World number one women tennis players
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1883-1920 rankings
1883-1920 rankings are more variable in nature because of limited sourcing.Year | Players | Country | Sources and Notes |
1883 | Maud Watson Maud Watson Maud Watson was an English tennis player.Born in Harrow, London, the daughter of a local vicar, she began playing competitive tennis in 1881. Undefeated in tournament play, in 1884 the nineteen-year-old Watson won the first ever Ladies’ Singles title at Wimbledon... |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | The Pastime classification of British players |
1884 | Maud Watson Maud Watson Maud Watson was an English tennis player.Born in Harrow, London, the daughter of a local vicar, she began playing competitive tennis in 1881. Undefeated in tournament play, in 1884 the nineteen-year-old Watson won the first ever Ladies’ Singles title at Wimbledon... |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | The Pastime classification of British players |
1885 | Maud Watson Maud Watson Maud Watson was an English tennis player.Born in Harrow, London, the daughter of a local vicar, she began playing competitive tennis in 1881. Undefeated in tournament play, in 1884 the nineteen-year-old Watson won the first ever Ladies’ Singles title at Wimbledon... |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | The Pastime classification of British players |
1886 | Maud Watson Maud Watson Maud Watson was an English tennis player.Born in Harrow, London, the daughter of a local vicar, she began playing competitive tennis in 1881. Undefeated in tournament play, in 1884 the nineteen-year-old Watson won the first ever Ladies’ Singles title at Wimbledon... |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | The Pastime classification of British players |
1887 | Lottie Dod Lottie Dod Charlotte "Lottie" Dod was an English sportswoman best known as a tennis player. She won the Wimbledon Ladies' Singles Championship five times, the first one when she was only fifteen, in the summer of 1887... |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | The Pastime classification of British players |
1888 | Lottie Dod Lottie Dod Charlotte "Lottie" Dod was an English sportswoman best known as a tennis player. She won the Wimbledon Ladies' Singles Championship five times, the first one when she was only fifteen, in the summer of 1887... |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | The Pastime classification of British players |
1889 | Lottie Dod Lottie Dod Charlotte "Lottie" Dod was an English sportswoman best known as a tennis player. She won the Wimbledon Ladies' Singles Championship five times, the first one when she was only fifteen, in the summer of 1887... |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | The Pastime classification of British players |
1890 | Louisa Martin Louisa Martin Louisa Martin was a professional tennis player from Ireland. She was the world Number one player several times at the turn of the century; in 1890, 1895, 1896, 1899 and again in 1903. She had a competitive rivalry with Lottie Dod from Great Britain.... |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | The Pastime classification of British players |
1891 | Lottie Dod Lottie Dod Charlotte "Lottie" Dod was an English sportswoman best known as a tennis player. She won the Wimbledon Ladies' Singles Championship five times, the first one when she was only fifteen, in the summer of 1887... |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | The Pastime classification of British players |
1892 | Lottie Dod Lottie Dod Charlotte "Lottie" Dod was an English sportswoman best known as a tennis player. She won the Wimbledon Ladies' Singles Championship five times, the first one when she was only fifteen, in the summer of 1887... |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | The Pastime classification of British players |
1893 | Lottie Dod Lottie Dod Charlotte "Lottie" Dod was an English sportswoman best known as a tennis player. She won the Wimbledon Ladies' Singles Championship five times, the first one when she was only fifteen, in the summer of 1887... |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | The Pastime classification of British players |
1894 | Blanche Bingley Hillyard | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | The Pastime classification of British players |
1895 | Louisa Martin Louisa Martin Louisa Martin was a professional tennis player from Ireland. She was the world Number one player several times at the turn of the century; in 1890, 1895, 1896, 1899 and again in 1903. She had a competitive rivalry with Lottie Dod from Great Britain.... |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | The Pastime classification of British players |
1896 | Louisa Martin Louisa Martin Louisa Martin was a professional tennis player from Ireland. She was the world Number one player several times at the turn of the century; in 1890, 1895, 1896, 1899 and again in 1903. She had a competitive rivalry with Lottie Dod from Great Britain.... |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | The Lawn Tennis classification of British players |
1897 | Blanche Bingley Hillyard | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | The Lawn Tennis classification of British Players |
1898 | Charlotte Cooper Charlotte Cooper (tennis) Charlotte Reinagle Cooper was a tennis player born in Ealing, Middlesex, England where, as a young woman, she was a member of the Ealing Lawn Tennis Club. She won her first of five Wimbledon championships singles titles in 1895, wearing an ankle-length dress in accordance with proper Victorian... |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | The Lawn Tennis classification of British Players |
