Spanish tennis achieves something never before seen in history

Diego Jiménez Rubio - 19 Oct 2026 | 07:22
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We analyze the historical significance of the completed success for Spanish tennis following Davidovich's victory in Shanghai.

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History of Spanish Tennis After Winning Shanghai. Photo: gettyimages

There are things in life that cannot be explained from the perspective of logic, and one of them is what Spanish tennis has been achieving for some time. The triumph of Alejandro Davidovich at the ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai 2026 has unblocked one of the most astonishing records in sports history: a country winning all the major tournaments on the calendar.

Yes, you read that right. In the list of every single one of the 16 most important tennis events in the world, there is at least one Spaniard. Shanghai was uncharted territory until this Sunday, when Alejandro Davidovich etched his name in gold letters in the book of winners. No other country has achieved such a feat.

Spanish tennis has set unimaginable historical records for any country

Various factors can explain the greatness of Spanish tennis, but they all are part of a progressively successful journey, well nurtured from the grassroots and without the financial resources that major federations possess. 

A deep understanding of the game, high-quality coaching schools, renowned academies leveraging the historical footprint of this sport, and how it has been cultivated across all social strata, and perhaps a dash of luck for generational talents to emerge almost uninterruptedly.

The United States has not been able to approach that historic achievement by Spain, and in fact, the land of stars and stripes boasts 51 Masters 1000 titles, compared to Spain's 65. The depth of national tennis is evidenced by the fact that Alejandro Davidovich is the 16th tennis player to win a Masters 1000, compared to the 10 Americans who have achieved it.

The question on every fan's mind is: Why doesn’t Serbia have a complete set like Spain if Novak Djokovic has won everything that can be won? The list includes the Hamburg tournament, that defunct Masters 1000 replaced by Shanghai (Madrid moved to clay, and the Chinese city took its place, which previously hosted the ATP Finals).

In the German city, Novak was unable to win and, therefore, Serbia can no longer aspire to achieve that. Switzerland could complete the list if a player from that country manages to win in Rome, a title that has eluded Federer and also Wawrinka. Additionally, Italy could add an Olympic gold to equal Serbia, with the only blemish being Hamburg.

However, all those countries achieved this alongside a legendary figure in world tennis. What truly elevates Spanish tennis is that it has multiple champions in all major events on the ATP calendar, with the Olympic gold and the tournaments in Miami, Shanghai, and Paris being the only ones conquered only once.

These are the Spanish winners of the 16 major tournaments in ATP history

Australian Open: Nadal, Alcaraz

Roland Garros: Gimeno, Bruguera, Moyà, Costa, Ferrero, Nadal, Alcaraz

Wimbledon: Nadal, Alcaraz

US Open: Orantes, Nadal, Alcaraz

Copa Masters: Orantes, Corretja

Oro olímpico: Nadal

Indian Wells: Corretja, Nadal, Alcaraz

Miami: Alcaraz

Montecarlo: Bruguera, Moyà, Ferrero, Nadal, Alcaraz

Madrid: Ferrero, Nadal, Alcaraz

Roma: Emilio Sánchez, Corretja, Ferrero, Mantilla, Moyà, Nadal, Alcaraz

Canadá: Nadal, Carreño

Cincinnati: Moyà, Nadal, Alcaraz

Shanghái: Davidovich Fokina

París: Ferrer

Hamburgo (Masters 1000 entre 1990 y 2008): Aguilera, Carretero, Costa, Portas, Robredo, Nadal

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