Tennis statistics highlight bizarre records and unexpected achievements
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 12:15 PM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
A recent examination of unusual tennis statistics reveals unexpected facts about notable players. For example, David Ferrer won more ATP titles in 2012 than any player, despite being overshadowed by the Big Three. Meanwhile, Thomas Muster, a former world No. 1, never won a match at Wimbledon, and Patrick Rafter briefly held the No. 1 ranking without competing that week. These records feature well-known players such as Chris Evert, who reached the semifinals in 34 consecutive Grand Slam tournaments. The curiosity surrounding these statistics reflects the unique and sometimes contradictory nature of tennis history.
- •David Ferrer won seven ATP titles in 2012.
- •Thomas Muster never won at Wimbledon despite 44 titles.
- •Patrick Rafter was No. 1 for one week without playing a match.
- •Chris Evert reached 34 consecutive Grand Slam semifinals.
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"You could almost say that tennis is a perfectly sensible sport until you start looking at the statistics. Spend enough time examining its history, and you will discover that some of the greatest players ever were apparently incapable of winning a match at certain tournaments, that two famous rivals somehow avoided each other on an …
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