‘Centurion’: Novak first to 100 wins at three Slams

The absurdity of the Serb’s latest milestone is put into clearer perspective when looking at some of the greats not to reach 100 wins at a major.

Steffi Graf won six titles at Roland Garros, made three other finals and two semifinals there, yet “only” managed 84 main-draw singles wins in Paris.
The German also won Wimbledon seven times, and was a finalist twice, on her way to 74 wins there.

Jimmy Connors won five US Open titles, was a finalist twice and a semifinalist seven times and still couldn’t crack 100 wins, coming in at 98.

Big-serving American Pete Sampras won Wimbledon seven times, clocking 63 victories there.

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