The US Open is one of the most prestigious grand slam tournaments in a tennis calendar year. A title at the Flushing Meadows is a matter of pride for any tennis player.
The tournament has gone on to witness several players crowned as champions. They have had proved both mental strength and physical prowess.
Let us have a look at the tennis players who have won the most US Open titles in women’s singles.
Top 7 Players With US Open Titles In Women’s Singles
1. Chris Evert – 6
Evert was the first woman to win more than three US Open titles in the Open Era. She won six of the nine championship matches she competed in between 1975 and 1984.
For her wins in finals, Evert defeated Goolagong in 1975 and 1976, Wendy Turnbull in 1977, Pam Shriver in 1978 and Hana Mandlikova in 1980 and 1982.
The American legend is the only woman to win the US Open on different surfaces: green clay (1975-1977) and hard courts (1978, 1980 and 1982).
2. Serena Williams – 6
Serena Williams claimed six titles from the nine finals she reached at her home Grand Slam across a 20-year period from 1999 to 2019.
In her successful title matches, Williams downed Martina Hingis in 1999, Venus Williams in 2002, Jelena Jankovic in 2008, Victoria Azarenka in 2012 and 2013, and Caroline Wozniacki in 2014.
3. Steffi Graf – 5
Graf prevailed in five of the eight title matches she contested at the US Open between 1987 and 1996.
For her championship match victories, the German icon overcame Gabriela Sabatini in 1988, Navratilova in 1989, Sukova in 1993, and Monica Seles in 1995 and 1996.
4. Martina Navratilova – 4
Martina Navratilova won four of the eight finals she featured in at the US Open from 1981 to 1991.
To secure her titles, the Czech-American great beat Chris Evert in 1983 and 1984, Helena Sukova in 1986 and Steffi Graf in 1987.
5. Kim Clijsters – 3
Kim Clijsters secured three US Open crowns from the four championship matches she reached at Flushing Meadows between 2003 and 2010.
In her successful title matches, the Belgian star defeated Mary Pierce in 2005, Caroline Wozniacki in 2009 and Vera Zvonareva in 2010.
5. Billie Jean King – 3
Having won her maiden US Open title in 1967, Billie Jean King collected three of her four crowns at her home major in the Open Era.
In her Open Era final victories, the American icon saw off Casals in 1971, Kerry Melville in 1972 and Goolagong in 1974.
5. Margaret Court – 3
After winning the US Open in 1962 and 1965, Margaret Court claimed three of her five titles at the New York Grand Slam in the Open Era.
In her title matches, the renowned Australian overcame Nancy Richey in 1969, Rosemary Casals in 1970 and Evonne Goolagong in 19.
Also Read: 6 Men Tennis Players With Most US Open Titles
US Open : Most titles by players in women’s singles
| Player | Titles | Years Won |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Evert | 6 | 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1980, 1982 |
| Serena Williams | 6 | 1999, 2002, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Steffi Graf | 5 | 1988, 1989, 1993, 1995, 1996 |
| Martina Navratilova | 4 | 1983, 1984, 1986, 1987 |
| Kim Clijsters | 3 | 2005, 2009, 2010 |
| Billie Jean King | 4 | 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974 |
| Venus Williams | 2 | 2000, 2001 |
| Justine Henin | 2 | 2003, 2007 |
| Naomi Osaka | 2 | 2018, 2020 |
| Monica Seles | 2 | 1991, 1992 |
| Margaret Court | 2 | 1970, 1969 |
Players with 1 Title
-
Aryna Sabalenka (2024)
-
Coco Gauff (2023)
-
Iga Świątek (2022)
-
Emma Raducanu (2021)
-
Bianca Andreescu (2019)
-
Sloane Stephens (2017)
-
Angelique Kerber (2016)
-
Flavia Pennetta (2015)
-
Samantha Stosur (2011)
-
Maria Sharapova (2006)
-
Svetlana Kuznetsova (2004)
-
Lindsay Davenport (1998)
-
Arantxa Sánchez Vicario (1994)
-
Gabriela Sabatini (1990)
-
Hana Mandlíková (1985)
-
Tracy Austin (1979)
-
Virginia Wade (1968)
|
Year |
Winner |
Country |
|
2025 |
TBD |
TBD |
|
2024 |
Aryna Sabalenka |
Belarus |
|
2023 |
Coco Gauff |
USA |
|
2022 |
Iga Świątek |
Poland |
|
2021 |
Emma Raducanu |
United Kingdom |
|
2020 |
Naomi Osaka |
Japan |
|
2019 |
Bianca Andreescu |
Canada |
|
2018 |
Naomi Osaka |
Japan |
|
2017 |
Sloane Stephens |
USA |
|
2016 |
Angelique Kerber |
Germany |
|
2015 |
Flavia Pennetta |
Italy |
|
2014 |
Serena Williams |
USA |
|
2013 |
Serena Williams |
USA |
|
2012 |
Serena Williams |
USA |
|
2011 |
Samantha Stosur |
Australia |
|
2010 |
Kim Clijsters |
Belgium |
|
2009 |
Kim Clijsters |
Belgium |
|
2008 |
Serena Williams |
USA |
|
2007 |
Justine Henin |
Belgium |
|
2006 |
Maria Sharapova |
Russia |
|
2005 |
Kim Clijsters |
Belgium |
|
2004 |
Svetlana Kuznetsova |
Russia |
|
2003 |
Justine Henin |
Belgium |
|
2002 |
Serena Williams |
USA |
|
2001 |
Venus Williams |
USA |
|
2000 |
Venus Williams |
USA |
|
1999 |
Serena Williams |
USA |
|
1998 |
Lindsay Davenport |
USA |
|
1997 |
Venus Williams |
USA |
|
1996 |
Steffi Graf |
Germany |
|
1995 |
Steffi Graf |
Germany |
|
1994 |
Arantxa Sánchez Vicario |
Spain |
|
1993 |
Steffi Graf |
Germany |
|
1992 |
Monica Seles |
USA |
|
1991 |
Monica Seles |
USA |
|
1990 |
Gabriela Sabatini |
Argentina |
|
1989 |
Steffi Graf |
Germany |
|
1988 |
Steffi Graf |
Germany |
|
1987 |
Martina Navratilova |
USA |
|
1986 |
Martina Navratilova |
USA |
|
1985 |
Hana Mandlíková |
Czechoslovakia |
|
1984 |
Martina Navratilova |
USA |
|
1983 |
Martina Navratilova |
USA |
|
1982 |
Chris Evert |
USA |
|
1981 |
Chris Evert |
USA |
|
1980 |
Chris Evert |
USA |
|
1979 |
Tracy Austin |
USA |
|
1978 |
Chris Evert |
USA |
|
1977 |
Chris Evert |
USA |
|
1976 |
Chris Evert |
USA |
|
1975 |
Chris Evert |
USA |
|
1974 |
Billie Jean King |
USA |
|
1973 |
Billie Jean King |
USA |
|
1972 |
Billie Jean King |
USA |
|
1971 |
Billie Jean King |
USA |
|
1970 |
Margaret Court |
Australia |
|
1969 |
Margaret Court |
Australia |
|
1968 |
Virginia Wade |
United Kingdom |
