Top ten ranked female tennis players (1921–1974)

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This article presents top ten lists of female singles tennis players, as ranked by various official and non-official ranking authorities throughout the history of the sport.

Contents

The article is split into two sections: 1921–1974, and since 1975 when the first official WTA rankings were published, for ease of navigation.

Top ten rankings by year

1921

A. Wallis Myers [1]
( The Daily Telegraph )
B. H. Liddell Hart [2]
( The Times )
  1. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Lenglen
  2. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg M. Bjurstedt Mallory
  3. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg M. K. Browne
  4. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg E. Ryan
  5. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg K. McKane
  6. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg M. Sutton Bundy
  7. Red Ensign of South Africa (1912-1951).svg I. Peacock
  8. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg G. Beamish
  9. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg E. Goss
  10. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg M. Zinderstein Jessup
  1. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Lenglen
  2. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg M. Bjurstedt Mallory
  3. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg M. K. Browne
  4. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg E. Ryan
  5. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg K. McKane
  6. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg M. Sutton Bundy
  7. Red Ensign of South Africa (1912-1951).svg I. Peacock
  8. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg M. Zinderstein Jessup
  9. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg E. Goss
  10. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg G. Beamish

1922

A. Wallis Myers [3]
  1. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Lenglen
  2. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg M. Bjurstedt Mallory
  3. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Wills
  4. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg K. McKane
  5. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg G. Beamish
  6. Red Ensign of South Africa (1912-1951).svg I. Peacock
  7. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg E. Ryan
  8. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg M. Zinderstein Jessup
  9. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg M. Sutton Bundy
  10. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Molesworth

1923

A. Wallis Myers [3] B. H. Liddell Hart [4]
  1. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Lenglen
  2. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg K. McKane
  3. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Wills
  4. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg G. Beamish
  5. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg M. Bjurstedt Mallory
  6. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg E. Goss
  7. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg E. Ryan
  8. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg J. Vlasto
  9. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg L. Bancroft
  10. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Molesworth
  1. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Lenglen
  2. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Wills
  3. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg K. McKane
  4. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg E. Ryan
  5. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg M. Bjurstedt Mallory
  6. British Raj Red Ensign.svg A. Clayton
  7. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg E. Goss
  8. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg G. Beamish
  9. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg P. Covell
  10. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg G. Golding

1924

A. Wallis Myers [3]
  1. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Lenglen
  2. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg K. McKane
  3. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Wills
  4. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg M. Bjurstedt Mallory
  5. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg M. K. Browne
  6. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg E. Goss
  7. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg E. Ryan
  8. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg P. Satterthwaite
  9. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg M. Zinderstein Jessup
  10. Flag of Australia (converted).svg S. Lance

1925

A. Wallis Myers [3] Bill Tilden
(American Lawn Tennis) [5]
  1. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Lenglen
  2. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Wills
  3. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg K. McKane
  4. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg E. Ryan
  5. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg M. Bjurstedt Mallory
  6. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg E. Goss
  7. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg D. Douglass Chambers
  8. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg J. Fry
  9. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg M. Billout
  10. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg M. Zinderstein Jessup
  1. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Lenglen
  2. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Wills
  3. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg K. McKane
  4. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg E. Ryan
  5. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg M. Bjurstedt Mallory
  6. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg J. Fry
  7. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg M. K. Browne
  8. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg M. Billout
  9. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg M. Zinderstein Jessup

(incomplete)

1926

A. Wallis Myers [3] Suzanne Lenglen [6]
  1. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Lenglen
  2. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg K. McKane Godfree
  3. Flag of Spain (1785-1873, 1875-1931).svg L. de Álvarez
  4. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg M. Bjurstedt Mallory
  5. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg E. Ryan
  6. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg M. K. Browne
  7. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg J. Fry
  8. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg P. Holcroft Watson
  9. =Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg M. Zinderstein Jessup
    =Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg J. Vlasto
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Wills
  2. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg K. McKane Godfree
  3. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg M. Bjurstedt Mallory
  4. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg E. Ryan
  5. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg M. K. Browne
  6. Flag of Spain (1785-1873, 1875-1931).svg L. de Álvarez
  7. Flag of the Netherlands.svg K. Bouman
  8. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg J. Fry
  9. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg J. Vlasto
  10. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg E. Goss

1927

A. Wallis Myers [3] Bill Tilden [7]
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Wills
  2. Flag of Spain (1785-1873, 1875-1931).svg L. de Álvarez
  3. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg E. Ryan
  4. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg M. Bjurstedt Mallory
  5. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg K. McKane Godfree
  6. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg B. Nuthall
  7. Red Ensign of South Africa (1912-1951).svg B. Heine
  8. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg J. Fry
  9. Flag of the Netherlands.svg K. Bouman
  10. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg C. Hosmer Chapin
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Wills
  2. Flag of Spain (1785-1873, 1875-1931).svg L. de Álvarez
  3. Flag of the Netherlands.svg K. Bouman
  4. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg B. Nuthall
  5. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg M. Bjurstedt Mallory
  6. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg J. Fry
  7. Red Ensign of South Africa (1912-1951).svg B. Heine
  8. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg E. Ryan
  9. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg C. Hosmer Chapin
  10. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg K. McKane Godfree

1928

A. Wallis Myers [8]
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Wills
  2. Flag of Spain (1785-1873, 1875-1931).svg L. de Álvarez
  3. Flag of Australia (converted).svg D. Akhurst
  4. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg E. Bennett
  5. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg P. Holcroft Watson
  6. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg E. Ryan
  7. Flag of Germany (3-2 aspect ratio).svg C. Aussem
  8. Flag of the Netherlands.svg K. Bouman
  9. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Jacobs
  10. Flag of Australia (converted).svg E. Boyd

1929

A. Wallis Myers [9] F. Gordon Lowe [10]
( The Scotsman )
Jean Samazeuilh [11]
( Le Miroir des sports  [ fr ])
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Wills
  2. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg P. Holcroft Watson
  3. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Jacobs
  4. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg B. Nuthall
  5. Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg B. Heine
  6. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Passermard Mathieu
  7. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg E. Bennett
  8. Flag of Germany (3-2 aspect ratio).svg P. von Reznicek
  9. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg P. Saunders Michell
  10. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg E. Goldsack
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Wills
  2. Flag of Spain (1785-1873, 1875-1931).svg L. de Álvarez
  3. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg P. Holcroft Watson
  4. Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg B. Heine
  5. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Jacobs
  6. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg B. Nuthall
  7. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Passermard Mathieu
  8. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg E. Bennett
  9. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg E. Ryan
  10. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg E. Goldsack
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Wills
  2. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg P. Holcroft Watson
  3. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Jacobs
  4. Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg B. Heine
  5. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg B. Nuthall
  6. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Passermard Mathieu
  7. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg E. Bennett
  8. Flag of Germany (3-2 aspect ratio).svg P. von Reznicek
  9. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg P. Saunders Michell
  10. Flag of Spain (1785-1873, 1875-1931).svg L. de Álvarez

1930

A. Wallis Myers [12] Pierre Gillou [13]
( L'Auto )
Bill Tilden [13]
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Wills Moody
  2. Flag of Germany (3-2 aspect ratio).svg C. Aussem
  3. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg P. Holcroft Watson
  4. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg E. Ryan
  5. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Passermard Mathieu
  6. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Jacobs
  7. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg P. Mudford
  8. Flag of Spain (1785-1873, 1875-1931).svg L. de Álvarez
  9. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg B. Nuthall
  10. Flag of Germany (3-2 aspect ratio).svg H. Krahwinkel
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Wills Moody
  2. Flag of Germany (3-2 aspect ratio).svg C. Aussem
  3. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Passermard Mathieu
  4. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg E. Ryan
  5. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg P. Holcroft Watson
  6. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Jacobs
  7. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg B. Nuthall
  8. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg P. Mudford
  9. Flag of Spain (1785-1873, 1875-1931).svg L. de Álvarez
  10. Flag of Germany (3-2 aspect ratio).svg H. Krahwinkel
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Wills Moody
  2. Flag of Germany (3-2 aspect ratio).svg C. Aussem
  3. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg E. Ryan
  4. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg P. Holcroft Watson
  5. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Jacobs
  6. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Passermard Mathieu
  7. Flag of Spain (1785-1873, 1875-1931).svg L. de Álvarez
  8. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg B. Nuthall
  9. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg J. Ridley
  10. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg P. Mudford

1931

A. Wallis Myers [14] Pierre Gillou [15] Didier Poulain
(L'Auto) [15]
Bill Tilden [16]
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Wills Moody
  2. Flag of Germany (3-2 aspect ratio).svg C. Aussem
  3. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg E. Bennett Whittingstall
  4. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Jacobs
  5. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg B. Nuthall
  6. Flag of Germany (3-2 aspect ratio).svg H. Krahwinkel
  7. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Passermard Mathieu
  8. Flag of Spain (1785-1873, 1875-1931).svg L. de Álvarez
  9. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg P. Mudford
  10. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg E. Goldsack Pittman
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Wills Moody
  2. Flag of Germany (3-2 aspect ratio).svg C. Aussem
  3. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg B. Nuthall
  4. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Jacobs
  5. Flag of Germany (3-2 aspect ratio).svg H. Krahwinkel
  6. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Passermard Mathieu
  7. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg E. Bennett Whittingstall
  8. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg P. Mudford
  9. Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg L. Payot
  10. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg A. McCune Harper
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Wills Moody
  2. Flag of Germany (3-2 aspect ratio).svg C. Aussem
  3. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg B. Nuthall
  4. Flag of Germany (3-2 aspect ratio).svg H. Krahwinkel
  5. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Jacobs
  6. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Passermard Mathieu
  7. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg P. Mudford
  8. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg E. Bennett Whittingstall
  9. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg J. Ridley
  10. =Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg L. Valerio
    =Flag of Belgium (civil).svg J. Sigart
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Wills Moody
  2. Flag of Germany (3-2 aspect ratio).svg C. Aussem
  3. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg E. Bennett Whittingstall
  4. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Jacobs
  5. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg B. Nuthall
  6. Flag of Germany (3-2 aspect ratio).svg H. Krahwinkel
  7. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg A. McCune Harper
  8. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Passermard Mathieu
  9. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg D. Round
  10. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg P. Mudford

