Is Rod Laver A-List?
NoB
No — Rod Laver is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 1969
Second Grand Slam Sweep
Lost A-list status in 1980
Dropped to B tier — End of Playing Career
Ranking Timeline
1962B$0.1M
First Grand Slam Sweep
Wins all four Grand Slams as amateur.
1969A▲$1M+$0.9M
Second Grand Slam Sweep
Wins all four Grand Slams as professional.
1970A$2M+$1M
Professional Tennis Dominance
Continues dominance in professional tennis.
1980B▼$5M+$3M
End of Playing Career
Transitions to exhibitions and endorsements.
2000B$10M+$5M
Tennis Legend Status
Laver's legacy as a tennis icon.
2026B$20M+$10M
Enduring Tennis Legacy
Rod Laver remains a tennis legend.
Last updated: February 25, 2026