The Canadian Open, a prestigious Masters 1000 event on the ATP Tour, has seen many tennis legends perform at their best. Here, we spotlight the seven men who hold the highest win percentages at the Canadian Open in the Open Era, considering players with at least 10 matches played.

Boris Becker, a former world No 1, impressed with an 81.82% win rate based on a 9-2 record. Becker claimed the Canadian Open title on his debut in 1986, defeating Stefan Edberg in the final. He also reached the semifinals in 1987 and participated again in 1993.

Björn Borg was a dominant figure in the late 1970s. He secured the Canadian Open title in 1979 after defeating John McEnroe and reached the final in 1980 but retired injured against Ivan Lendl. Borg ended with an 82.61% win rate, holding a 19-4 match record at the tournament.

Rafael Nadal matches Borg’s 82.61% win percentage, the fifth highest in the Open Era. Nadal has claimed the Canadian Open five times: in 2005, 2008, 2013, 2018, and 2019. His 38-8 win-loss record highlights the event as his most successful hard-court tournament.

Novak Djokovic boasts a 84.09% win rate with a 37-7 record. The Serbian won the Canadian Open in 2007, 2011, 2012, and 2016 and finished runner-up to Andy Murray in 2015.

Ilie Năstase, a prominent player in the early Open Era, holds the third-highest win percentage at 84.62%. He won the title in 1972 and reached a second final in 1975, finishing with an 11-2 record.

Guillermo Vilas was a two-time Canadian Open champion in the 1970s, winning in 1974 and 1976. With a 17-3 match record, Vilas holds an 85% win rate.

Leading all others, Ivan Lendl owns the highest win percentage at the Canadian Open, winning six titles (1980, 1981, 1983, and 1987-89) and finishing runner-up in 1982 and 1985. His 57 wins in 66 matches give him an 86.36% winning percentage, underscoring his dominance at this event.

The dominance of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in recent Grand Slam tournaments has raised the question of who might emerge as their future rivals on the ATP Tour. These two multiple-time Grand Slam champions hold the top two spots in the world rankings and have split the last seven Grand Slam titles between them.

Holger Rune, despite a recent plateau, remains a noteworthy contender. At 22, Rune has previously achieved a ranking as high as world No. 4 and secured a Masters 1000 title at the 2022 Paris Indoors. He also claimed the Barcelona Open title in April with a win over Alcaraz and was an Indian Wells finalist this year. With tennis legend Andre Agassi now mentoring him, Rune may still have the potential to mount a serious challenge.

Lloyd Mensik, 19, continues his rapid ascent, highlighted by his March Miami Open victory—his first ATP and Masters 1000 title—which pushed him into the top 25, reaching a career-high of world No. 17. Despite solid performances, Mensik has yet to advance beyond the third round in a Grand Slam, an area he will need to improve to solidify his status among the elite.

Arthur Fils, at 21, has shown significant promise with two ATP 500 titles last year and made history by reaching the quarter-finals of the first three Masters 1000 events of the current season—the youngest to do so since 1990. While an injury at the French Open caused a drop from the top 20, his impressive forehand and confidence make him a player to watch once recovered.

Thiago Seyboth Wild Fonseca, an 18-year-old sensation from Brazil, has already secured an ATP Tour title at the Argentina Open and broke into the top 50 after a strong Wimbledon debut. Known for a powerful forehand and early maturity on the tour, Fonseca is expected to continue his rise in the coming years.

Learner Tien, ranked world No. 67, surprised many with four wins against top-10 players in 2025, including an impressive victory over Daniil Medvedev at the Australian Open. Known for his tactical intelligence rather than sheer power, the 19-year-old American is on the brink of competing with the sport’s best.

Each of these young players exhibits qualities that could eventually see them challenge the current hegemony of Alcaraz and Sinner, though consistency at Grand Slams remains the common milestone yet to be conquered.

Determining the best WTA player of the 21st century remains an evolving debate. With a quarter-century elapsed since 2000, a thorough examination considers Grand Slam success, total titles, ranking tenure, era competitiveness, and overall impact.

Jennifer Capriati’s comeback marked her as a notable figure early in the millennium, capturing her first major at the 2001 Australian Open, then Roland Garros the same year, followed by the 2002 Australian Open title, along with 17 weeks as No. 1.

Victoria Azarenka dominated in the early 2010s, securing back-to-back Australian Open victories in 2012 and 2013, three US Open finals, semifinal appearances at Roland Garros and Wimbledon, and spending 51 weeks at No. 1 with 21 titles including 10 at WTA 1000 level.

Naomi Osaka achieved an unprecedented streak of winning a Grand Slam in four consecutive seasons: US Open titles in 2018 and 2020, Australian Open wins in 2019 and 2021, alongside 25 weeks atop the rankings.

Arina Sabalenka has become a consistent force with back-to-back Australian Open titles in 2023 and 2024 and the 2024 US Open, three Wimbledon semifinals, approaching 50 weeks as No. 1 with 20 titles including nine WTA 1000 victories.

Kim Clijsters overcame early final losses to amass four majors, including three US Open wins after returning from retirement, 20 weeks as No. 1, 40 post-2000 titles, seven WTA 1000 titles, and three WTA Finals victories.

Iga Swiatek sets the standard as a six-time Grand Slam winner with a perfect 6–0 finals record, a Surface Slam, 125 weeks at No. 1, 10 WTA 1000 titles, and an unparalleled 37-match win streak in 2022.

Maria Sharapova remains the last to complete the Career Grand Slam, with five majors and 36 titles including 14 at WTA 1000 level, despite her career’s later setback from doping allegations.

Justine Henin, with 117 weeks at No. 1 and seven Grand Slam titles including multiple French Open wins, stands as one of the game’s all-time greats.

Venus Williams’ five Wimbledon titles, two US Open championships, nine major finals runner-up finishes, 11 weeks as No. 1, and 40 post-2000 titles underline her significance in a highly competitive era.

Serena Williams, however, towers above all, with 22 of her 23 Grand Slam titles amassed after 2000, multiple titles across all majors, two stints holding all four Grand Slam titles simultaneously, a record 319 weeks at No. 1, and 68 WTA titles since 2000, epitomizing dominance in this century.