1932

A. Wallis Myers [17] Pierre Gillou [18]
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Wills Moody
  2. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Jacobs
  3. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Passermard Mathieu
  4. Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg L. Payot
  5. Flag of Germany (3-2 aspect ratio).svg H. Krahwinkel
  6. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg M. Heeley
  7. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg E. Bennett Whittingstall
  8. Flag of Germany (3-2 aspect ratio).svg M.-L. Horn
  9. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg K. Stammers
  10. Flag of Belgium (civil).svg J. Sigart
Only 6 players ranked:
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Wills Moody
  2. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Jacobs
  3. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Passermard Mathieu
  4. Flag of Germany (3-2 aspect ratio).svg H. Krahwinkel
  5. Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg L. Payot
  6. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg M. Heeley

1933

A. Wallis Myers [19] Pierre Gillou [20]
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Wills Moody
  2. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Jacobs
  3. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg D. Round
  4. Flag of Germany (1933-1935).svg H. Krahwinkel
  5. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg M. Scriven
  6. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Passermard Mathieu
  7. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg S. Palfrey
  8. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg B. Nuthall
  9. Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg L. Payot
  10. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg A. Marble
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Wills Moody
  2. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Jacobs
  3. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg D. Round
  4. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg M. Scriven
  5. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Passermard Mathieu
  6. Flag of Germany (1933-1935).svg H. Krahwinkel
  7. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg S. Palfrey
  8. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg B. Nuthall
  9. Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg L. Payot
  10. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Jung Henrotin

1934

A. Wallis Myers [21] Pierre Gillou [22] Ned Potter
(American Lawn Tennis) [23]
  1. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg D. Round
  2. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Jacobs
  3. Flag of Denmark.svg H. Krahwinkel Sperling
  4. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg S. Palfrey
  5. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg M. Scriven
  6. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Passermard Mathieu
  7. Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg L. Payot
  8. Flag of Australia (converted).svg J. Hartigan
  9. Flag of Germany (1933-1935).svg C. Aussem
  10. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg C. Babcock
  1. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg D. Round
  2. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Jacobs
  3. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg M. Scriven
  4. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Passermard Mathieu
  5. Flag of Australia (converted).svg J. Hartigan
  6. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg S. Palfrey
  7. Flag of Denmark.svg H. Krahwinkel Sperling
  8. Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg L. Payot
  9. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg C. Babcock
  10. Flag of the Netherlands.svg M. Rollin Couquerque
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Jacobs
  2. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg D. Round
  3. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg S. Palfrey
  4. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg M. Scriven
  5. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Passermard Mathieu
  6. Flag of Australia (converted).svg J. Hartigan
  7. Flag of Denmark.svg H. Krahwinkel Sperling
  8. Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg L. Payot
  9. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg C. Babcock
  10. Flag of Germany (1933-1935).svg C. Aussem

1935

A. Wallis Myers [24] Pierre Gillou [25] Ned Potter [23] The Times [26]
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Wills Moody
  2. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Jacobs
  3. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg K. Stammers
  4. Flag of Denmark.svg H. Krahwinkel Sperling
  5. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg S. Palfrey Fabyan
  6. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg D. Round
  7. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg M. Arnold
  8. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Passermard Mathieu
  9. Flag of Australia (converted).svg J. Hartigan
  10. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg M. Scriven
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Wills Moody
  2. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Jacobs
  3. Flag of Denmark.svg H. Krahwinkel Sperling
  4. Flag of Australia (converted).svg J. Hartigan
  5. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Passermard Mathieu
  6. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg K. Stammers
  7. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg D. Round
  8. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg S. Palfrey Fabyan
  9. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg M. Arnold
  10. Flag of Poland (1928-1980).svg J. Jędrzejowska
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Wills Moody
  2. Flag of Denmark.svg H. Krahwinkel Sperling
  3. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Jacobs
  4. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Passermard Mathieu
  5. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg K. Stammers
  6. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg M. Arnold
  7. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg D. Round
  8. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg S. Palfrey Fabyan
  9. Flag of Australia (converted).svg J. Hartigan
  10. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg P. Mudford King
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Wills Moody
  2. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Jacobs
  3. Flag of Denmark.svg H. Krahwinkel Sperling
  4. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg K. Stammers
  5. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Passermard Mathieu
  6. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg D. Round
  7. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg S. Palfrey Fabyan
  8. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg M. Scriven
  9. Flag of Australia (converted).svg J. Hartigan
  10. Flag of Poland (1928-1980).svg J. Jędrzejowska

1936

A. Wallis Myers [27] Pierre Gillou [28] Ned Potter [29] The Times [30] Harry Hopman [31]
( Melbourne Herald )
Mervyn Weston [32]
( The Australasian )
Fred Perry [33]
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Wills Moody
  2. Flag of Denmark.svg H. Krahwinkel Sperling
  3. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg D. Round
  4. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg A. Marble
  5. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Passermard Mathieu
  6. Flag of Poland (1928-1980).svg J. Jędrzejowska
  7. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg K. Stammers
  8. Flag of Chile.svg A. Lizana
  9. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg S. Palfrey Fabyan
  10. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg C. Babcock
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Jacobs
  2. Flag of Denmark.svg H. Krahwinkel Sperling
  3. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg A. Marble
  4. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Passermard Mathieu
  5. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg D. Round
  6. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg K. Stammers
  7. Flag of Poland (1928-1980).svg J. Jędrzejowska
  8. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg S. Palfrey Fabyan
  9. Flag of Chile.svg A. Lizana
  10. Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg M.-L. Horn
  1. Flag of Denmark.svg H. Krahwinkel Sperling
  2. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Jacobs
  3. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg A. Marble
  4. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg D. Round
  5. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Passermard Mathieu
  6. Flag of Poland (1928-1980).svg J. Jędrzejowska
  7. Flag of Spain (1785-1873, 1875-1931).svg L. de Álvarez
  8. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg K. Stammers
  9. Flag of Chile.svg A. Lizana
  10. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg C. Babcock
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Jacobs
  2. Flag of Denmark.svg H. Krahwinkel Sperling
  3. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg K. Stammers
  4. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg A. Marble
  5. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg D. Round
  6. Flag of Poland (1928-1980).svg J. Jędrzejowska
  7. Flag of Chile.svg A. Lizana
  8. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg S. Palfrey Fabyan
  9. Flag of Spain (1785-1873, 1875-1931).svg L. de Álvarez
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Jacobs
  2. Flag of Denmark.svg H. Krahwinkel Sperling
  3. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg K. Stammers
  4. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg A. Marble
  5. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg D. Round
  6. Flag of Poland (1928-1980).svg J. Jędrzejowska
  7. Flag of Chile.svg A. Lizana
  8. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Passermard Mathieu
  9. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg S. Palfrey Fabyan
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Jacobs
  2. Flag of Denmark.svg H. Krahwinkel Sperling
  3. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg A. Marble
  4. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Passermard Mathieu
  5. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg D. Round
  6. Flag of Poland (1928-1980).svg J. Jędrzejowska
  7. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg K. Stammers
  8. Flag of Chile.svg A. Lizana
  9. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg S. Palfrey Fabyan
  10. Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg M.-L. Horn
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Jacobs
  2. Flag of Denmark.svg H. Krahwinkel Sperling
  3. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg D. Round
  4. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg A. Marble
  5. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg K. Stammers
  6. Flag of Poland (1928-1980).svg J. Jędrzejowska
  7. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Passermard Mathieu
  8. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg S. Palfrey Fabyan
  9. Flag of Chile.svg A. Lizana
  10. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg C. Babcock

1937

A. Wallis Myers [34] Pierre Gillou [35] Ned Potter [36] The Times [37] Harry Hopman [38] [39] Mervyn Weston [40] Alfred Chave
(Brisbane Telegraph) [41]
  1. Flag of Chile.svg A. Lizana
  2. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg D. Round Little
  3. Flag of Poland (1928-1980).svg J. Jędrzejowska
  4. Flag of Denmark.svg H. Krahwinkel Sperling
  5. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Passermard Mathieu
  6. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Jacobs
  7. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg A. Marble
  8. Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg M.-L. Horn
  9. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg M. Hardwick
  10. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg D. Bundy
  1. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg D. Round Little
  2. Flag of Denmark.svg H. Krahwinkel Sperling
  3. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Passermard Mathieu
  4. Flag of Chile.svg A. Lizana
  5. Flag of Poland (1928-1980).svg J. Jędrzejowska
  6. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg A. Marble
  7. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg D. Bundy
  8. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Jacobs
  9. Flag of Australia (converted).svg N. Wynne
  10. Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg M.-L. Horn
  1. Flag of Chile.svg A. Lizana
  2. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg D. Round Little
  3. Flag of Denmark.svg H. Krahwinkel Sperling
  4. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Passermard Mathieu
  5. Flag of Poland (1928-1980).svg J. Jędrzejowska
  6. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg A. Marble
  7. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg D. Bundy
  8. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Jacobs
  9. Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg M.-L. Horn
  10. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg M. Hardwick
  1. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg D. Round Little
  2. Flag of Chile.svg A. Lizana
  3. Flag of Poland (1928-1980).svg J. Jędrzejowska
  4. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg A. Marble
  5. Flag of Denmark.svg H. Krahwinkel Sperling
  6. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Passermard Mathieu
  7. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Jacobs
  8. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg D. Bundy
  9. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg M. Scriven
  10. Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg M.-L. Horn
  1. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg D. Round Little
  2. Flag of Poland (1928-1980).svg J. Jędrzejowska
  3. Flag of Chile.svg A. Lizana
  4. Flag of Denmark.svg H. Krahwinkel Sperling
  5. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg A. Marble
  6. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Passermard Mathieu
  7. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Jacobs
  8. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg M. Hardwick
  9. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg M. Scriven
  10. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg D. Bundy
  1. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg D. Round Little
  2. Flag of Chile.svg A. Lizana
  3. Flag of Poland (1928-1980).svg J. Jędrzejowska
  4. Flag of Denmark.svg H. Krahwinkel Sperling
  5. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Passermard Mathieu
  6. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg A. Marble
  7. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Jacobs
  8. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg M. Hardwick
  9. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg M. Scriven
  10. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg K. Stammers
  1. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg D. Round Little
  2. Flag of Poland (1928-1980).svg J. Jędrzejowska
  3. Flag of Chile.svg A. Lizana
  4. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Passermard Mathieu
  5. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg A. Marble
  6. Flag of Denmark.svg H. Krahwinkel Sperling
  7. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Jacobs
  8. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg M. Scriven
  9. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg K. Stammers
  10. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg S. Noel

