Relentless in finals: Top 10 active tennis players with the best winning percentage in championship matches

The ATP Tour is full of moments of tension and spectacularity, especially when we talk about the definition instances of the most important tournaments. Nothing captures the attention of fans like a final, and that is why in this article we will take a look at what Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic, among others, have done, demonstrating their ability to win when it depends on securing a new trophy.

In this ranking it is important to mention that only active players will be mentioned and that in order to belong to this top, everyone must have completed a minimum of 10 wins in finals. That said, let's get started!

Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut is first (or last) on this list, boasting a 52.17% win rate in finals, with 12 wins and 11 losses. Known for his great solidity from the baseline, Bautista Agut has been a solid player throughout his career, winning major titles and always being a tough competitor.

Casper Ruud is equal with Bautista Agut with identical winning percentage (52.17%), and identical win-loss record (12-11). The Norwegian is one of the most talented tennis players today, reaching a large number of finals and of course winning several trophies, especially on clay;

Russian Daniil Medvedev is in the eighth position of this list, with a 52.63% of victories in finals, winning 20 and losing 18. Medvedev is known for his neat style of play, reducing the number of errors, based on deep returns and an excellent tactical reading of the match. Among his greatest achievements are his victory in the US Open and several titles in Masters 1000 tournaments. His ability in long exchanges can make any opponent uncomfortable, which makes him one of the most dangerous players on the circuit.

In the number 7 position we find Marin Cilic, with a 56.76% winning record. He has played a total of 37 finals so far and won 21 of them. The Croatian is today one of the most experienced players on the circuit. On the court he stands out for his powerful serve and consistency from the back of the court, with two excellent strokes. He won a Grand Slam title, the 2014 US Open, where he displayed spectacular tennis. In addition, Čilić has been a regular in the final rounds of major tournaments, including the Australian Open and Wimbledon, where he also reached the final.

Russian Andrey Rublev is the sixth active player with the best percentage in finals. With 61.54% -winning 16 and losing 10- Rublev is one of the youngest and best positioned players in this list. Despite having had a 2024 below his expectations, he has the talent to be present again in the definition of the most relevant tournaments of the Tour. In ATP 500 tournaments is where he has been most effective, and if he manages to find again the consistency he showed in 2023, he will establish himself as one of the favorites of the circuit.

The current two-time Davis Cup champion, Matteo Berrettini, is a name that could take more than one by surprise. Although the Italian has played the least number of finals of all the players mentioned, he is one of the most efficient. 62,5% of victories, 10 wins and 6 losses. His favorite surfaces in terms of titles have been the grass of Queens and the clay of Gstaad. His charisma and attractive style of play have made him a fan favorite, being one of the favorites of former world number 1, Andy Roddick.

With a 63.89% of effectiveness in finals, the German Alexander Zverev has been well up among the most winning tennis players of today. 23 finals won and 13 lost for the world number 2. He owns one of the most dangerous serves in the circuit, with a very even level in both his forehand and backhand. Surely two of those defeats in finals are the most painful, being the ones he suffered at the US Open 2020 (against Thiem) and at Roland Garros in 2024 (against Carlos Alcaraz). Will he be able to break this curse in 2025 and be crowned champion of a major?

The most winningest tennis player in the history of the Grand Slams could not be missing in this ranking. Djokovic closes the podium of the most winning tennis players, winning 70.21% of his finals. Logically, he is the one who has disputed more finals of this top, 141 to be exact; of which he has won 99. His ability to adapt to different surfaces and his mental toughness have led him to be an iconic figure of the sport, with nothing more and nothing less than 24 Grand Slam trophies and 40 Masters 1000. Djokovic remains a constant threat to his rivals, even at this late stage of his career.

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz, considered by many to be the heir to Rafael Nadal's legacy, ranks second with a 76.19% finals win rate. Despite his young age, Alcaraz has already won several major trophies. The current number 3 already has 4 Grand Slam titles to his name: two Wimbledon championships, 1 at Roland Garros and 1 at the US Open; with the detail that the Iberian is only 21 years old. His versatile style of play, combining power, showmanship and charisma has made him a favorite among fans and experts alike. Alcaraz is still looking to make history and this year in Melbourne he could complete the poker of majors.

The world number 1 is number 1 in this ranking. Jannik Sinner is coming off an absolutely fantastic 2024 season where he was absolutely dominant, especially on fast courts. The Italian started his year winning the Australian Open, then won Miami, Cincinnati, the US Open, Shanghai and the ATP Finals. He is also the current two-time Davis Cup champion. His numbers went through the roof thanks to the previous campaign, registering a 78.26% of effectiveness, winning 18 finals and losing only 5.