Tennis is a sport full of legendary players. They are revered for their ability to command the court, mesmerize audiences, and put their opponents on a path to nowhere. Here, we look at 10 of the greatest-ever players to have graced the game with their performances. These are the players whose consistent winning ways have earned them a place in the history books.

1. Roger Federer. Widely considered one of the greatest players of all time, Roger Federer sits atop the list of most dominant tennis players. The Swiss maestro holds an impressive 20 Grand Slams under his belt and is the only player in history to have won all four Grand Slams multiple times. He also holds the all-time record for the most weeks spent at number one in the ATP rankings, an incredible 302 weeks.

2. Pete Sampras. The American legend is second on the list of most successful tennis players. Sampras achieved 14 Grand Slam victories in his career and held the world number one ranking for a total of 286 weeks. He retired in 2002 but still remains an iconic figure in the sport.

3. Novak Djokovic. The Serbian dominate has firmly established himself as one of the all-time greats, claiming 17 Grand Slam titles over the course of his career. He also holds the record for the longest win streak, having won an incredible 41 consecutive matches in 2011.

4. Rafael Nadal. Few players have been as consistent or as consistently successful as Nadal. He currently holds 19 Grand Slam titles, the second-most out of any player in the Open era.

5. Serena Williams. The American sensation is a force to be reckoned with. She is currently holds the record for the most Grand Slam singles titles ever, having won 23 of them. Williams has also been the world number one for an incredible 319 weeks.

6. Billie Jean King. Widely regarded as a pioneer of the modern game, King revolutionized women’s tennis. She won 12 Grand Slam singles titles, 16 Grand Slam doubles titles, and four Olympic gold medals during her illustrious career.

7. Margaret Court. The Australian legend is third on the list of most successful tennis players. She is known for her powerful serve and baseline play, which earned her the nickname ‘The Arm’. During her career she won 24 Grand Slam singles titles and 19 Grand Slam doubles titles.

8. Björn Borg. The Swede holds 11 Grand Slam titles and was a dominant force in the early to mid eighties. He was known for his playing style, which included a powerful serve and a two-handed backhand.

9. Martina Navratilova. The Czech-American achieved 18 Grand Slam singles titles and 31 Grand Slam doubles titles in her exceptional career. She was also the world number one for an impressive 332 weeks.

10. Steffi Graf. One of the greatest female players of all time, Steffi Graf achieved 22 Grand Slam titles. She was the number one player in the world for a total of 377 weeks.

Tennis has been graced with many great players over the years. These 10 tennis phenoms are among the best of the best. Each of them achieved remarkable success in their careers and should be remembered as some of the most dominant tennis players of all time.