1938

A. Wallis Myers [42] Pierre Gillou [43] Ned Potter [44] F. Gordon Lowe [45] The Times [45] American Lawn Tennis [44] Mervyn Weston [46] Pierre Goldschmidt
(L'Auto) [47]
Alfred Chave [48] G. H. McElhone [45]
( The Sydney Morning Herald )
"International"
( The Referee ). [49]
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Wills Moody
  2. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Jacobs
  3. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg A. Marble
  4. Flag of Denmark.svg H. Krahwinkel Sperling
  5. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Passermard Mathieu
  6. Flag of Poland (1928-1980).svg J. Jędrzejowska
  7. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg S. Palfrey Fabyan
  8. Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg B. Heine Miller
  9. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg K. Stammers
  10. Flag of Australia (converted).svg N. Wynne
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Wills Moody
  2. Flag of Denmark.svg H. Krahwinkel Sperling
  3. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg A. Marble
  4. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Jacobs
  5. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg S. Palfrey Fabyan
  6. Flag of Poland (1928-1980).svg J. Jędrzejowska
  7. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg D. Bundy
  8. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Passermard Mathieu
  9. Flag of Australia (converted).svg N. Wynne
  10. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg M. Lumb
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Wills Moody
  2. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg A. Marble
  3. Flag of Denmark.svg H. Krahwinkel Sperling
  4. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Jacobs
  5. Flag of Poland (1928-1980).svg J. Jędrzejowska
  6. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg M. Scriven
  7. Flag of Australia (converted).svg N. Wynne
  8. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg S. Palfrey Fabyan
  9. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg M. Lumb
  10. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Passermard Mathieu
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Wills Moody
  2. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg A. Marble
  3. Flag of Denmark.svg H. Krahwinkel Sperling
  4. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Jacobs
  5. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg S. Palfrey Fabyan
  6. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Passermard Mathieu
  7. Flag of Australia (converted).svg N. Wynne
  8. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg M. Lumb
  9. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg D. Bundy
  10. Flag of Poland (1928-1980).svg J. Jędrzejowska
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Wills Moody
  2. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg A. Marble
  3. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Jacobs
  4. Flag of Denmark.svg H. Krahwinkel Sperling
  5. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg S. Palfrey Fabyan
  6. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Passermard Mathieu
  7. Flag of Australia (converted).svg N. Wynne
  8. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg D. Bundy
  9. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg M. Lumb
  10. Flag of Poland (1928-1980).svg J. Jędrzejowska
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Wills Moody
  2. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg A. Marble
  3. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Jacobs
  4. Flag of Denmark.svg H. Krahwinkel Sperling
  5. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg S. Palfrey Fabyan
  6. Flag of Poland (1928-1980).svg J. Jędrzejowska
  7. Flag of Australia (converted).svg N. Wynne
  8. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg D. Bundy
  9. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Passermard Mathieu
  10. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg M. Lumb
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Wills Moody
  2. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg A. Marble
  3. Flag of Denmark.svg H. Krahwinkel Sperling
  4. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Jacobs
  5. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg S. Palfrey Fabyan
  6. Flag of Poland (1928-1980).svg J. Jędrzejowska
  7. Flag of Australia (converted).svg N. Wynne
  8. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Passermard Mathieu
  9. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg M. Lumb
  10. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg D. Bundy
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Wills Moody
  2. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg A. Marble
  3. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Jacobs
  4. Flag of Denmark.svg H. Krahwinkel Sperling
  5. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg S. Palfrey Fabyan
  6. Flag of Australia (converted).svg N. Wynne
  7. Flag of Poland (1928-1980).svg J. Jędrzejowska
  8. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg D. Bundy
  9. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Passermard Mathieu
  10. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg M. Hardwick
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Wills Moody
  2. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Jacobs
  3. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Passermard Mathieu
  4. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg A. Marble
  5. Flag of Denmark.svg H. Krahwinkel Sperling
  6. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg M. Lumb
  7. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg S. Palfrey Fabyan
  8. Flag of Australia (converted).svg N. Wynne
  9. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg D. Bundy
  10. Flag of Poland (1928-1980).svg J. Jędrzejowska
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Wills Moody
  2. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg A. Marble
  3. Flag of Denmark.svg H. Krahwinkel Sperling
  4. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Jacobs
  5. Flag of Poland (1928-1980).svg J. Jędrzejowska
  6. Flag of Australia (converted).svg N. Wynne
  7. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg S. Palfrey Fabyan
  8. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg D. Bundy
  9. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Passermard Mathieu
  10. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg K. Stammers
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Wills Moody
  2. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg A. Marble
  3. Flag of Denmark.svg H. Krahwinkel Sperling
  4. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Jacobs
  5. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg S. Palfrey Fabyan
  6. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Passermard Mathieu
  7. Flag of Australia (converted).svg N. Wynne
  8. Flag of Poland (1928-1980).svg J. Jędrzejowska
  9. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg D. Bundy
  10. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg K. Stammers

1939

American Lawn Tennis [50] Pierre Gillou [51] Ned Potter [52] F. Gordon Lowe [53] The Times [54] Alfred Chave [55] G. H. McElhone [56]
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg A. Marble
  2. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg K. Stammers
  3. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Jacobs
  4. Flag of Poland (1928-1980).svg J. Jędrzejowska
  5. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg S. Palfrey Fabyan
  6. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Passermard Mathieu
  7. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Scott
  8. Flag of Denmark.svg H. Krahwinkel Sperling
  9. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg M. Hardwick
  10. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg M. Scriven
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg A. Marble
  2. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg K. Stammers
  3. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Jacobs
  4. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg S. Palfrey Fabyan
  5. Flag of Denmark.svg H. Krahwinkel Sperling
  6. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Passermard Mathieu
  7. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg M. Hardwick
  8. Flag of Poland (1928-1980).svg J. Jędrzejowska
  9. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Scott
  10. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg V. Wolfenden
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg A. Marble
  2. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Jacobs
  3. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg K. Stammers
  4. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg S. Palfrey Fabyan
  5. Flag of Poland (1928-1980).svg J. Jędrzejowska
  6. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Passermard Mathieu
  7. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Scott
  8. Flag of Denmark.svg H. Krahwinkel Sperling
  9. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg M. Hardwick
  10. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg M. Scriven
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg A. Marble
  2. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg K. Stammers
  3. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Jacobs
  4. Flag of Denmark.svg H. Krahwinkel Sperling
  5. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Passermard Mathieu
  6. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg S. Palfrey Fabyan
  7. Flag of Poland (1928-1980).svg J. Jędrzejowska
  8. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg M. Hardwick
  9. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Scott
  10. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg V. Wolfenden
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg A. Marble
  2. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg K. Stammers
  3. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Jacobs
  4. Flag of Denmark.svg H. Krahwinkel Sperling
  5. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Passermard Mathieu
  6. Flag of Poland (1928-1980).svg J. Jędrzejowska
  7. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg S. Palfrey Fabyan
  8. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg M. Hardwick
  9. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Scott
  10. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg D. Bundy
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg A. Marble
  2. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg K. Stammers
  3. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Jacobs
  4. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg S. Palfrey Fabyan
  5. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Passermard Mathieu
  6. Flag of Poland (1928-1980).svg J. Jędrzejowska
  7. Flag of Denmark.svg H. Krahwinkel Sperling
  8. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg F. James Hammersley
  9. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg D. Bundy
  10. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg D. Round Little
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg A. Marble
  2. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg K. Stammers
  3. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Jacobs
  4. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg S. Passermard Mathieu
  5. =Flag of Poland (1928-1980).svg J. Jędrzejowska
    =Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg S. Palfrey Fabyan
  6. Flag of Denmark.svg H. Krahwinkel Sperling
  7. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg M. Hardwick
  8. Flag of Australia (converted).svg E. Hood Westacott
  9. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Scott

1940–1945

no world rankings (World War II)

1946

Pierre Gillou; [57]
Ned Potter [23]
Harry Hopman [58]
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg P. Betz
  2. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg M. Osborne
  3. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg L. Brough
  4. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg D. Hart
  5. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg P. Canning Todd
  6. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg D. Bundy
  7. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg N. Adamson Landry
  8. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg K. Stammers Menzies
  9. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg S. Fry
  10. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg V. Wolfenden Kovacs
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg P. Betz
  2. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg M. Osborne
  3. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg L. Brough
  4. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg D. Hart
  5. Flag of Australia (converted).svg N. Wynne Bolton
  6. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg P. Canning Todd
  7. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg D. Bundy
  8. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg J. Bostock
  9. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg K. Stammers Menzies
  10. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg N. Adamson Landry

1947

Pierre Gillou [59] Ned Potter [60] [23] John Olliff [3]
(The Daily Telegraph)
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg M. Osborne duPont
  2. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg L. Brough
  3. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg D. Hart
  4. Flag of Australia (converted).svg N. Wynne Bolton
  5. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg P. Canning Todd
  6. Red Ensign of South Africa (1912-1951).svg S. Piercey Summers
  7. Flag of Romania.svg M. Rurac
  8. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg M. Arnold Prentiss
  9. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg S. Fry
  10. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg J. Bostock
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg L. Brough
  2. Flag of Australia (converted).svg N. Wynne Bolton
  3. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg M. Osborne duPont
  4. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg D. Hart
  5. Red Ensign of South Africa (1912-1951).svg S. Piercey Summers
  6. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg P. Canning Todd
  7. Flag of Romania.svg M. Rurac
  8. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg J. Bostock
  9. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg M. Arnold Prentiss
  10. Flag of Hungary (1949-1956; 1-2 aspect ratio).svg Z Körmöczy
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg M. Osborne duPont
  2. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg L. Brough
  3. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg D. Hart
  4. Flag of Australia (converted).svg N. Wynne Bolton
  5. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg P. Canning Todd
  6. Red Ensign of South Africa (1912-1951).svg S. Piercey Summers
  7. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg J. Bostock
  8. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg B. Krase
  9. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg B. Hilton
  10. Flag of Romania.svg M. Rurac

