Wimbledon Women’s Singles Winners: Complete List of Champions in the Open Era

Wimbledon is one of the oldest and the most prestigious tennis tournaments in the world, and lifting the Wimbledon slam title remains one of the greatest achievements in tennis.

Since the Open Era began in 1968, the championships have produced legendary champions, unforgettable finals, and remarkable upsets on the grass courts of the All England Club.

The 2026 edition of the Wimbledon ladies has been very competitive and we are into the final of the tournament with Karolina Muchova taking on fellow Czech player, Linda Noskova. Both players are eyeing for their first slam.

Wimbledon Women’s Singles Champions (Open Era)

Year

Champion

2025

Iga Swiatek

2024

Barbora Krejcikova

2023

Marketa Vondrousova

2022

Elena Rybakina

2021

Ashleigh Barty

2020

Tournament not held (COVID-19)

2019

Simona Halep

2018

Angelique Kerber

2017

Garbiñe Muguruza

2016

Serena Williams

2015

Serena Williams

2014

Petra Kvitova

2013

Marion Bartoli

2012

Serena Williams

2011

Petra Kvitova

2010

Serena Williams

2009

Serena Williams

2008

Venus Williams

2007

Venus Williams

2006

Amélie Mauresmo

2005

Venus Williams

2004

Maria Sharapova

2003

Serena Williams

2002

Serena Williams

2001

Venus Williams

2000

Venus Williams

1999

Lindsay Davenport

1998

Jana Novotna

1997

Martina Hingis

1996

Steffi Graf

1995

Steffi Graf

1994

Conchita Martínez

1993

Steffi Graf

1992

Steffi Graf

1991

Steffi Graf

1990

Martina Navratilova

1989

Steffi Graf

1988

Steffi Graf

1987

Martina Navratilova

1986

Martina Navratilova

1985

Martina Navratilova

1984

Martina Navratilova

1983

Martina Navratilova

1982

Martina Navratilova

1981

Chris Evert

1980

Evonne Goolagong Cawley

1979

Martina Navratilova

1978

Martina Navratilova

1977

Virginia Wade

1976

Chris Evert

1975

Billie Jean King

1974

Chris Evert

1973

Billie Jean King

1972

Billie Jean King

1971

Evonne Goolagong

1970

Margaret Court

1969

Ann Jones

1968

Billie Jean King

Most Wimbledon Women’s Singles Titles (Open Era)

  • Martina Navratilova – 9 titles

  • Serena Williams – 7 titles

  • Steffi Graf – 7 titles

  • Venus Williams – 5 titles

  • Billie Jean King – 4 titles

  • Chris Evert – 3 titles

  • Petra Kvitova – 2 titles

  • All other champions – 1 title each.

A Tournament Rich in History

Wimbledon has witnessed several golden eras. Martina Navratilova dominated the 1980s with a record nine singles titles, while Steffi Graf, the Williams sisters, and Serena Williams each defined different generations with their success on grass.

In recent years, the women’s draw has become increasingly competitive, with champions including Ashleigh Barty, Elena Rybakina, Marketa Vondrousova, Barbora Krejcikova, and Iga Swiatek adding their names to Wimbledon history. Their victories highlight the depth and quality of the modern WTA Tour while continuing the rich tradition of the Championships. Either one of Karolina Muchova or Linda Noskova have a chance to get their first ever slam.

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