Open Era tennis records – Women's singles

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The Open Era is the current era of professional tennis. It began in 1968 when the Grand Slam tournaments allowed professional players to compete with amateurs, ending the division that had persisted in men's tennis since the dawn of the sport in the 19th century. The first "open" tournament was held in Bournemouth, England, [1] followed by the inaugural open Grand Slam tournament a month later. [2] All records are based on data from the Women's Tennis Association (WTA), the International Tennis Federation (ITF), and the official sites of the four Grand Slam tournaments. Active streaks and active players are in boldface.

Contents

Grand Slam totals

Active streaks and active players are in boldface.

Career totals

Matches

Grand Slam tournament achievements

Grand Slam

Grand Slam [ broken anchor ]PlayerFirst–last tournaments
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court 1970 Australian Open1970 US Open
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf 1988 Australian Open1988 US Open
all four major titles consecutively (in a calendar year)

Non-Calendar Year Grand Slam

NCYGS PlayerFirst–last tournaments
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court 1969 US Open1970 Wimbledon
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova 1983 Wimbledon1984 French Open
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf 1993 French Open1994 Australian Open
Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams 2002 French Open2003 Australian Open
Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams(2) 2014 US Open2015 Wimbledon
all four major titles consecutively (not in a calendar year)

Career Grand Slam

CGS PlayerEvent of completionAge
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court 1970 US Open 27
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert 1982 Australian Open 27
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Martina Navratilova 1983 US Open 26
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf 1988 US Open 19
Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams 2003 Australian Open 21
Flag of Russia.svg Maria Sharapova 2012 French Open 25
each Grand Slam title at least once
Career Golden Slam*Event of completionAge
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf 1988 Summer Olympics 19
Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams 2012 Summer Olympics 30
Career Grand Slam + Olympic Gold (since 1988)
Career Super SlamEvent of completionAge
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf 1988 Summer Olympics 19
Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams 2012 Summer Olympics 30
Career Golden Slam + Year-End Championship

Finals

Event of completionAgePlayer
1970 Wimbledon 27 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court
1972 French Open 28 Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
1973 US Open 22 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong Cawley
1975 US Open 20 Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
1981 Wimbledon 19 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Hana Mandlíková
1981 US Open 24 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg / Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
1988 Australian Open 18 Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf
1992 Wimbledon 18 Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Monica Seles
1995 Wimbledon 23 Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
1997 US Open 16 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis
2003 Australian Open 22 Flag of the United States.svg Venus Williams
2003 Australian Open21 Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams
2004 Australian Open 21 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Justine Henin
2012 French Open 25 Flag of Russia.svg Maria Sharapova
* Reached the final of each Grand Slam tournament at least once during career

Minimum at each Grand Slam tournament totals

#Titles (1+)
4 Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf
3 Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams
2 Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Martina Navratilova
1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court
Flag of Russia.svg Maria Sharapova
#Finals (2+)
6 Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Martina Navratilova
5 Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf
4 Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams
2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong Cawley
Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Justine Henin
#Semifinals (4+)
6 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
5 Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf
Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams
4 Flag of Argentina.svg Gabriela Sabatini
#Quarterfinals (5+)
10 Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams
9 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Martina Navratilova
7 Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf
6 Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
5 Flag of Argentina.svg Gabriela Sabatini
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Monica Seles
Flag of the United States.svg Jennifer Capriati
Flag of the United States.svg Venus Williams
#Match wins (Top 10)
69 Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams
48 Flag of the United States.svg Venus Williams
47 Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf
46 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Martina Navratilova
41 Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
38 Flag of Russia.svg Maria Sharapova
31 Flag of the United States.svg Lindsay Davenport
30 Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Monica Seles
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Justine Henin

Season totals

Match record

  • minimum 20 wins
%W–LPlayerYear
10027–0 Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf1988
10026–0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court1970
10021–0 Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Monica Seles1991
10021–0 Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf1995
10021–0 Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf1996
10021–0 Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams2002
96.427–1 Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf1989
96.427–1 Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Monica Seles1992
96.427–1 Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf1993
96.427–1 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis1997