1899 | Louisa Martin Louisa Martin Louisa Martin was a professional tennis player from Ireland. She was the world Number one player several times at the turn of the century; in 1890, 1895, 1896, 1899 and again in 1903. She had a competitive rivalry with Lottie Dod from Great Britain.... |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | The Lawn Tennis classification of British players |
1900 | Blanche Bingley Hillyard | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | The Lawn Tennis classification of British players |
1901 | Charlotte Cooper Sterry | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | The Lawn Tennis classification of British players |
1902 | Muriel Robb Muriel Robb Muriel Evelyn Robb was a former British female tennis player. She is best remembered for her ladies' singles title at the 1902 Wimbledon Championships... |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | The Lawn Tennis and Croquet classification of British players |
1903 | Louisa Martin Louisa Martin Louisa Martin was a professional tennis player from Ireland. She was the world Number one player several times at the turn of the century; in 1890, 1895, 1896, 1899 and again in 1903. She had a competitive rivalry with Lottie Dod from Great Britain.... |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | The Lawn Tennis and Croquet classification of British players; German International Rankings |
1904 | Dorothea Douglass | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | The Lawn Tennis and Badminton classification of British players and Lawn Tennis classification of British players |
1905 | May Sutton May Sutton May Godfrey Sutton was a tennis champion and the first American to win the singles title at Wimbledon.-Biography:... |
United States | The Lawn Tennis and Badminton classification of British players and the American and Australian visitors |
1906 | Dorothea Douglass | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | The Lawn Tennis and Badminton classification of British players and the American and Australian visitors and German International Rankings |
1907 | May Sutton May Sutton May Godfrey Sutton was a tennis champion and the first American to win the singles title at Wimbledon.-Biography:... |
United States | |
1908 | May Sutton May Sutton May Godfrey Sutton was a tennis champion and the first American to win the singles title at Wimbledon.-Biography:... |
United States | |
1909 | May Sutton May Sutton May Godfrey Sutton was a tennis champion and the first American to win the singles title at Wimbledon.-Biography:... |
United States | The Lawn Tennis and Badminton classification of British players and the American and Australian visitors |
1910 | Dorothea Douglass Chambers Dorothea Douglass Chambers Dorothea Katherine Lambert Chambers was an English female tennis player who was born in Guayamas, Ealing in the United Kingdom.-Biography:... |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | |
1911 | Dorothea Douglass Chambers Dorothea Douglass Chambers Dorothea Katherine Lambert Chambers was an English female tennis player who was born in Guayamas, Ealing in the United Kingdom.-Biography:... |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | |
1912 | May Sutton May Sutton May Godfrey Sutton was a tennis champion and the first American to win the singles title at Wimbledon.-Biography:... |
United States | |
1913 | Ethel Thomson Larcombe Ethel Thomson Larcombe Ethel Larcombe was a former British female tennis player... |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | |
1914 | Dorothea Douglass Chambers Dorothea Douglass Chambers Dorothea Katherine Lambert Chambers was an English female tennis player who was born in Guayamas, Ealing in the United Kingdom.-Biography:... |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | |
1915–1918 | None (World War I World War I World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918... ) |
world rankings static with Dorothea Douglass Chambers Dorothea Douglass Chambers Dorothea Katherine Lambert Chambers was an English female tennis player who was born in Guayamas, Ealing in the United Kingdom.-Biography:... in the #1 position |
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1919 | Suzanne Lenglen Suzanne Lenglen Suzanne Rachel Flore Lenglen was a French tennis player who won 31 Championship titles between 1914 and 1926... |
France | |
1920 | Suzanne Lenglen Suzanne Lenglen Suzanne Rachel Flore Lenglen was a French tennis player who won 31 Championship titles between 1914 and 1926... |
France |
1921–present
More recent rankings are much better sourced.Year | Players | Country | Sources and Notes |
1921 | Suzanne Lenglen Suzanne Lenglen Suzanne Rachel Flore Lenglen was a French tennis player who won 31 Championship titles between 1914 and 1926... (1)/(6) |
France | Wallis Myers, The Daily Telegraph (London) The Daily Telegraph The Daily Telegraph is a daily morning broadsheet newspaper distributed throughout the United Kingdom and internationally. The newspaper was founded by Arthur B... |
1922 | Suzanne Lenglen Suzanne Lenglen Suzanne Rachel Flore Lenglen was a French tennis player who won 31 Championship titles between 1914 and 1926... (2)/(6) |
France | Wallis Myers, The Daily Telegraph (London) The Daily Telegraph The Daily Telegraph is a daily morning broadsheet newspaper distributed throughout the United Kingdom and internationally. The newspaper was founded by Arthur B... |
1923 | Suzanne Lenglen Suzanne Lenglen Suzanne Rachel Flore Lenglen was a French tennis player who won 31 Championship titles between 1914 and 1926... (3)/(6) |
