Rudy Hartono

Rudy Hartono is arguably the greatest badminton player, winning an unmatched eight consecutive All England singles titles from 1968 to 1976. His streak included a remarkable 92% win rate across those finals, a world record unbroken for 50 years. This achievement outshines Taufik Hidayat's Olympic gold in longevity, as Hartono’s 8 titles are 3 more than any other player in All England history, demonstrating sustained dominance.