Winning a prestigious WTA 1000 event is a massive achievement in itself, but doing so before even turning 20 demands exceptional skill, resilience, and maturity. The Canadian Open, now known as the National Bank Open, has witnessed a handful of prodigies make history on its courts.
Here’s a look at the youngest women to ever lift the trophy—each rewriting the rules of what’s possible in professional tennis.
Canadian Open: Top 6 Youngest Champions In Women’s Singles
1. Jennifer Capriati (1991) – 15 years, 129 days old
Jennifer Capriati is the youngest woman player to have won the WTA Canadian Open title. She achieved the milestone in 1991 when she was 15 years and 129 days old.
On the way to the crown, she defeated top-seed Gabriela Sabatini in the semifinal.
Jennifer Capriati defeated Katerina Maleeva in the final, 6–2, 6–3 to win the women’s singles tennis title at the 1991 Canadian Open. Notably, she also beat Arantxa Sánchez Vicario and Helena Suková.
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This triumph marked her only Canadian Open title, yet it was an early indication of a career that would include three Grand Slam titles and Olympic gold..
2. Belinda Bencic (2015) – 18 years, 159 days old
Few players have enjoyed a breakout quite like Belinda Bencic in the summer of 2015. The Swiss teenager stormed through the Toronto field, defeating four top-10 players-Serena Williams, Simona Halep, Caroline Wozniacki, and Ana Ivanovic-in a dream run.
Displaying tactical maturity well beyond her years, Bencic’s first and only WTA 1000 title remains one of the most impressive in recent history.
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While that remains her only WTA 1000 title, the Swiss has since added nine career singles titles and an Olympic gold medal to her name. She hit a career-high ranking of World No. 4 in 2020 underscoring her lasting threat on tour.
3. Martina Hingis (1999) – 18 years and 254 days
Martina Hingis is the the second player on the list. She took her first Canadian Open crown in 1999 when she was 18 years and 254 days. In the final she defeated four-time defending champion Monica Seles 6–4, 6–4 in the final. She ended the German’s Open Era tournament win streak, to claim the Canadian Open in 1999.
The Swiss tennis icon successfully defended her title against Serena Williams in the final next year, with the score of 0–6, 6–3, 3–0.
4. Tracy Austin (1981) – 18 years, 327 days old
Long before many of today’s stars were born, Tracy Austin was setting standards. In 1981, the American teenager dismantled two of the game’s greats—Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert—in straight sets, the latter in a one-sided final, 6–1, 6–4.
It was a commanding performance that marked her 30th career title—an astonishing number for someone not yet 19. It was her third title that season.
En route to her title victory, she beat top competitors Martina Navratilova and Evert herself in straight sets, showcasing her dominant form. It marked her her only triumph on Canadian turf.
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5. Victoria Mboko (2025) – 18 years – 335 days
Victoria Mboko made a successful end to her fairytale run at the Canadian Open 2025. The Canadian won her first ever WTA title on home soil on August 7, 2025, defeating four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka 2-6, 6-4, 6-1.
The 18-year-old stunned four grand slam champions en route to her title victory. She ousted former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin in the second round and conquered reigning French Open champion Coco Gauff in the fourth before saving a match point en route to a semi-final victory over former Wimbledon winner Elena Rybakina.
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6. Bianca Andreescu (2019) – 19 years, 345 days old
Bianca Andreescu enjoyed a dream run at Canadian Open in 2019 and won the trophy at 19 years and 345 days of age. Andreescu overcame injuries to defeat none-other-than the powerhouse Serena Williams in a thrilling final.
She conquered the likes of Karolína Plíšková, Kiki Bertens, and Sofia Kenin in the semi-final. She followed the title with a US Open triumph later that year.
