In a remarkable turn of statistics that underscores his swift and stellar rise in men’s tennis, Carlos Alcaraz has etched his name atop the pantheon of grass court legends. With an astounding 89% win rate on grass, the Spaniard now holds the highest win-loss percentage on the surface in the Open Era, surpassing such illustrious names as Roger Federer, John McEnroe, Novak Djokovic, and Rod Laver.
This revelation comes from a comparative chart highlighting the top performers on grass—a surface that historically demands precision, elegance, and adaptability. Alcaraz, still in the early chapters of his career, has already proven he possesses those qualities in abundance.
Here’s how the top ten stack up by win percentage:
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Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) – 89%
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Roger Federer (SUI) – 87%
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John McEnroe (USA) – 86%
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Novak Djokovic (SRB) – 86%
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Rod Laver (AUS) – 85%
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Pete Sampras (USA) – 85%
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Jimmy Connors (USA) – 83%
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Boris Becker (GER) – 82%
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Björn Borg (SWE) – 82%
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Alex Metreveli (GEO) – 82%
Alcaraz’s leap to the top is not merely statistical—it’s symbolic. To eclipse Federer and Djokovic, whose dominance at Wimbledon has defined generations, or a stylistic virtuoso like McEnroe, is testament to Alcaraz’s formidable court craft and mental strength. While longevity will ultimately shape the legacy, the numbers already whisper a tantalizing truth: the grass may just be greener with Carlos Alcaraz on it.
Pretty impressive. pic.twitter.com/zBb31ZZN57
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) June 19, 2025
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Carlos Alcaraz in 2025
38 – 9win/loss
2
High
1
22 year old
WWWWWWWWWW
Currently ranked no.2, the Spaniard played his last match on the 17th of June when he defeated world no.86 Adam Walton 6-4 7-6(4) in the 1st round in London (draw).
At the moment, during this season the Spaniard owns a compiled 38-5 win-loss record. Alcaraz clinched 4 titles in 2025 in Rotterdam, Monte-Carlo, Rome and French Open. Carlos was the runner-up in Barcelona.
He is also scheduled to play in Wimbledon (Wimbledon). The main draw will start on the 30th of June.
Novak Djokovic in 2025
23 – 11win/loss
5
High
1
38 year old
LWWWWWWWWW
Now ranked no.5, Djokovic played his last match on the 6th of June when he surrendered to world no.1 Jannik Sinner 6-4 7-5 7-6(3) in the semifinal of the French Open (draw).
At the moment, during this season Novak achieved a 21-8 record. Novak clinched 1 title in Geneva. Djokovic was the finalist in Miami.
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic fought against each other 8 times. Their record is 5-3 for Djokovic.