1948

Pierre Gillou [61] Ned Potter [62] John Olliff [3]
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg L. Brough
  2. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg M. Osborne duPont
  3. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg D. Hart
  4. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg P. Canning Todd
  5. Flag of Australia (converted).svg N. Wynne Bolton
  6. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg G. Moran
  7. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg N. Adamson Landry
  8. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg S. Fry
  9. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg J. Bostock
  10. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg B. Hilton
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg M. Osborne duPont
  2. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg L. Brough
  3. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg D. Hart
  4. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg P. Canning Todd
  5. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg G. Moran
  6. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg J. Bostock
  7. Flag of Hungary (1949-1956; 1-2 aspect ratio).svg Z Körmöczy
  8. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg N. Adamson Landry
  9. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg S. Fry
  10. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg V. Wolfenden Kovacs
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg M. Osborne duPont
  2. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg L. Brough
  3. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg D. Hart
  4. Flag of Australia (converted).svg N. Wynne Bolton
  5. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg P. Canning Todd
  6. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg J. Bostock
  7. Red Ensign of South Africa (1912-1951).svg S. Piercey Summers
  8. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg S. Fry
  9. Flag of Romania.svg M. Rurac
  10. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg N. Adamson Landry

1949

Pierre Gillou [63] Ned Potter [23] John Olliff [64]
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg M. Osborne duPont
  2. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg L. Brough
  3. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg D. Hart
  4. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg P. Canning Todd
  5. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg B. Hilton
  6. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg G. Moran
  7. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Pastall Perez
  8. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg S. Fry
  9. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg B. Baker
  10. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg J. Walker-Smith
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg M. Osborne duPont
  2. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg L. Brough
  3. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg D. Hart
  4. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg H. Pastall Perez
  5. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg P. Canning Todd
  6. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg S. Fry
  7. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg G. Moran
  8. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg B. Baker
  9. Flag of the United States.svg D. Head
  10. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg B. Hilton
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg M. Osborne duPont
  2. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg L. Brough
  3. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg D. Hart
  4. Flag of Australia (converted).svg N. Wynne Bolton
  5. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg P. Canning Todd
  6. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg B. Hilton
  7. Red Ensign of South Africa (1912-1951).svg S. Piercey Summers
  8. Flag of Italy.svg A. Ullstein Bossi
  9. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg J. Curry
  10. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg J. Walker-Smith

1950

Ned Potter [65] [23] John Olliff [66]
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg M. Osborne duPont
  2. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg D. Hart
  3. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg L. Brough
  4. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg P. Canning Todd
  5. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg S. Fry
  6. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg N. Chaffee
  7. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg J. Walker-Smith
  8. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg B. Baker
  9. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg B. Scofield
  10. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg B. Harrison (née Hilton)
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg M. Osborne duPont
  2. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg L. Brough
  3. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg D. Hart
  4. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg P. Canning Todd
  5. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg B. Scofield
  6. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg N. Chaffee
  7. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg B. Baker
  8. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg S. Fry
  9. Flag of Italy.svg A. Ullstein Bossi
  10. Flag of Argentina.svg M. T. de Weiss

1951

Pierre Gillou [67] Ned Potter [68] [23]
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg D. Hart
  2. Flag of the United States.svg M. Connolly
  3. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg S. Fry
  4. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg N. Chaffee Kiner
  5. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg J. Walker-Smith
  6. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg J. Quertier
  7. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg L. Brough
  8. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg B. Baker Fleitz
  9. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg P. Canning Todd
  10. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg K. Tuckey Maule
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg D. Hart
  2. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg S. Fry
  3. Flag of the United States.svg M. Connolly
  4. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg N. Chaffee Kiner
  5. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg J. Walker-Smith
  6. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg P. Canning Todd
  7. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg B. Baker Fleitz
  8. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg L. Brough
  9. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg M. Osborne duPont
  10. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg K. Tuckey Maule

1952

Ned Potter [23] Lance Tingay [69]
(The Daily Telegraph)
  1. Flag of the United States.svg M. Connolly
  2. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg D. Hart
  3. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg S. Fry
  4. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg L. Brough
  5. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg N. Chaffee Kiner
  6. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg P. Canning Todd
  7. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg J. Walker-Smith
  8. Flag of the United States.svg D. Head Knode
  9. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Mortimer
  10. Flag of the United States.svg A. Kanter
  1. Flag of the United States.svg M. Connolly
  2. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg D. Hart
  3. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg L. Brough
  4. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg S. Fry
  5. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg P. Canning Todd
  6. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg N. Chaffee Kiner
  7. Flag of Australia (converted).svg T. Coyne Long
  8. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg J. Walker-Smith
  9. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg J. Quertier-Rinkel
  10. Flag of the United States.svg D. Head Knode

1953

Ned Potter [70] [lower-alpha 1]
(World Tennis)
Lance Tingay [3]
  1. Flag of the United States.svg M. Connolly
  2. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg D. Hart
  3. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg S. Fry
  4. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg L. Brough
  5. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg M. Osborne duPont
  6. Flag of the United States.svg D. Head Knode
  7. Flag of Australia (converted).svg T. Coyne Long
  8. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Mortimer
  9. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg H. Fletcher
  10. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg A. Gibson
  1. Flag of the United States.svg M. Connolly
  2. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg D. Hart
  3. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg L. Brough
  4. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg S. Fry
  5. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg M. Osborne duPont
  6. Flag of the United States.svg D. Head Knode
  7. Flag of Hungary (1949-1956; 1-2 aspect ratio).svg Z Körmöczy
  8. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Mortimer
  9. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg H. Fletcher
  10. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg J. Quertier-Rinkel

1954

Ned Potter [72] Lance Tingay [73] New York Times
(panel of experts) [74] [75]
  1. Flag of the United States.svg M. Connolly
  2. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg D. Hart
  3. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg B. Baker Fleitz
  4. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg L. Brough
  5. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg B. Rosenquest Pratt
  6. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg S. Fry
  7. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg B. Breit
  8. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg D. Hard
  9. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Mortimer
  10. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg J. Mottram
  1. Flag of the United States.svg M. Connolly
  2. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg D. Hart
  3. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg B. Baker Fleitz
  4. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg L. Brough
  5. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg M. Osborne duPont
  6. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg S. Fry
  7. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg B. Rosenquest Pratt
  8. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg H. Fletcher
  9. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Mortimer
  10. =Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg G. Bucaille
    =Flag of Australia (converted).svg T. Coyne Long
  1. Flag of the United States.svg M. Connolly
  2. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg D. Hart
  3. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg L. Brough
  4. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg M. Osborne duPont
  5. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg S. Fry
  6. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg B. Rosenquest Pratt
  7. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg B. Baker Fleitz
  8. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg H. Fletcher
  9. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Mortimer
  10. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg J. Mottram

1955

Ned Potter [76] Lance Tingay [3] L'Équipe
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg D. Hart
  2. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg L. Brough
  3. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg B. Baker Fleitz
  4. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Mortimer
  5. Flag of Australia (converted).svg B. Penrose
  6. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg P. Ward
  7. Flag of the United States.svg D. Head Knode
  8. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg B. Breit
  9. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg D. Hard
  10. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg S. Fry
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg L. Brough
  2. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg D. Hart
  3. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg B. Baker Fleitz
  4. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Mortimer
  5. Flag of the United States.svg D. Head Knode
  6. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg B. Breit
  7. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg D. Hard
  8. Flag of Australia (converted).svg B. Penrose
  9. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg P. Ward
  10. =Flag of Hungary (1949-1956; 1-2 aspect ratio).svg Z Körmöczy
    =Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg S. Fry
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg D. Hart
  2. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg L. Brough
  3. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg B. Baker Fleitz
  4. Flag of the United States.svg D. Head Knode
  5. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg D. Hard
  6. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg P. Ward
  7. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg B. Breit
  8. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg S. Bloomer
  9. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Buxton
  10. =Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg S. Fry
    =Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Mortimer

1956

Ned Potter [77] Lance Tingay [3]
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg S. Fry
  2. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg A. Gibson
  3. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Mortimer
  4. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg L. Brough
  5. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Buxton
  6. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg S. Bloomer
  7. Flag of Jamaica (1906-1957).svg B. Rosenquest Pratt
  8. Flag of Hungary (1949-1956; 1-2 aspect ratio).svg Z Körmöczy
  9. Flag of the United States.svg D. Head Knode
  10. Flag of Australia (converted).svg T. Coyne Long
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg S. Fry
  2. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg A. Gibson
  3. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg L. Brough
  4. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Mortimer
  5. Flag of Hungary (1949-1956; 1-2 aspect ratio).svg Z Körmöczy
  6. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Buxton
  7. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg S. Bloomer
  8. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg P. Ward
  9. Flag of Jamaica (1906-1957).svg B. Rosenquest Pratt
  10. =Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg D. Hard
    =Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg M. Osborne duPont

1957

Ned Potter [78] Lance Tingay [3] British Lawn Tennis
(readers' poll)
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg A. Gibson
  2. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg L. Brough
  3. Flag of the United States.svg D. Head Knode
  4. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg S. Bloomer
  5. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg D. Hard
  6. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg K. Fageros
  7. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg C. Truman
  8. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon
  9. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Mortimer
  10. Flag of Australia (converted).svg T. Coyne Long
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg A. Gibson
  2. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg D. Hard
  3. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg S. Bloomer
  4. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg L. Brough
  5. Flag of the United States.svg D. Head Knode
  6. Flag of the Czech Republic.svg V. Pužejová
  7. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon
  8. Flag of Mexico (1934-1968).svg Y. Ramírez
  9. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg C. Truman
  10. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg M. Osborne duPont
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg A. Gibson
  2. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg D. Hard
  3. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg S. Bloomer
  4. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg L. Brough
  5. Flag of the United States.svg D. Head Knode
  6. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon
  7. Flag of the Czech Republic.svg V. Pužejová
  8. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg C. Truman
  9. Flag of Mexico (1934-1968).svg Y. Ramírez
  10. Flag of Hungary (1949-1956; 1-2 aspect ratio).svg Z Körmöczy