The Golden Slam and the Grand Slam

#All 4 titles + Olympic gold medal*Year
1 Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf 1988
*called the Golden Slam
#All 4 titles*Year
1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court 1970
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf 1988
*called the Grand Slam

Other achievements

#3+ titlesYear
5 Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf1988–89, 93, 95–96
3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court1969–70, 73
2 Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova 1983–84
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Monica Seles 1991–92
Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams 2002, 15
1 Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King 1972
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis 1997
#2+ titlesYear
7 Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams2002–03, 09–10, 12–13, 15
6 Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova1982–87
5 Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert 1974–76, 80, 82
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf1988–89, 93, 95–96
3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court1969–70, 73
2 Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Monica Seles1991–92
Flag of the United States.svg Venus Williams 2000–01
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Justine Henin 2003, 07
1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong Cawley 1971
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King1972
Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario 1994
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis1997
Flag of the United States.svg Jennifer Capriati 2001
Flag of France.svg Amélie Mauresmo 2006
Flag of Germany.svg Angelique Kerber 2016
Flag of Poland.svg Iga Świątek 2022
Flag of Belarus.svg Aryna Sabalenka 2024
#All 4 finalsYear
3 Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova1985, 86*, 87
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf1988–89, 93
1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court1970
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert1984
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Monica Seles1992
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis1997
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Justine Henin2006
*Australian Open not played in 1986

Made all 3 available finals

#All 4 semifinalsYear
6 Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert1974, 81–82, 84–85, 86*
4 Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova1984–85, 86*, 87
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf1988–90, 93
3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court1969–70, 73
2 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis1997–98
Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams2015–16
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Justine Henin2003, 06
1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong Cawley1973
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Monica Seles1992
Flag of Spain.svg Conchita Martínez 1995
Flag of the United States.svg Jennifer Capriati2001
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Kim Clijsters 2003
Flag of Belarus.svg Aryna Sabalenka 2023
*Australian Open not played in 1986

Made all 3 available semifinals

#All 4 quarterfinalsYear
6 Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert1974, 81–82, 84–85, 86*
5 Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf1988–91, 93
Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams2001, 07, 09, 15–16
4 Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova1984–85, 86*, 87
3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court1969–70, 73
Flag of Argentina.svg Gabriela Sabatini 1991–93
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis1997–98, 00
Flag of the United States.svg Lindsay Davenport 1998–99, 05
2 Flag of the United States.svg Venus Williams1998, 02
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg / Flag of the United States.svg Monica Seles1992, 02
Flag of the United States.svg Jennifer Capriati2001–02
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Justine Henin2003, 06
1 Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King1969
Flag of the United States.svg Rosemary Casals 1969
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade 1972
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong Cawley1973
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Hana Mandlíková 1981
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Helena Suková 1986*
Flag of Germany.svg Claudia Kohde-Kilsch 1987
Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario1991
Flag of Spain.svg Conchita Martínez1995
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Kim Clijsters2003
Flag of France.svg Amélie Mauresmo2004
Flag of Russia.svg Maria Sharapova 2005
Flag of Belarus.svg Aryna Sabalenka 2023
*Australian Open not played in 1986

