In the rich history of the ATP Tour, which was revamped nearly two decades ago, only 10 exceptional talents have managed to accomplish the remarkable feat of a Career ATP Sweep. This prestigious accolade involves winning an ATP 250 event, securing an ATP 500 title, claiming an ATP Masters 1000 trophy, and reigning supreme in the ATP Finals. The latest addition to this elite group is Stefanos Tsitsipas, who has etched his name in the annals of tennis by achieving this remarkable feat.
This stellar list includes some of the most illustrious names in contemporary tennis. The likes of Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, and Andy Murray, to name a few, have all managed to complete this significant milestone in their careers. However, notably missing from this list is the legendary Rafael Nadal, whose illustrious trophy cabinet lacks an ATP Finals trophy. Similarly, Spanish compatriot Carlos Alcaraz also falls short as he has yet to clinch the season-ending tournament. Nonetheless, being only 21, time is still very much on his side.
Before the ATP’s 1990 relaunch, other iconic figures of the sport, such as John McEnroe, Ivan Lendl, Boris Becker, Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras, and Lleyton Hewitt, had also achieved this “sweep.” However, since the revamp, only the following ten players have managed to complete this Career ATP Sweep.
Novak Djokovic, the Serbian wizard of the tennis court, holds the record for securing the sweep an astounding seven times. His illustrious career comprises 40 ATP Masters titles, 15 ATP 500 events, and 12 ATP 250 tournaments. Alongside Andre Agassi, he is the only man to have won the Career Golden Slam, which includes winning the Olympics and the four Grand Slams.
Roger Federer, the Swiss maestro, has accomplished the Career ATP Sweep six times, clinching the ATP Finals in multiple years. His impressive tally includes 28 ATP Masters 1000 events, 24 ATP 500s, and 25 ATP 250s, although he missed out on the Career Golden Slam due to the absence of an Olympic singles gold medal.
Alexander Zverev, the German powerhouse, has achieved the Career ATP Sweep twice, including triumphs in the ATP Finals in 2018 and 2021. He also boasts seven ATP Masters 1000s, five ATP 500s, and eight ATP 250s.
David Nalbandian, the Argentine former world number 2, and Andy Murray, the only man to win two Olympic gold medals, have each completed the Career ATP Sweep once. Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov, Russian Daniil Medvedev, and young prodigy Jannik Sinner have also achieved this feat once in their careers.
Stefanos Tsitsipas, the Greek tennis sensation, completes this elite group. A two-time Grand Slam runner-up, Tsitsipas clinched his first major victory at the 2019 ATP Finals and later won his maiden ATP Masters 1000 event in 2021 at the Monte Carlo Masters. His entry into this illustrious group was cemented when he won the 2024 ATP 500 Dubai Tennis Championships.
In conclusion, the Career ATP Sweep is an extraordinary achievement that only a select few have managed to attain. As Stefanos Tsitsipas joins this elite group, the tennis world eagerly watches to see who will be the next to complete this illustrious feat.