1958

Ned Potter [79] Lance Tingay [3] British Lawn Tennis
(readers' poll)
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg A. Gibson
  2. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg B. Baker Fleitz
  3. Flag of Hungary.svg Z Körmöczy
  4. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg D. Hard
  5. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Mortimer
  6. Flag of the United States.svg D. Head Knode
  7. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg C. Truman
  8. Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg M. Bueno
  9. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg S. Bloomer
  10. Flag of Australia (converted).svg L. Coghlan
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg A. Gibson
  2. Flag of Hungary.svg Z Körmöczy
  3. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg B. Baker Fleitz
  4. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg D. Hard
  5. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg S. Bloomer
  6. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg C. Truman
  7. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Mortimer
  8. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon
  9. Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg M. Bueno
  10. Flag of the United States.svg D. Head Knode
  1. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg A. Gibson
  2. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg B. Baker Fleitz
  3. Flag of Hungary.svg Z Körmöczy
  4. Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg D. Hard
  5. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Mortimer
  6. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg C. Truman
  7. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg S. Bloomer
  8. Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg M. Bueno
  9. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon
  10. Flag of the United States.svg D. Head Knode

1959

Ned Potter [80] Lance Tingay [3] British Lawn Tennis
(readers' poll)
  1. Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg M. Bueno
  2. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg C. Truman
  3. Flag of the United States (1959-1960).svg B. Baker Fleitz
  4. Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg S. Reynolds
  5. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Mortimer
  6. Flag of the United States (1959-1960).svg D. Hard
  7. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon
  8. Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg R. Schuurman
  9. Flag of Mexico (1934-1968).svg Y. Ramírez
  10. Flag of the United States.svg D. Head Knode
  1. Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg M. Bueno
  2. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg C. Truman
  3. Flag of the United States (1959-1960).svg D. Hard
  4. Flag of the United States (1959-1960).svg B. Baker Fleitz
  5. Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg S. Reynolds
  6. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Mortimer
  7. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon
  8. Flag of Hungary.svg Z Körmöczy
  9. Flag of the United States (1959-1960).svg S. Moore
  10. Flag of Mexico (1934-1968).svg Y. Ramírez
  1. Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg M. Bueno
  2. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg C. Truman
  3. Flag of the United States (1959-1960).svg B. Baker Fleitz
  4. Flag of the United States (1959-1960).svg D. Hard
  5. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Mortimer
  6. Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg S. Reynolds
  7. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon
  8. Flag of Mexico (1934-1968).svg Y. Ramírez
  9. Flag of the United States (1959-1960).svg S. Moore
  10. Flag of Hungary.svg Z Körmöczy

1960

Ned Potter [81] Lance Tingay [3]
  1. Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg M. Bueno
  2. Flag of the United States.svg D. Hard
  3. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon
  4. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg C. Truman
  5. Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg S. Reynolds
  6. Flag of Hungary.svg Z Körmöczy
  7. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Mortimer
  8. Flag of Australia (converted).svg J. Lehane
  9. Flag of the United States.svg K. Hantze
  10. Flag of the United States.svg D. Head Knode
  1. Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg M. Bueno
  2. Flag of the United States.svg D. Hard
  3. Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg S. Reynolds
  4. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg C. Truman
  5. Flag of Hungary.svg Z Körmöczy
  6. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon
  7. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Mortimer
  8. Flag of Australia (converted).svg J. Lehane
  9. Flag of Mexico (1934-1968).svg Y. Ramírez
  10. Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg R. Schuurman

1961

Ned Potter [82] Lance Tingay [3] British Lawn Tennis
(readers' poll)
Denis Lalanne
(L'Équipe)
  1. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Mortimer
  2. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith
  3. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon
  4. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg C. Truman
  5. Flag of the United States.svg D. Hard
  6. Flag of the United States.svg K. Hantze
  7. Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg S. Reynolds
  8. Flag of Mexico (1934-1968).svg Y. Ramírez
  9. Flag of Germany.svg E. Buding
  10. Flag of Australia (converted).svg L. Turner
  1. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Mortimer
  2. Flag of the United States.svg D. Hard
  3. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon
  4. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith
  5. Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg S. Reynolds
  6. Flag of Mexico (1934-1968).svg Y. Ramírez
  7. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg C. Truman
  8. Flag of Hungary.svg Z Körmöczy
  9. Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg R. Schuurman
  10. Flag of the United States.svg K. Hantze
  1. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Mortimer
  2. Flag of the United States.svg D. Hard
  3. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon
  4. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith
  5. Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg S. Reynolds
  6. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg C. Truman
  7. Flag of Mexico (1934-1968).svg Y. Ramírez
  8. Flag of the United States.svg K. Hantze
  9. Flag of Hungary.svg Z Körmöczy
  10. Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg R. Schuurman
  1. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Mortimer
  2. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith
  3. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon
  4. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg C. Truman
  5. Flag of the United States.svg D. Hard
  6. Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg S. Reynolds
  7. Flag of the United States.svg K. Hantze
  8. Flag of Mexico (1934-1968).svg Y. Ramírez
  9. Flag of Hungary.svg Z Körmöczy
  10. Flag of Germany.svg E. Buding

1962

Ned Potter [83] Lance Tingay [3] British Lawn Tennis
(readers' poll)
Ulrich Kaiser  [ de ] [84]
(panel of 13 experts)
Margaret Smith
  1. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith
  2. Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg M. Bueno
  3. Flag of the United States.svg D. Hard
  4. Flag of the United States.svg K. Hantze Susman
  5. Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg R. Schuurman
  6. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon
  7. Flag of the Czech Republic.svg V. Pužejová Sukova
  8. Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg S. Reynolds Price
  9. Flag of the United States.svg C. Caldwell
  10. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. Moffitt
  1. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith
  2. Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg M. Bueno
  3. Flag of the United States.svg D. Hard
  4. Flag of the United States.svg K. Hantze Susman
  5. Flag of the Czech Republic.svg V. Pužejová Sukova
  6. Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg S. Reynolds Price
  7. Flag of Australia (converted).svg L. Turner
  8. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon
  9. Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg R. Schuurman
  10. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Mortimer
  1. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith
  2. Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg M. Bueno
  3. Flag of the United States.svg D. Hard
  4. Flag of the United States.svg K. Hantze Susman
  5. Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg R. Schuurman
  6. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon
  7. Flag of the Czech Republic.svg V. Pužejová Sukova
  8. Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg S. Reynolds Price
  9. Flag of Australia (converted).svg L. Turner
  10. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Mortimer
  1. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith
  2. Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg M. Bueno
  3. Flag of the United States.svg D. Hard
  4. Flag of the United States.svg K. Hantze Susman
  5. Flag of the Czech Republic.svg V. Pužejová Sukova
  6. Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg R. Schuurman
  7. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon
  8. Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg S. Reynolds Price
  9. Flag of Australia (converted).svg L. Turner
  10. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. Moffitt
  1. Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg M. Bueno
  2. Flag of the United States.svg D. Hard
  3. Flag of the United States.svg K. Hantze Susman
  4. Flag of the Czech Republic.svg V. Pužejová Sukova
  5. Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg R. Schuurman
  6. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon
  7. Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg S. Reynolds Price
  8. Flag of Australia (converted).svg L. Turner
  9. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. Moffitt

(didn't rank herself)

1963

Ned Potter [85] Lance Tingay [3] British Lawn Tennis
(readers' poll)
Ulrich Kaiser [86]
(panel of 13 experts)
  1. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith
  2. Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg M. Bueno
  3. Flag of Australia (converted).svg L. Turner
  4. Flag of the United States.svg D. Hard
  5. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. Moffitt
  6. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon Jones
  7. Flag of Australia (converted).svg J. Lehane
  8. Flag of the Czech Republic.svg V. Pužejová Sukova
  9. Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg R. Schuurman
  10. Flag of Australia (converted).svg R. Ebbern
  1. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith
  2. Flag of Australia (converted).svg L. Turner
  3. Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg M. Bueno
  4. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. Moffitt
  5. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon Jones
  6. Flag of the United States.svg D. Hard
  7. Flag of Australia (converted).svg J. Lehane
  8. Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg R. Schuurman
  9. Flag of the United States.svg N. Richey
  10. Flag of the Czech Republic.svg V. Pužejová Sukova
  1. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith
  2. Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg M. Bueno
  3. Flag of Australia (converted).svg L. Turner
  4. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. Moffitt
  5. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon Jones
  6. Flag of the United States.svg D. Hard
  7. Flag of Australia (converted).svg J. Lehane
  8. Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg R. Schuurman
  9. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg C. Truman
  10. Flag of the Czech Republic.svg V. Pužejová Sukova
  1. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith
  2. Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg M. Bueno
  3. Flag of Australia (converted).svg L. Turner
  4. Flag of the United States.svg D. Hard
  5. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. Moffitt
  6. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon Jones
  7. Flag of Australia (converted).svg J. Lehane
  8. Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg R. Schuurman
  9. Flag of the Czech Republic.svg V. Pužejová Sukova
  10. Flag of Australia (converted).svg R. Ebbern