Made all 3 available quarterfinals

Achievements at all 4 majors by year

Achievements at 3 out of 4 majors by year

Consecutive titles

#TitlesYears
6 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court 1969–71
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova 1983–84
5 Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf 1988–89
4 Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf (2)1993–94
Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams 2002–03
Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams (2)2014–15
3 Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King 1972
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova (2)1981–82
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert 1982–83
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf (3)1989–90
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Monica Seles 1991–92
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf (4)1995
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf (5)1996
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis 1997–98
#FinalsYears
13 Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf [7] 1987–90
11 Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova1985–87
6 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court1969–71
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova (2)1983–84
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert1984–85
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Monica Seles1991–93
5 Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf (2)1993–94
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis1997–98
4 Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert (2)1982–83
Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario 1994–95
Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams2002–03
Flag of the United States.svg Venus Williams 2002–03
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Justine Henin 2006
Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams (2)2014–15
#Semifinals
19 Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
15 Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf
11 Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis
10 Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams
9 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert (2)
7 Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert (3)
6 Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf (2)
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg / Flag of the United States.svg Monica Seles
Flag of the United States.svg Jennifer Capriati
Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams (2)
Flag of Belarus.svg Aryna Sabalenka
#Quarterfinals
19 Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf
15 Flag of Argentina.svg Gabriela Sabatini
11 Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis
10 Flag of the United States.svg Lindsay Davenport
Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams
9 Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert (2)
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf (2)
Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams (2)
#Match wins
45 Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
40 Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf
35 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court
33 Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams
Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams (2)
32 Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf (2)
27 Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf (3)
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg / Flag of the United States.svg Monica Seles
26 Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf (4)
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis
#Appearances
69 Flag of France.svg Alizé Cornet
62 Flag of Japan.svg Ai Sugiyama [8]
61 Flag of Italy.svg Francesca Schiavone
56 Flag of Serbia.svg Jelena Janković
54 Flag of France.svg Nathalie Dechy
Flag of Russia.svg Elena Likhovtseva
52 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Patty Schnyder
51 Flag of Germany.svg Angelique Kerber
48 Flag of Serbia.svg Ana Ivanovic
Flag of Russia.svg Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova

Per Grand Slam tournament

Titles per tournament

Finals per tournament

Match wins per tournament

Match record per tournament

%W–LAustralian Open
95.521–1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court
91.543–4 Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg / Flag of the United States.svg Monica Seles
88.747–6 Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf
88.230–4 Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
88.152–7 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis
87.692–13 Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams
86.545–7 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg / Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
82.743–9 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Kim Clijsters
82.638–8 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Justine Henin
82.428–6 Flag of Belarus.svg Aryna Sabalenka
%W–LFrench Open
95.220–1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court
94.635–2 Flag of Poland.svg Iga Świątek
92.372–6 Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
89.484–10 Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf
88.438–5 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Justine Henin
87.154–8 Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg / Flag of the United States.svg Monica Seles
84.772–13 Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
83.169–14 Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams
82.456–12 Flag of Russia.svg Maria Sharapova
82.351–11 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg / Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
%W–LWimbledon
91.474–7 Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf
89.6120–14 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg / Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
87.598–14 Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams
86.765–10 Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
86.596–15 Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
84.549–9 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong Cawley
84.427–5 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court
82.690–19 Flag of the United States.svg Venus Williams
80.349–12 Flag of the United States.svg Lindsay Davenport
%W–LUS Open
90.629–3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court
89.4101–12 Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
89.073–9 Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf
88.631–4 Flag of the United States.svg Tracy Austin
87.8108–15 Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams
85.736–6 Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
84.438–7 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Kim Clijsters
84.391–17 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg / Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
84.153–10 Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg / Flag of the United States.svg Monica Seles
83.335–7 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Justine Henin

Grand Slam miscellaneous

Grand Slam season streaks

Grand Slams won without losing a set

#PlayerMajors
6 Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova 1983 WM, 1983 US, 1984 WM, 1986 WM, 1987 US, 1990 WM
Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams 2002 WM, 2002 US, 2008 US, 2010 WM, 2014 US, 2017 AU
5 Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert 1974 FR, 1976 US, 1977 US, 1978 US, 1981 WM
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf 1988 AU, 1988 FR, 1989 AU, 1994 AU, 1996 US
4 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong 1971 FR, 1975 AU, 1976 AU, 1977 AU (Dec)
3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court 1969 US, 1970 AU, 1973 AU
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King 1971 US, 1972 FR, 1972 US
Flag of the United States.svg Lindsay Davenport 1998 US, 1999 WM, 2000 AU
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Justine Henin 2006 FR, 2007 FR, 2007 US
2 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis 1997 AU, 1997 US
Flag of the United States.svg Venus Williams 2001 US, 2008 WM
1 Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Monica Seles 1992 US
Flag of Russia.svg Maria Sharapova 2008 AU
Flag of France.svg Marion Bartoli 2013 WM
Flag of Poland.svg Iga Świątek 2020 FR
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Emma Raducanu 2021 US
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ashleigh Barty 2022 AU
Flag of Belarus.svg Aryna Sabalenka 2024 AU

