Roger Federer holds the distinction of the longest hard-court winning streak in men’s tennis history and remains the only player to achieve over 50 consecutive victories on this surface. The Swiss maestro also shares the record for the most ATP hard-court titles (71) with Novak Djokovic, who also appears in this elite group.
Let’s explore the four longest hard-court winning streaks in men’s tennis during the Open Era:
4. Novak Djokovic – 35 Matches (2010-2011)
Between December 2010 and August 2011, Novak Djokovic amassed a remarkable 35-match winning streak on hard courts, which included five tournament victories and played a crucial role in securing Serbia’s first Davis Cup title.
The streak began during the 2010 Davis Cup final in Belgrade, where Djokovic won both his singles matches in straight sets to lead Serbia to victory over France. He then kicked off 2011 with a triumph at the Australian Open, defeating Andy Murray in the final.
Djokovic continued his dominance by clinching titles in Dubai, Indian Wells, and Miami, before winning the Montreal Masters later in the year. However, his unbeaten run came to an end in the Cincinnati Masters final, where he was forced to retire in the second set against Andy Murray.
3. Roger Federer – 36 Matches (2006-2007)
From August 2006 to March 2007, Roger Federer recorded 36 consecutive victories on hard courts, claiming six titles along the way.
The streak started at the 2006 US Open, where Federer defeated Andy Roddick in the final. He added two Davis Cup wins against Serbia and went on to secure titles in Tokyo, Madrid, and at the ATP Finals (then known as the Tennis Masters Cup) in Shanghai.
Federer carried his winning momentum into 2007, winning the Australian Open without dropping a set, including a decisive victory over Fernando Gonzalez in the final. However, his 36-match streak was halted by Guillermo Canas, who defeated Federer in straight sets at Indian Wells.
2. Jimmy Connors – 47 Matches (1974-1975)
Jimmy Connors compiled a 47-match winning streak on hard courts between March 1974 and November 1975, capturing seven titles during this period.
The run began at an indoor hard-court event in Salt Lake City in 1974, where Connors defeated Vitas Gerulaitis in the final. He continued his dominance with titles in Tempe, Los Angeles, and Johannesburg in 1974, followed by victories in the Bahamas, Bermuda, and Maui in 1975.
Connors’ streak ultimately ended in the final of the 1975 Stockholm Open, where he suffered a three-set loss to Adriano Panatta.
1. Roger Federer – 56 Matches (2005-2006)
Federer’s longest hard-court streak spanned 56 consecutive victories from February 2005 to February 2006, earning him nine titles during this period.
The streak kicked off at the 2005 Rotterdam Open, where Federer defeated Ivan Ljubicic in the final. He followed this with titles in Dubai, Indian Wells, Miami, and Cincinnati. Federer then claimed his third consecutive US Open title by overcoming Andre Agassi in the final, before capping off the season with a win in Bangkok.
Federer continued his winning ways into 2006, securing titles in Doha and at the Australian Open, where he defeated Marcos Baghdatis in the final. However, his run came to an end at the 2006 Dubai Championships, where Rafael Nadal edged him out in a three-set final, denying Federer a 10th straight hard-court title.