1964

Ned Potter [87] Lance Tingay [3] British Lawn Tennis
(readers' poll) [88]
Ulrich Kaiser [89]
(panel of 14 experts)
Margaret Smith [90]
  1. Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg M. Bueno
  2. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith
  3. Flag of Australia (converted).svg L. Turner
  4. Flag of the United States.svg N. Richey
  5. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King (née Moffitt)
  6. Flag of the United States.svg C. Caldwell Graebner
  7. Flag of the United States.svg K. Hantze Susman
  8. Flag of Australia (converted).svg J. Lehane
  9. Flag of the United States.svg C. Hanks
  10. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon Jones
  1. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith
  2. Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg M. Bueno
  3. Flag of Australia (converted).svg L. Turner
  4. Flag of the United States.svg C. Caldwell Graebner
  5. Flag of Germany.svg H. Schultze
  6. Flag of the United States.svg N. Richey
  7. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. Moffitt
  8. Flag of the United States.svg K. Hantze Susman
  9. Flag of Australia (converted).svg R. Ebbern
  10. Flag of Australia (converted).svg J. Lehane
  1. Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg M. Bueno
  2. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith
  3. Flag of Australia (converted).svg L. Turner
  4. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. Moffitt
  5. Flag of the United States.svg N. Richey
  6. Flag of the United States.svg K. Hantze Susman
  7. Flag of the United States.svg C. Caldwell Graebner
  8. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon Jones
  9. Flag of Australia (converted).svg R. Ebbern
  10. Flag of Australia (converted).svg J. Lehane
  1. Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg M. Bueno
  2. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith
  3. Flag of Australia (converted).svg L. Turner
  4. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. Moffitt
  5. Flag of Australia (converted).svg R. Ebbern
  6. Flag of the United States.svg N. Richey
  7. Flag of the United States.svg C. Caldwell Graebner
  8. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon Jones
  9. Flag of Australia (converted).svg J. Lehane
  10. Flag of the United States.svg K. Hantze Susman
  1. Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg M. Bueno
  2. Flag of Australia (converted).svg L. Turner
  3. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon Jones
  4. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. Moffitt
  5. Flag of the United States.svg N. Richey
  6. Flag of Germany.svg H. Schultze
  7. Flag of the United States.svg K. Hantze Susman
  8. Flag of the United States.svg C. Caldwell Graebner
  9. Flag of Argentina.svg N. Baylon
  10. Flag of France.svg F. Dürr

(didn't rank herself)

1965

  • Last ranking by Potter for World Tennis magazine.
Ned Potter [91] Lance Tingay [3] British Lawn Tennis
(readers' poll)
Ulrich Kaiser [92]
(panel of 16 experts)
Sport za Rubezhom [93]
  1. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith
  2. Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg M. Bueno
  3. Flag of the United States.svg N. Richey
  4. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  5. Flag of Australia (converted).svg L. Turner
  6. Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg A. Van Zyl
  7. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg C. Truman
  8. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon Jones
  9. Flag of the United States.svg C. Caldwell Graebner
  10. Flag of France.svg F. Dürr
  1. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith
  2. Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg M. Bueno
  3. Flag of Australia (converted).svg L. Turner
  4. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  5. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon Jones
  6. Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg A. Van Zyl
  7. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg C. Truman
  8. Flag of the United States.svg N. Richey
  9. Flag of the United States.svg C. Caldwell Graebner
  10. Flag of France.svg F. Dürr
  1. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith
  2. Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg M. Bueno
  3. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  4. Flag of Australia (converted).svg L. Turner
  5. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon Jones
  6. Flag of the United States.svg N. Richey
  7. Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg A. Van Zyl
  8. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg C. Truman
  9. Flag of the United States.svg C. Caldwell Graebner
  10. Flag of France.svg F. Dürr
  1. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith
  2. Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg M. Bueno
  3. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  4. Flag of Australia (converted).svg L. Turner
  5. Flag of the United States.svg N. Richey
  6. Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg A. Van Zyl
  7. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon Jones
  8. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg C. Truman
  9. Flag of France.svg F. Dürr
  10. Flag of the United States.svg C. Caldwell Graebner
  1. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith
  2. Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg M. Bueno
  3. Flag of Australia (converted).svg L. Turner
  4. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  5. Flag of the United States.svg N. Richey
  6. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon Jones
  7. Flag of the United States.svg C. Caldwell Graebner
  8. Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg A. Van Zyl
  9. Flag of Argentina.svg N. Baylon
  10. Flag of France.svg F. Dürr

1966

Lance Tingay [94] British Lawn Tennis
(readers' poll)
Joseph McCauley [95]
(World Tennis)
Bruce Walkley
( Herald Sun )
Pierre de Thier [96] Sport In The USSR [97]
  1. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  2. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith
  3. Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg M. Bueno
  4. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon Jones
  5. Flag of the United States.svg N. Richey
  6. Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg A. Van Zyl
  7. Flag of Argentina.svg N. Baylon
  8. Flag of France.svg F. Dürr
  9. Flag of the United States.svg R. Casals
  10. Flag of Australia (converted).svg K. Melville
  1. Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg M. Bueno
  2. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith
  3. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  4. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon Jones
  5. Flag of the United States.svg N. Richey
  6. Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg A. Van Zyl
  7. Flag of France.svg F. Dürr
  8. Flag of Argentina.svg N. Baylon
  9. Flag of the United States.svg R. Casals
  10. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Wade
  1. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  2. Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg M. Bueno
  3. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon Jones
  4. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith
  5. Flag of the United States.svg N. Richey
  6. Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg A. Van Zyl
  7. Flag of the United States.svg R. Casals
  8. Flag of Argentina.svg N. Baylon
  9. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Wade
  10. Flag of France.svg F. Dürr
  1. Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg M. Bueno
  2. Flag of the United States.svg N. Richey
  3. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith
  4. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  5. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon Jones
  6. Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg A. Van Zyl
  7. Flag of France.svg F. Dürr
  8. Flag of the United States.svg C. Caldwell Graebner
  9. Flag of Australia (converted).svg K. Melville
  10. Flag of the United States.svg R. Casals
  1. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  2. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith
  3. Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg M. Bueno
  4. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon Jones
  5. Flag of the United States.svg N. Richey
  6. Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg A. Van Zyl
  7. Flag of the United States.svg R. Casals
  8. Flag of Australia (converted).svg K. Melville
  9. Flag of France.svg F. Dürr
  10. Flag of Argentina.svg N. Baylon
  1. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  2. Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg M. Bueno
  3. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith
  4. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon Jones
  5. Flag of the United States.svg N. Richey
  6. Flag of France.svg F. Dürr
  7. Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg A. Van Zyl
  8. Flag of Germany.svg H. Niessen
  9. Flag of the Soviet Union.svg G. Baksheeva
  10. Flag of the United States.svg C. Caldwell Graebner

1967

Lance Tingay [3] British Lawn Tennis
(readers' poll)
Ulrich Kaiser [98]
(panel of 13 experts)
Joseph McCauley [99]
  1. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  2. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon Jones
  3. Flag of France.svg F. Dürr
  4. Flag of the United States.svg N. Richey
  5. Flag of Australia (converted).svg L. Turner
  6. Flag of the United States.svg R. Casals
  7. Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg M. Bueno
  8. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Wade
  9. Flag of Australia (converted).svg K. Melville
  10. Flag of Australia (converted).svg J. Tegart
  1. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  2. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon Jones
  3. Flag of France.svg F. Dürr
  4. Flag of the United States.svg N. Richey
  5. Flag of Australia (converted).svg L. Turner
  6. Flag of the United States.svg R. Casals
  7. Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg M. Bueno
  8. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Wade
  9. Flag of Australia (converted).svg J. Tegart
  10. Flag of Australia (converted).svg K. Melville
  1. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  2. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon Jones
  3. Flag of France.svg F. Dürr
  4. Flag of Australia (converted).svg L. Turner
  5. Flag of the United States.svg N. Richey
  6. Flag of the United States.svg R. Casals
  7. Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg M. Bueno
  8. Flag of Australia (converted).svg K. Melville
  9. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Wade
  10. Flag of Australia (converted).svg J. Tegart
  1. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  2. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon Jones
  3. Flag of France.svg F. Dürr
  4. Flag of Australia (converted).svg L. Turner
  5. Flag of the United States.svg N. Richey
  6. Flag of the United States.svg R. Casals
  7. Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg M. Bueno
  8. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Wade
  9. Flag of Australia (converted).svg K. Melville
  10. Flag of Australia (converted).svg J. Tegart

1968

Lance Tingay [100] Ulrich Kaiser [101]
(panel of 18 experts)
Joseph McCauley; [102]
Seagram's
(panel of experts) [103]
Bud Collins [104]
( The Boston Globe )
Rino Tommasi  [ it ] [105]
( La Gazzetta dello Sport )
The Times [106]
  1. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  2. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Wade
  3. Flag of the United States.svg N. Richey
  4. Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg M. Bueno
  5. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith Court
  6. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon Jones
  7. Flag of Australia (converted).svg J. Tegart
  8. Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg A. Van Zyl duPlooy
  9. Flag of Australia (converted).svg L. Turner Bowrey
  10. Flag of the United States.svg R. Casals
  1. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  2. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Wade
  3. =Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon Jones
    =Flag of the United States.svg N. Richey
  4. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith Court
  5. Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg M. Bueno
  6. Flag of Australia (converted).svg J. Tegart
  7. Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg A. Van Zyl duPlooy
  8. Flag of the United States.svg R. Casals
  9. Flag of Australia (converted).svg L. Turner Bowrey
  1. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  2. Flag of the United States.svg N. Richey
  3. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith Court
  4. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Wade
  5. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon Jones
  6. Flag of Australia (converted).svg J. Tegart
  7. Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg M. Bueno
  8. Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg A. Van Zyl duPlooy
  9. Flag of Australia (converted).svg L. Turner Bowrey
  10. Flag of the United States.svg R. Casals
  1. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  2. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Wade
  3. Flag of the United States.svg N. Richey
  4. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith Court
  5. Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg M. Bueno
  6. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon Jones
  7. Flag of Australia (converted).svg J. Tegart
  8. Flag of Australia (converted).svg L. Turner Bowrey
  9. Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg A. Van Zyl duPlooy
  10. Flag of the United States.svg R. Casals
  1. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  2. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith Court
  3. Flag of the United States.svg N. Richey
  4. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Wade
  5. Flag of Australia (converted).svg J. Tegart
  6. Flag of Australia (converted).svg L. Turner Bowrey
  7. Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg A. Van Zyl duPlooy
  8. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon Jones
  9. Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg M. Bueno
  10. Flag of France.svg F. Dürr
  1. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  2. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith Court
  3. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon Jones
  4. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Wade
  5. Flag of Australia (converted).svg J. Tegart
  6. Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg M. Bueno
  7. Flag of the United States.svg N. Richey
  8. Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg A. Van Zyl duPlooy
  9. Flag of Australia (converted).svg L. Turner Bowrey
  10. =Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg R. Casals
    =Flag of France.svg F. Dürr

