12-time Grand Slam champion and the most successful Davis Cup player in tennis history.
Roy Emerson was born on 3 November 1936 in Kingaroy, Queensland, Australia. He turned professional in 1968 after dominating the amateur era. He won 12 Grand Slam singles titles — a record that stood until Pete Sampras surpassed it in 2000 — and 16 Grand Slam doubles titles. Known for his exceptional athleticism and fitness, Emerson was also part of multiple winning Davis Cup teams for Australia. He was a complete player who won on all surfaces and is remembered as one of the sport's greats from the amateur era.
Best Known For
Australian Open 6x
He held the record for most Grand Slam titles (12) for over 30 years until Pete Sampras broke it in 2000.
Did You Know?Honours & Achievements
Career Honours
- Australian Open 6x
- French Open 2x
- Wimbledon 2x
- US Open 2x
Career Journey
Timeline
1936
👶 Born in Blackbutt, Australia
2023
🏁 Retired from professional sport
🏆 Australian Open 6x
🏆 French Open 2x
🏆 Wimbledon 2x
🏆 US Open 2x