Tennis Stats 2004
Winners by number of singles majors accumulated (7 wins and over)
Note that * indicates that player never played in that particular Grand Slam event. Also, certain factors have contributed towards skewed statistics, which in all probability would have favoured some players over others, and as a result this is a mere indication of greatness. Roy Emerson's titles were won against amateurs while the best players of his time were professional and therefore not allowed to play in majors. Rod Laver, amongst others, was not allowed to play in majors for 5 years due to turning professional. Also, in the early years, players did not have the funds or inclination to make the trip overseas to play. WOMEN'S TENNIS STATS 2003-2004. Donald Budge's career was cut short by the war and the professional rule. More recently, the Monica Seles stabbing incident severely curtailed her career.
Czech/American Ivan Lendl is the only player (who has won 7 majors or more) to have a negative win-loss ratio: 8 finals won, 11 lost (0. 421).