1969

Lance Tingay [100] Bud Collins [104] Rino Tommasi; [105]
Joseph McCauley [107]
Frank Rostron [108]
( Daily Express )
  1. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith Court
  2. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon Jones
  3. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  4. Flag of the United States.svg N. Richey
  5. Flag of the United States.svg J. Heldman
  6. Flag of the United States.svg R. Casals
  7. Flag of Australia (converted).svg K. Melville
  8. Flag of the United States.svg P. Bartkowicz
  9. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Wade
  10. Flag of Australia (converted).svg L. Turner Bowrey
  1. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith Court
  2. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon Jones
  3. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  4. Flag of the United States.svg N. Richey
  5. Flag of the United States.svg J. Heldman
  6. Flag of the United States.svg R. Casals
  7. Flag of Australia (converted).svg K. Melville
  8. Flag of the United States.svg M.-A. Eisel
  9. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Wade
  10. Flag of Australia (converted).svg L. Turner Bowrey
  1. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith Court
  2. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon Jones
  3. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  4. Flag of the United States.svg N. Richey
  5. Flag of the United States.svg J. Heldman
  6. Flag of the United States.svg R. Casals
  7. Flag of Australia (converted).svg K. Melville
  8. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Wade
  9. Flag of Australia (converted).svg J. Tegart
  10. Flag of the United States.svg P. Bartkowicz
  1. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith Court
  2. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon Jones
  3. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  4. Flag of the United States.svg J. Heldman
  5. Flag of the United States.svg N. Richey
  6. =Flag of Australia (converted).svg K. Melville
    =Flag of the United States.svg R. Casals
  7. Flag of the United States.svg P. Bartkowicz
  8. =Flag of Australia (converted).svg L. Turner Bowrey
    =Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Wade

1970

Lance Tingay [100] Joseph McCauley [109] Bud Collins [104] Rino Tommasi [105] Rex Bellamy [110] Judith Elian [111]
(L'Equipe)
Mike Gibson [111] Tennis magazine [112]
(Germany)
  1. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith Court
  2. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  3. Flag of the United States.svg R. Casals
  4. Flag of Germany.svg H. Niessen Masthoff
  5. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Wade
  6. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon Jones
  7. Flag of Australia (converted).svg K. Melville
  8. Flag of Australia (converted).svg K. Krantzcke
  9. Flag of the United States.svg J. Heldman
  10. Flag of France.svg F. Dürr
  1. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith Court
  2. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  3. Flag of the United States.svg R. Casals
  4. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Wade
  5. Flag of Germany.svg H. Niessen Masthoff
  6. Flag of Australia (converted).svg K. Melville
  7. Flag of the United States.svg J. Heldman
  8. Flag of Australia (converted).svg K. Krantzcke
  9. Flag of France.svg F. Dürr
  10. Flag of the United States.svg N. Richey
  1. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith Court
  2. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  3. Flag of the United States.svg R. Casals
  4. Flag of the United States.svg N. Richey
  5. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Wade
  6. Flag of Germany.svg H. Niessen Masthoff
  7. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon Jones
  8. Flag of Australia (converted).svg K. Melville
  9. Flag of Australia (converted).svg K. Krantzcke
  10. Flag of France.svg F. Dürr
  1. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith Court
  2. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  3. Flag of the United States.svg R. Casals
  4. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Wade
  5. Flag of Germany.svg H. Niessen Masthoff
  6. Flag of Australia (converted).svg K. Melville
  7. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon Jones
  8. Flag of France.svg F. Dürr
  9. Flag of Australia (converted).svg K. Krantzcke
  10. Flag of Australia (converted).svg E. Goolagong
  1. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith Court
  2. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  3. Flag of the United States.svg R. Casals
  4. Flag of Germany.svg H. Niessen Masthoff
  5. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Wade
  6. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon Jones
  7. Flag of Australia (converted).svg K. Melville
  8. Flag of France.svg F. Dürr
  9. Flag of the United States.svg J. Heldman
  10. Flag of Australia (converted).svg E. Goolagong
  1. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith Court
  2. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  3. Flag of the United States.svg R. Casals
  4. Flag of Germany.svg H. Niessen Masthoff
  5. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Wade
  6. Flag of Australia (converted).svg K. Melville
  7. Flag of Australia (converted).svg K. Krantzcke
  8. Flag of France.svg F. Dürr
  9. Flag of the United States.svg J. Heldman
  10. Flag of the United States.svg N. Richey
  1. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith Court
  2. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  3. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon Jones
  4. Flag of the United States.svg R. Casals
  5. Flag of Germany.svg H. Niessen Masthoff
  6. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Wade
  7. Flag of Australia (converted).svg K. Melville
  8. Flag of Australia (converted).svg K. Krantzcke
  9. Flag of the United States.svg J. Heldman
  10. Flag of France.svg F. Dürr
  1. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith Court
  2. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  3. Flag of the United States.svg R. Casals
  4. Flag of Germany.svg H. Niessen Masthoff
  5. =Flag of Australia (converted).svg K. Krantzcke
    =Flag of Australia (converted).svg K. Melville
  6. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Wade
  7. Flag of the United States.svg J. Heldman
  8. Flag of France.svg F. Dürr
  9. =Flag of the United Kingdom.svg W. Shaw
    =Flag of Germany.svg H. Hoesl
    =Flag of Australia (converted).svg E. Goolagong

1971

Lance Tingay [100] Joseph McCauley [113] Bud Collins [104] Rino Tommasi [105] L'ÈquipeRex Bellamy
(The Times) [114]
Frank Rostron [115] Björn Hellberg
(Tennis Tidning)
  1. Flag of Australia (converted).svg E. Goolagong
  2. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith Court
  3. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  4. Flag of the United States.svg R. Casals
  5. Flag of Australia (converted).svg K. Melville
  6. Flag of Australia (converted).svg J. Tegart
  7. Flag of France.svg F. Dürr
  8. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Wade
  9. Flag of Germany.svg H. Niessen Masthoff
  10. Flag of the United States.svg C. Evert
  1. Flag of Australia (converted).svg E. Goolagong
  2. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  3. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith Court
  4. Flag of the United States.svg R. Casals
  5. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Wade
  6. Flag of France.svg F. Dürr
  7. Flag of Germany.svg H. Niessen Masthoff
  8. Flag of Australia (converted).svg K. Melville
  9. Flag of the United States.svg N. Richey Gunter
  10. Flag of Australia (converted).svg J. Tegart
  1. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  2. Flag of Australia (converted).svg E. Goolagong
  3. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith Court
  4. Flag of the United States.svg R. Casals
  5. Flag of Australia (converted).svg K. Melville
  6. Flag of France.svg F. Dürr
  7. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Wade
  8. Flag of Germany.svg H. Niessen Masthoff
  9. Flag of Australia (converted).svg J. Tegart
  10. Flag of the United States.svg C. Evert
  1. Flag of Australia (converted).svg E. Goolagong
  2. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith Court
  3. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  4. Flag of the United States.svg R. Casals
  5. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Wade
  6. Flag of France.svg F. Dürr
  7. Flag of the United States.svg C. Evert
  8. Flag of Australia (converted).svg K. Melville
  9. Flag of Australia (converted).svg H. Gourlay
  10. Flag of Australia (converted).svg J. Tegart
  1. Flag of Australia (converted).svg E. Goolagong
  2. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith Court
  3. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  4. Flag of the United States.svg R. Casals
  5. Flag of Australia (converted).svg K. Melville
  6. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Wade
  7. Flag of the United States.svg C. Evert
  8. Flag of Australia (converted).svg J. Tegart
  9. Flag of the United States.svg N. Richey Gunter
  10. =Flag of Australia (converted).svg H. Gourlay
    =Flag of France.svg G. Chanfreau
  1. Flag of Australia (converted).svg E. Goolagong
  2. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith Court
  3. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  4. Flag of the United States.svg R. Casals
  5. Flag of France.svg F. Dürr
  6. Flag of Germany.svg H. Niessen Masthoff
  7. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Wade
  8. Flag of the United States.svg N. Richey Gunter
  9. Flag of Australia (converted).svg K. Melville
  10. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Haydon Jones
  1. =Flag of Australia (converted).svg E. Goolagong
    =Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  2. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith Court
  3. Flag of the United States.svg R. Casals
  4. Flag of Australia (converted).svg K. Melville
  5. Flag of France.svg F. Dürr
  6. Flag of Australia (converted).svg J. Tegart
  7. Flag of the United States.svg C. Evert
  8. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Wade
  9. Flag of Germany.svg H. Niessen Masthoff
  1. Flag of Australia (converted).svg E. Goolagong
  2. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  3. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith Court
  4. Flag of the United States.svg R. Casals
  5. Flag of France.svg F. Dürr
  6. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Wade
  7. Flag of Australia (converted).svg K. Melville
  8. Flag of Germany.svg H. Niessen Masthoff
  9. Flag of the United States.svg N. Richey Gunter
  10. =Flag of the United States.svg C. Evert
    =Flag of Australia (converted).svg J. Tegart

