through a complete draw. Renshaw also holds the record for most consecutive titles with six (from 1881 to 1886). The record for most consecutive and most wins post challenge round during the Amateur Era is Fred Perry with three (1934–1936). In the Open Era, since the inclusion of professional tennis players in 1968, Roger Federer (2003–2007, 2009, 2012, 2017) holds the record for the most Gentlemen's Singles titles with eight. Björn Borg (1976–1980) and Roger Federer (2003–2007) share the record for most consecutive victories with five. Federer reached 7 consecutive Wimbledon Finals (2003 – 09) surpassing the old record of 6 consecutive finals by Borg (1976–81) and in the process the Swede won 41 consecutive matches at Wimbledon. This event was won without losing a single set in the entire tournament during the Open Era twice, in 1976 by Björn Borg and in 2017 by Roger Federer. Roger Federer is the only player in history, in both the Amateur and Open Era, to reach the Wimbledon Gentlemen's Singles Final twelve times. For 9 consecutive years from 1992 to 2000, an American player reached Wimbledon final winning 8 titles out of 9, only exception being 1996 Runner Up MaliVai Washington, a new open era record. Champions Amateur era Open era Statistics Multiple champions Years in italic type denote titles defended in the challenge round. Championships by country See also Wimbledon Open other competitions List of Wimbledon ladies' singles champions List of Wimbledon gentlemen's doubles champions List of Wimbledon ladies' doubles champions List of Wimbledon mixed doubles champions Grand Slam men's singles List of Australian Open men's singles champions List of French Open men's singles champions List of US Open men's singles champions List of Grand Slam men's singles champions Other events Wembley Championships Notes References General Specific External links The Championships, Wimbledon official website Gentlemen Wimbledon Singles Champions