This curated list highlights elite tennis players who completed the career Grand Slam across different calendar years. It also features the unique achievement of winning all four majors plus an Olympic gold medal, known as the Golden Slam, achieved by both male and female competitors in distinct non-calendar year periods.
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The King of Clay completed his career Grand Slam in 2019 at Wimbledon, finalizing his 20 major titles. He achieved the rare Golden Slam in 2016 by adding Olympic gold to his four Grand Slam victories from that year.
Graf is the only tennis player to achieve the Golden Slam in a single calendar year (1988). She completed her career Grand Slam by winning the 1999 US Open, securing her 22 major titles in a historic season.
Laver is the only male player to win the Calendar Year Grand Slam twice, first on grass in 1962 and then on all surfaces in 1969. His versatility allowed him to dominate the amateur and early Open eras with ease.
Dementieva reached the pinnacle of her career by winning the 2008 Beijing Olympic gold medal in singles. Her Grand Slam journey culminated in reaching the final of the 2004 Australian Open and the 2008 US Open.
Djokovic completed his career Grand Slam by winning the 2016 Australian Open, achieving the first two men's Golden Slams in tennis history. He continues to hold the record for the most men's Grand Slam titles.
Holding the record for the most Grand Slam singles titles by any player with 24, Court completed her career slam by winning the 1970 US Open. Her dominance spanned both the amateur and Open eras of tennis.
Agassi is one of eight men to complete the Career Slam, achieving this feat after his 2000 Australian Open victory. His unique playing style and mental toughness allowed him to excel on all court surfaces over two decades.
Federer completed his career Grand Slam at the 2009 French Open, a victory that solidified his legacy as a complete player. His elegant game and longevity allowed him to hold the No. 1 ranking for a record period.
Serena Williams completed the Career Slam after winning the 2015 Australian Open, cementing her status in the Open Era. She also won multiple Olympic gold medals, though she did not complete the Golden Slam in a single year.
Evert completed her Career Slam by winning the 1975 US Open, adding to her five French Open titles. She was renowned for her consistency and baseline precision, holding the world No. 1 ranking for 18 months.
Connors was the first player to win four Grand Slam titles in a row that were not part of a calendar year Grand Slam, winning the Australian Open (Jan), French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open in 1974.
Navratilova completed her Career Slam by winning the 1984 Wimbledon title, a rare feat for a player known for her grass-court dominance. She amassed 18 Grand Slam singles titles and held the No. 1 ranking for 332 weeks.
Borg completed his Career Slam by winning the 1978 French Open, completing a set of titles won across different years. His rivalry with Connors defined an era of tennis, marked by his icy composure under pressure.
Sampras completed his Career Slam with his 1999 Wimbledon victory, a win that broke the all-time Grand Slam record at the time. His powerful serve-and-volley game made him a legend on fast surfaces.
Newcombe completed his Career Slam by winning the 1970 US Open, adding to his five Grand Slam singles titles. He was a key member of the Australian Davis Cup team during their dominant run in the 1960s.
Note: Margaret Court has already been listed. Her achievement remains the benchmark for total major singles titles.
Note: Rod Laver has already been listed. His double Calendar Grand Slams are unmatched in male tennis.
Note: Steffi Graf has already been listed. Her Golden Slam is a unique historical milestone.
Note: Rafael Nadal has already been listed. His clay court dominance is unparalleled.
Note: Novak Djokovic has already been listed. He holds the record for most weeks at No. 1.