Tennis GOAT Ranking
Who is the GOAT of Tennis? Live ranking as of September 2, 2026: Novak Djokovic is #1 with 10,272 votes (35,790.4 total fan votes).
Top contenders: Novak Djokovic • Rafael Nadal • Roger Federer
starMost Favorited GOATs
| Rank | Candidate | Favorites Count |
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| #1 | ⭐ 2 | |
| #2 | ⭐ 1 | |
| #3 | ⭐ 1 | |
| #4 | ⭐ 1 | |
| #5 | ⭐ 0 | |
| #6 | ⭐ 0 | |
| #7 | ⭐ 0 | |
| #8 | ⭐ 0 | |
| #9 | ⭐ 0 | |
| #10 | ⭐ 0 |
Tennis is a mental game. Everyone is fit, everyone hits great forehands and backhands.
If, if, if... doesn't exist.
The topic lends itself to 'good conversation' and 'fun debate'.
My greatest point is my persistence.
Only player to achieve the junior Grand Slam in a calendar year
You have to keep believing in your game.
If I don't practice one day, I know it.
I try to be aggressive and enjoy every point.
The moment of victory is much too short to live for that and nothing else.
Youngest-ever Grand Slam champion
Youngest-ever Grand Slam semi-finalist
Youngest-ever French Open champion at 16 years old
I hate to lose more than I love to win.
You cannot be serious!
First Aboriginal Australian to win a Grand Slam singles title
Longest winning streak of the 21st century on the WTA Tour (37 matches)
One of only five women to be ranked year-end No. 1 at least four times
Let your racket do the talking.
Oldest man to win the French Open in the Open Era
help_outlineHow Rankings Work
Rankings are driven by net votes, with bigger Net (G)Votes ranked higher. Each card also shows the up/down split on a debate meter so you can spot Fan Favorites, Debate Magnets, and full-on Vote Wars at a glance. The sidebar "Most Controversial" table ranks players by total ballots cast (upvotes + downvotes). Weekly archives capture fixed snapshots, while live pages update in real time as votes are submitted.
Ranking Methodology
Rankings are based on net GOAT score: every upvote adds points and every downvote subtracts points. Profiles also show total ballots (upvotes + downvotes) so support volume is visible.
Weekly archive snapshots store the leaderboard state at a specific date so each week has a fixed, referenceable ranking page.
Boosts increase visibility and activity but the ranking score shown on profile and sport pages follows the same vote model. Automated abuse checks, rate limits, and CAPTCHA controls are used to protect integrity.
FAQ
Who is considered the GOAT of Tennis right now?
As of September 2, 2026, Novak Djokovic is #1 in the live Tennis fan-vote ranking. Current leaders: 1. Novak Djokovic 2. Rafael Nadal 3. Roger Federer.
Is this an official Tennis ranking?
No. Vote The Goat is a fan-vote ranking for tennis. It reflects community voting, not an official federation or league decision.
How are the Tennis GOAT rankings calculated?
Tennis rankings are based on live fan votes, ordered by net votes. The "Most Controversial" table shows players ranked by total ballots cast (upvotes + downvotes). Votes update leaderboard positions in real time as they are submitted.
Can I vote for multiple Tennis player?
Yes. You can vote across multiple tennis legends, and each vote impacts the live ranking position.
How often are Tennis rankings updated?
Tennis rankings update continuously as new votes come in.
Where can I see older Tennis rankings?
Use the archive pages to browse past weekly snapshots and compare how tennis rankings changed over time.
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