Youngest and oldest at Grand Slams

Winning first and last titles

Winning a title

Reaching a final

Grand Slam titles by decade

All tournaments

Titles and finals

#Titles
167 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg / Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
157 Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
107 Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf
92 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court
73 Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams
68 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong
67 Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
55 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade
Flag of the United States.svg Lindsay Davenport
53 Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg / Flag of the United States.svg Monica Seles
#FinalsRecord
239 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg / Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova167–72
230 Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert157–73
138 Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf107–31
122 Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King67–55
121 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court92–29
119 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong68–51
98 Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams73–25
93 Flag of the United States.svg Lindsay Davenport55–38
85 Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg / Flag of the United States.svg Monica Seles53–32
83 Flag of the United States.svg Venus Williams 49–34

Matches

#Played
1661 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg / Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova [10]
1455 Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
1217 Flag of Germany.svg Tatjana Maria
1197 Flag of Italy.svg Sara Errani
1177 Flag of the United States.svg Varvara Lepchenko
1168 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade
1099 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Patty Schnyder
1096 Flag of the United States.svg Venus Williams
1093 Flag of Italy.svg Francesca Schiavone
1064 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Samantha Stosur
#Won
1442 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg / Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
1309 Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
900 Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf
858 Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams
839 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade
818 Flag of the United States.svg Venus Williams
765 Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez
733 Flag of the United States.svg Lindsay Davenport
719 Flag of Spain.svg Conchita Martínez
704 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong
#Played (active)
1217 Flag of Germany.svg Tatjana Maria
1197 Flag of Italy.svg Sara Errani
1177 Flag of the United States.svg Varvara Lepchenko
1096 Flag of the United States.svg Venus Williams
1061 Flag of Germany.svg Angelique Kerber
1013 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Karolína Plíšková
1002 Flag of France.svg Alizé Cornet
986 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Zhang Shuai
935 Flag of Denmark.svg Caroline Wozniacki
922 Flag of Russia.svg Vera Zvonareva
#Won (active)
818 Flag of the United States.svg Venus Williams
688 Flag of Italy.svg Sara Errani
683 Flag of Germany.svg Angelique Kerber
681 Flag of Germany.svg Tatjana Maria
675 Flag of the United States.svg Varvara Lepchenko
655 Flag of Denmark.svg Caroline Wozniacki
641 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Karolína Plíšková
634 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Petra Kvitova
629 Flag of Belarus.svg Victoria Azarenka
597 Flag of Russia.svg Vera Zvonareva
#Consecutive match winsYears
74 Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova 1984
66 Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf 1989–90
58 Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova1986–87
57 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court 1972–73
56 Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert 1974
54 Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova1983–84
46 Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf1988
45 Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf1987
42 Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert1975–76
41 Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova1982
39 Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova1982–83
37 Flag of Poland.svg Iga Świątek2022

