THE GRAND SLAM
A comprehensive showcase of commercial stature, developmental timelines, host portfolios, and statistical milestones from inception to the present era.
WHAT IS A GRAND SLAM?
The Grand Slam in tennis is the ultimate achievement of winning all four major championships in one discipline within a single calendar year.
Organized under World Tennis, these four major tournaments—the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open—are the highest-level professional events offering maximum ranking points and prize money.
THE FOUR MAJOR TOURNAMENTS
Hard Court
Australian Open
Held annually in mid-January at Melbourne Park. Known as the "Happy Slam", famous for retractable roofs and night matches.
- Founded: 1905
- Location: Melbourne
- Prize Money: A$111,500,000
Red Clay
French Open
Played at Stade Roland Garros in Paris in late May. Known as the most physically demanding tournament due to red clay surface.
- Founded: 1891 (1925 Major)
- Location: Paris
- Prize Money: €56,352,000
Grass Court
Wimbledon
The oldest tennis event in the world. Famous for all-white dress codes, royal patronage, and pristine grass courts in London.
- Founded: 1877
- Location: London
- Prize Money: £53,550,000
Hard Court
US Open
Played at Flushing Meadows, New York. Home to Arthur Ashe Stadium—the world's largest tennis stadium with high-energy night sessions.
- Founded: 1881
- Location: New York
- Prize Money: US$65,000,020
ALL-TIME RECORD HOLDERS
CURRENT GRAND SLAM CHAMPIONS
| Tournament | Men's Singles | Women's Singles | Men's Doubles | Women's Doubles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Open | Jannik Sinner | Aryna Sabalenka | R. Bopanna / M. Ebden | H. Hsieh / E. Mertens |
| French Open | Carlos Alcaraz | Iga Świątek | M. Arévalo / M. Pavić | C. Gauff / K. Siniaková |
| Wimbledon | Carlos Alcaraz | Barbora Krejčíková | H. Heliövaara / H. Patten | K. Siniaková / T. Townsend |
| US Open | Jannik Sinner | Aryna Sabalenka | M. Purcell / J. Thompson | L. Kichenok / J. Ostapenko |