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.)
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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?
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)