Most titles / finals at a single tournament

#PlayerTournamentYears
Titles
12 Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova Chicago 1978–83, 86–88, 90–92 [11]
11 Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova Eastbourne 1978, 82–86, 88–91, 93
9 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg / Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova Washington 1975, 77–78, 82–83, 85–86, 88, 90
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova Wimbledon 1978–79, 82–87, 90
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova Dallas 1979–83, 85–87, 90
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf German Open 1986–89, 91–94, 96
8 Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert Family Circle 1974–78, 81, 84–85
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova WTA Tour Finals 1978–79, 81, 83–85, 86 (x2)
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova Los Angeles 1978, 80–81, 83, 86, 89, 92–93
Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams Miami Masters 2002–04, 07–08, 13–15
7 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg / Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova Orlando 1974, 80–85
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert French Open 1974–75, 79–80, 83, 85–86
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi GrafWimbledon1988–89, 91–93, 95–96
Flag of the United States.svg Serena WilliamsWimbledon2002–03, 09–10, 12, 15–16
Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams Australian Open 2003, 05, 07, 09–10, 15, 17
6 Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert U.S. Clay Court Championships 1972–75, 79–80
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert US Open 1975–78, 80, 82
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova Houston 1976–79, 83, 85
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert Eckerd Open, Tampa Bay Area 1971, 73–74, 82, 87–88
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf Hamburg 1987–92
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova Filderstadt & Stuttgart 1982–83, 86–88, 92
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf Zurich 1986–87, 89–92
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf Brighton 1986, 88–92
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf Virginia Slims of Florida 1987, 89, 92–95
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi GrafFrench Open1987–88, 93, 95–96, 99
Flag of the United States.svg Serena WilliamsUS Open1999, 02, 08, 12–14
Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario Spanish Open 1989–90, 93–95, 01 [12]
#PlayerTournamentYears
Finals
14 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg / Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova WTA Tour Finals1975, 78–85, 86 (x2), 89, 91–92
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg / Flag of the United States.svg Martina NavratilovaChicago1975, 78–83, 86–88, 90–93
13 Flag of the United States.svg Martina NavratilovaEastbourne1978–79, 82–87, 88–91, 93
12 Flag of the United States.svg Martina NavratilovaWimbledon1978–79, 82–90, 94
11 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg / Flag of the United States.svg Martina NavratilovaWashington1975, 77–80, 82–83, 85–86, 88, 90
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg / Flag of the United States.svg Martina NavratilovaDallas1975–76, 79–83, 85–87, 90
Flag of the United States.svg Martina NavratilovaLos Angeles1977–81, 83, 86, 89–90, 92–93
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf German Open1985–89, 90–94, 96
Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams Wimbledon2002–04, 08–10, 12, 15–16, 18–19
10 Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert Wimbledon1973–74, 76, 78–82, 84–85
Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams Miami Masters 1999, 02–04, 07–09, 13–15
Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams US Open 1999, 01–02, 08, 11–14, 18–19
9 Flag of the United States.svg Chris EvertUS Open1975–80, 82–84
Flag of the United States.svg Chris EvertFamily Circle1974–78, 81, 84–86
Flag of the United States.svg Chris EvertFrench Open1973–75, 79–80, 83–86
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova Houston 1976–80, 83, 85, 87–88
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova Stuttgart 1979, 81–83, 86–88, 91–92
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova West Classic 1979–80, 84, 88, 90–94
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf Florida 1986–89, 91–95
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi GrafFrench Open1987–90, 92–93, 95–96, 99
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi GrafWimbledon1987–89, 91–93, 95–96, 99
Flag of the United States.svg Venus Williams Wimbledon2000–03, 05, 07–09, 17

Career match streaks

Titles by court type

Match wins by court type

Match record by court type

Career season streaks

Single season records

Year-end Championships

WTA Premier/Tier One (since inception in 1988)

Titles by court type

Olympic tournaments

Tennis was reinstated as an official Olympic sport in 1988. There have been nine tournaments in the Open Era.

WTA rankings achievements

WTA rankings began in 1975. These weekly rankings determine tournament eligibility and seedings. At the end of each year they also become the official WTA season rankings.

Correct as of 7 October 2024 with (▲) indicating active streaks. [17] .

Year-end rankings total through 2023

Prize money

See WTA Prize money. As prize money has increased strongly in recent decades, the lists of prize money leaders for the Open Era (since 1968) and for the WTA Tour period (since 1973) are the same.

See also

References

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