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Top 7 Players With US Open Titles In Women’s Singles

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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