
Won at least one Major for 13 years straight.
125 match streak without loss on clay.
First player to reach five consecutive finals of each Major.

 

[mike danny]

Federer:
10 Wimb finals
10 WTF finals.

 

[Red Rick]

Andy Roddick, 18 consecutive tie breaks won

Robin Haase, 17 consecutive tie breaks lost

 

[vernonbc]

While I can't see Rafa's clay records ever being beaten, I think his winning slams for ten consecutive years is being undervalued on this thread. It's a record I can't imagine anyone else equalling. Somebody would have to start winning slams in their teens again and that isn't likely to happen given how tennis has evolved.

 

[Chicharito]

While I can't see Rafa's clay records ever being beaten, I think his winning slams for ten consecutive years is being undervalued on this thread. It's a record I can't imagine anyone else equalling. Somebody would have to start winning slams in their teens again and that isn't likely to happen given how tennis has evolved.

Agree. It will likely take PED usage for someone to win a slam in their teens now. Need to be a fully grown physical specimen. That will take a good PED programme to achieve.

The record is 6 consecutive slams won, by Don Budge, if I'm not mistaken.

Yeah. Laver is open era.

 

[PDJ]

While I can't see Rafa's clay records ever being beaten, I think his winning slams for ten consecutive years is being undervalued on this thread. It's a record I can't imagine anyone else equalling. Somebody would have to start winning slams in their teens again and that isn't likely to happen given how tennis has evolved.

Consistency seems to be rarely valued on this forum. I have no idea why.
I guess it's not so flashy for some posters.

 

[user]

While I can't see Rafa's clay records ever being beaten, I think his winning slams for ten consecutive years is being undervalued on this thread. It's a record I can't imagine anyone else equalling. Somebody would have to start winning slams in their teens again and that isn't likely to happen given how tennis has evolved.

Or continue to win slams through their mid-30s.

 

[Nachiket Nolefam]

While I can't see Rafa's clay records ever being beaten, I think his winning slams for ten consecutive years is being undervalued on this thread. It's a record I can't imagine anyone else equalling. Somebody would have to start winning slams in their teens again and that isn't likely to happen given how tennis has evolved.

It is completely possible that someone can equal that record, Nadal is 1 guy but many have been to 8 already long before him. 9 RG, not happening, 10 consecutive years, very possible.

 

[vanioMan]

Lol what's all this foolishness in this thread? Only 1 record is worth really talking about here.

Are you talking about the records set in the Attitude Era?

 

[MichaelNadal]

Are you talking about the records set in the Attitude Era?

I'm talking about the King

 

[vanioMan]

I'm talking about the King

Lol I figured.

 

[MichaelNadal]

 

[mavsman149]

Connors 109 titles
Nadal 9 RG
Lendl 8 consecutive USO finals

 

[MichaelNadal]

Connors 109 titles
Nadal 9 RG
Lendl 8 consecutive USO finals

Now that's impressive.

 

[pc1]

Laver
Amateur Grand Slam-1962
Pro Grand Slam-1967
Open Grand Slam-1969
Three Grand Slams arguably.

Most tournaments won with 200.

Most tournaments won in one year-22 or 21

Most consecutive wins to win one Open tournament-13 (may or not be a record)

Bill Tilden
Most consecutive victories with 98.

 

[tennisaddict]

Rofl. TWO players are putting an assault on Feds 17 WHILE HE IS STILL ACTIVE. and you think it's unbreakable...

17 will be broken. just a question of time

For someone to win 18 majors and beat Federer is 0% chance.

4.5 years of winning majors. LOL. Not happening.

 

[MichaelNadal]

For someone to win 18 majors and beat Federer is 0% chance.

4.5 years of winning majors. LOL. Not happening.

Sorry TA, 18 is going down like in DBZ.

And how convenient of you to give me an opportunity to use these when I started DBZ from the beginning early this year and this is literally 2 eps ahead of where I am now?

 

[TMF]

Seven years ago and before, many people believe Tiger Woods is going to annihilate Jack Nicklaus 18 majors. Now many don't even believe he will win another major. Tiger was in much better position to break Jack's record than Nadal/Nole breaking Federer's record right now.

 

[TMF]

The records I've highlighted are the only ones which really matter. The other stuff is window dressing.

Maybe to you but to me they are very impressive. Not to say all are equally impressive, but huge milestone that combines with talent, commitment, drive, competiveness, durability, etc..

 

[mattosgrant]

Doesnt Vilas have a longer clay win streak than Nadal (I know mostly mickey mouse events but he still has it I thought).

 

[TMF]

Chris Evert- off the top of my head.
Won at least one Major for 13 years straight.
125 match streak without loss on clay.
First player to reach five consecutive finals of each Major.

To me, her 34 Grand Slam final appearances is the most impressive record.

 

[terribleIVAN]

Roger Federer:
56 consecutive hardcourt wins
24 straight final won

Nope, my friend.

It is i who posess the record for 18 consecutive finals reached: Fed could only achieve a meagre 17.

I worry about Novak though.

 

[TMF]

Nope, my friend.

It is i who posess the record for 18 consecutive finals reached: Fed could only achieve a meagre 17.

I worry about Novak though.

Do you realize that these two feats are a separate streaks ?

Both are very impressive, but what can one expect from a Fed hater like you.