1972

Lance Tingay [100] Bud Collins [104] Rino Tommasi [105] Rex Bellamy [116] Frank Rostron [117] John Barrett
( Financial Times )
Neil Amdur [118]
(World Tennis)
  1. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  2. Flag of Australia (converted).svg E. Goolagong
  3. Flag of the United States.svg C. Evert
  4. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith Court
  5. Flag of Australia (converted).svg K. Melville
  6. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Wade
  7. Flag of the United States.svg R. Casals
  8. Flag of the United States.svg N. Richey Gunter
  9. Flag of France.svg F. Dürr
  10. Flag of the United States.svg L. Tuero
  1. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  2. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith Court
  3. Flag of the United States.svg N. Richey Gunter
  4. Flag of the United States.svg C. Evert
  5. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Wade
  6. Flag of Australia (converted).svg E. Goolagong
  7. Flag of the United States.svg R. Casals
  8. Flag of Australia (converted).svg K. Melville
  9. Flag of France.svg F. Dürr
  10. Flag of the Soviet Union.svg O. Morozova
  1. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  2. Flag of Australia (converted).svg E. Goolagong
  3. Flag of the United States.svg C. Evert
  4. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith Court
  5. Flag of the United States.svg N. Richey Gunter
  6. Flag of the United States.svg R. Casals
  7. Flag of Australia (converted).svg K. Melville
  8. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Wade
  9. Flag of France.svg F. Dürr
  10. Flag of Germany.svg H. Niessen Masthoff
  1. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  2. Flag of Australia (converted).svg E. Goolagong
  3. Flag of the United States.svg C. Evert
  4. Flag of the United States.svg N. Richey Gunter
  5. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith Court
  6. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Wade
  7. Flag of the United States.svg R. Casals
  8. Flag of Australia (converted).svg K. Melville
  9. Flag of France.svg F. Dürr
  10. Flag of Germany.svg H. Niessen Masthoff
  1. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  2. Flag of Australia (converted).svg E. Goolagong
  3. Flag of the United States.svg C. Evert
  4. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith Court
  5. =Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Wade
    =Flag of Australia (converted).svg K. Melville
  6. =Flag of the United States.svg R. Casals
    =Flag of the United States.svg N. Richey Gunter
  7. Flag of France.svg F. Dürr
  8. =Flag of Germany.svg H. Niessen Masthoff
    =Flag of the United States.svg L. Tuero
  1. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  2. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith Court
  3. Flag of the United States.svg C. Evert
  4. Flag of Australia (converted).svg E. Goolagong
  5. Flag of the United States.svg N. Richey Gunter
  6. Flag of Australia (converted).svg K. Melville
  7. Flag of the United States.svg R. Casals
  8. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Wade
  9. Flag of France.svg F. Dürr
  10. Flag of the Netherlands.svg B. Stöve
  1. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  2. Flag of the United States.svg N. Richey Gunter
  3. Flag of the United States.svg C. Evert
  4. Flag of Australia (converted).svg E. Goolagong
  5. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith Court
  6. Flag of Australia (converted).svg K. Melville
  7. Flag of the United States.svg R. Casals
  8. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Wade
  9. Flag of France.svg F. Dürr
  10. =Flag of the United States.svg W. Overton
    =Flag of the Soviet Union.svg O. Morozova

1973

Lance Tingay [100] Bud Collins [104] Rino Tommasi [105] Rex Bellamy [119] [lower-alpha 2] John BarrettNeil AmdurPoll of 17 international
sportswriters [121]
  1. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith Court
  2. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  3. Flag of the United States.svg C. Evert
  4. Flag of Australia (converted).svg E. Goolagong
  5. Flag of Australia (converted).svg K. Melville
  6. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Wade
  7. Flag of the United States.svg R. Casals
  8. Flag of Germany.svg H. Niessen Masthoff
  9. Flag of the Soviet Union.svg O. Morozova
  10. Flag of the Netherlands.svg B. Stöve
  1. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith Court
  2. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  3. Flag of Australia (converted).svg E. Goolagong
  4. Flag of the United States.svg C. Evert
  5. Flag of the United States.svg R. Casals
  6. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Wade
  7. Flag of Australia (converted).svg K. Melville
  8. Flag of the United States.svg N. Richey Gunter
  9. Flag of the United States.svg J. Heldman
  10. Flag of Germany.svg H. Niessen Masthoff
  1. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith Court
  2. Flag of the United States.svg C. Evert
  3. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  4. Flag of Australia (converted).svg E. Goolagong
  5. Flag of Australia (converted).svg K. Melville
  6. Flag of the United States.svg R. Casals
  7. Flag of the United States.svg N. Richey Gunter
  8. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Wade
  9. Flag of Germany.svg H. Niessen Masthoff
  10. Flag of the Soviet Union.svg O. Morozova
  1. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith Court
  2. Flag of the United States.svg C. Evert
  3. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  4. Flag of Australia (converted).svg E. Goolagong
  5. Flag of the United States.svg R. Casals
  6. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Wade
  7. Flag of Australia (converted).svg K. Melville
  8. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg N. Richey Gunter
  9. Flag of the Soviet Union.svg O. Morozova
  10. Flag of Germany.svg H. Niessen Masthoff
  1. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith Court
  2. Flag of the United States.svg C. Evert
  3. =Flag of Australia (converted).svg E. Goolagong Cawley
    =Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  4. Flag of Australia (converted).svg K. Melville
  5. Flag of Germany.svg H. Niessen Masthoff
  6. Flag of the United States.svg R. Casals
  7. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Wade
  8. Flag of the Soviet Union.svg O. Morozova
  9. Flag of the United States.svg N. Richey Gunter
  1. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith Court
  2. Flag of the United States.svg C. Evert
  3. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  4. Flag of Australia (converted).svg E. Goolagong
  5. Flag of Australia (converted).svg K. Melville
  6. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Wade
  7. Flag of the United States.svg R. Casals
  8. Flag of the Soviet Union.svg O. Morozova
  9. Flag of the United States.svg N. Richey Gunter
  10. Flag of France.svg F. Dürr
  1. Flag of Australia (converted).svg M. Smith Court
  2. Flag of the United States.svg C. Evert
  3. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  4. Flag of Australia (converted).svg E. Goolagong
  5. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Wade
  6. Flag of Australia (converted).svg K. Melville
  7. Flag of the United States.svg R. Casals
  8. Flag of Germany.svg H. Niessen Masthoff
  9. Flag of the United States.svg N. Richey Gunter
  10. Flag of the Soviet Union.svg O. Morozova

1974

Lance Tingay [100] Bud Collins [104] Rino Tommasi [105] John BarrettWorld Tennis [122] Judith Elian [123] Rex Bellamy [124] Tennis magazine
(U.S.) [125]
  1. Flag of the United States.svg C. Evert
  2. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  3. Flag of Australia (converted).svg E. Goolagong
  4. Flag of the Soviet Union.svg O. Morozova
  5. Flag of Australia (converted).svg K. Melville
  6. Flag of the United States.svg R. Casals
  7. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Wade
  8. Flag of Germany.svg H. Niessen Masthoff
  9. Flag of the United States.svg J. Heldman
  10. Flag of the United States.svg N. Richey Gunter
  1. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  2. Flag of Australia (converted).svg E. Goolagong
  3. Flag of the United States.svg C. Evert
  4. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Wade
  5. Flag of the United States.svg J. Heldman
  6. Flag of the United States.svg R. Casals
  7. Flag of Australia (converted).svg K. Melville
  8. Flag of the Soviet Union.svg O. Morozova
  9. Flag of Australia (converted).svg L. Hunt
  10. Flag of France.svg F. Dürr
  1. Flag of the United States.svg C. Evert
  2. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  3. Flag of Australia (converted).svg E. Goolagong
  4. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Wade
  5. Flag of Australia (converted).svg K. Melville
  6. Flag of the Soviet Union.svg O. Morozova
  7. Flag of the United States.svg R. Casals
  8. Flag of Germany.svg H. Niessen Masthoff
  9. Flag of the United States.svg N. Richey Gunter
  10. Flag of the United States.svg J. Heldman
  1. Flag of the United States.svg C. Evert
  2. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  3. Flag of Australia (converted).svg E. Goolagong
  4. Flag of the Soviet Union.svg O. Morozova
  5. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Wade
  6. Flag of Australia (converted).svg K. Melville
  7. Flag of the Czech Republic.svg M. Navratilova
  8. Flag of the United States.svg J. Heldman
  9. Flag of Germany.svg H. Niessen Masthoff
  10. Flag of the United States.svg R. Casals
  1. Flag of the United States.svg C. Evert
  2. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  3. Flag of Australia (converted).svg E. Goolagong
  4. Flag of the Soviet Union.svg O. Morozova
  5. Flag of Australia (converted).svg K. Melville
  6. Flag of the United States.svg R. Casals
  7. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Wade
  8. Flag of the United States.svg J. Heldman
  9. Flag of the United States.svg N. Richey Gunter
  10. =Flag of the Czech Republic.svg M. Navratilova
    =Flag of France.svg F. Dürr
  1. Flag of the United States.svg C. Evert
  2. Flag of the Soviet Union.svg O. Morozova
  3. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  4. Flag of Australia (converted).svg E. Goolagong
  5. Flag of the United States.svg R. Casals
  6. Flag of Australia (converted).svg K. Melville
  7. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Wade
  8. Flag of Australia (converted).svg L. Hunt
  9. Flag of the United States.svg N. Richey Gunter
  10. Flag of the United States.svg J. Heldman
  1. Flag of the United States.svg C. Evert
  2. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  3. Flag of Australia (converted).svg E. Goolagong
  4. Flag of the Soviet Union.svg O. Morozova
  5. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Wade
  6. Flag of Australia (converted).svg K. Melville
  7. Flag of the United States.svg R. Casals
  8. Flag of Germany.svg H. Niessen Masthoff
  9. Flag of the United States.svg J. Heldman
  10. Flag of the Czech Republic.svg M. Navratilova
  1. Flag of the United States.svg C. Evert
  2. Flag of the United States.svg B. J. King
  3. Flag of Australia (converted).svg E. Goolagong
  4. Flag of the Soviet Union.svg O. Morozova
  5. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V. Wade
  6. Flag of Australia (converted).svg K. Melville
  7. Flag of the United States.svg R. Casals
  8. Flag of the United States.svg J. Heldman
  9. Flag of the United States.svg N. Richey Gunter
  10. Flag of the Czech Republic.svg M. Navratilova

1975–present

See also

Notes

  1. Revision of ranking from November 1953. [71]
  2. He gave a different ranking in World Tennis in December 1973. [120]

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