McEnroe just blew away the competition in 1984, compiling an incredible 82-3 record and winning a career-high 13 tournaments, including his third Wimbledon and fourth U.S. Open.
Men’s record holders for most wins since 1925:
Singles:
before 1968: Bill Larned; Bill Tilden; Richard Sears (USA), 7.
since 1968: Jimmy Connors; Pete Sampras (USA), 5.
Consecutive singles titles:
before 1968: Richard Sears (USA), 7.
since 1968: John McEnroe (USA); Ivan Lendl (CZE/USA), 3.
Ladies’ record holders for most wins since 1887:
Singles:
before 1968: Molla Bjurstedt Mallory (USA), 8.
since 1968: Chris Evert (USA), 7.
Consecutive singles titles:
before 1968: Molla Mallory; Helen Jacobs (USA), 4.
since 1968: Chris Evert (USA), 4.
Last American men’s singles champion: Andy Roddick (2003)
Last American women’s singles champion: Serena Williams (2002)