France | Wallis Myers, The Daily Telegraph (London) The Daily Telegraph The Daily Telegraph is a daily morning broadsheet newspaper distributed throughout the United Kingdom and internationally. The newspaper was founded by Arthur B... |
1924 | Suzanne Lenglen Suzanne Lenglen Suzanne Rachel Flore Lenglen was a French tennis player who won 31 Championship titles between 1914 and 1926... (4)/(6) |
France | Wallis Myers, The Daily Telegraph (London) The Daily Telegraph The Daily Telegraph is a daily morning broadsheet newspaper distributed throughout the United Kingdom and internationally. The newspaper was founded by Arthur B... |
1925 | Suzanne Lenglen Suzanne Lenglen Suzanne Rachel Flore Lenglen was a French tennis player who won 31 Championship titles between 1914 and 1926... (5)/(6) |
France | Wallis Myers, Daily Mail (London) Daily Mail The Daily Mail is a British daily middle-market tabloid newspaper owned by the Daily Mail and General Trust. First published in 1896 by Lord Northcliffe, it is the United Kingdom's second biggest-selling daily newspaper after The Sun. Its sister paper The Mail on Sunday was launched in 1982... |
1926 | Suzanne Lenglen Suzanne Lenglen Suzanne Rachel Flore Lenglen was a French tennis player who won 31 Championship titles between 1914 and 1926... (6)/(6) |
France | Wallis Myers, Daily Mail (London) Daily Mail The Daily Mail is a British daily middle-market tabloid newspaper owned by the Daily Mail and General Trust. First published in 1896 by Lord Northcliffe, it is the United Kingdom's second biggest-selling daily newspaper after The Sun. Its sister paper The Mail on Sunday was launched in 1982... |
1927 | Helen Wills Moody Helen Wills Moody Helen Newington Wills Roark , also known as Helen Wills Moody, was an American tennis player. She has been described as "the first American born woman to achieve international celebrity as an athlete."-Biography:... (1)/(9) |
United States | Wallis Myers, Daily Mail (London) Daily Mail The Daily Mail is a British daily middle-market tabloid newspaper owned by the Daily Mail and General Trust. First published in 1896 by Lord Northcliffe, it is the United Kingdom's second biggest-selling daily newspaper after The Sun. Its sister paper The Mail on Sunday was launched in 1982... |
1928 | Helen Wills Moody Helen Wills Moody Helen Newington Wills Roark , also known as Helen Wills Moody, was an American tennis player. She has been described as "the first American born woman to achieve international celebrity as an athlete."-Biography:... (2)/(9) |
United States | Wallis Myers, Daily Mail (London) Daily Mail The Daily Mail is a British daily middle-market tabloid newspaper owned by the Daily Mail and General Trust. First published in 1896 by Lord Northcliffe, it is the United Kingdom's second biggest-selling daily newspaper after The Sun. Its sister paper The Mail on Sunday was launched in 1982... |
1929 | Helen Wills Moody Helen Wills Moody Helen Newington Wills Roark , also known as Helen Wills Moody, was an American tennis player. She has been described as "the first American born woman to achieve international celebrity as an athlete."-Biography:... (3)/(9) |
United States | Wallis Myers, Daily Mail (London) Daily Mail The Daily Mail is a British daily middle-market tabloid newspaper owned by the Daily Mail and General Trust. First published in 1896 by Lord Northcliffe, it is the United Kingdom's second biggest-selling daily newspaper after The Sun. Its sister paper The Mail on Sunday was launched in 1982... |
1930 | Helen Wills Moody Helen Wills Moody Helen Newington Wills Roark , also known as Helen Wills Moody, was an American tennis player. She has been described as "the first American born woman to achieve international celebrity as an athlete."-Biography:... (4)/(9) |
United States | Wallis Myers, Daily Mail (London) Daily Mail The Daily Mail is a British daily middle-market tabloid newspaper owned by the Daily Mail and General Trust. First published in 1896 by Lord Northcliffe, it is the United Kingdom's second biggest-selling daily newspaper after The Sun. Its sister paper The Mail on Sunday was launched in 1982... |
1931 | Helen Wills Moody Helen Wills Moody Helen Newington Wills Roark , also known as Helen Wills Moody, was an American tennis player. She has been described as "the first American born woman to achieve international celebrity as an athlete."-Biography:... (5)/(9) |
United States | Wallis Myers, Daily Mail (London) Daily Mail The Daily Mail is a British daily middle-market tabloid newspaper owned by the Daily Mail and General Trust. First published in 1896 by Lord Northcliffe, it is the United Kingdom's second biggest-selling daily newspaper after The Sun. Its sister paper The Mail on Sunday was launched in 1982... |
1932 | Helen Wills Moody Helen Wills Moody Helen Newington Wills Roark , also known as Helen Wills Moody, was an American tennis player. She has been described as "the first American born woman to achieve international celebrity as an athlete."-Biography:... (6)/(9) |
United States | Wallis Myers, Daily Mail (London) Daily Mail The Daily Mail is a British daily middle-market tabloid newspaper owned by the Daily Mail and General Trust. First published in 1896 by Lord Northcliffe, it is the United Kingdom's second biggest-selling daily newspaper after The Sun. Its sister paper The Mail on Sunday was launched in 1982... |
1933 | Helen Wills Moody Helen Wills Moody Helen Newington Wills Roark , also known as Helen Wills Moody, was an American tennis player. She has been described as "the first American born woman to achieve international celebrity as an athlete."-Biography:... (7)/(9) |
United States | Wallis Myers, Daily Mail (London) Daily Mail The Daily Mail is a British daily middle-market tabloid newspaper owned by the Daily Mail and General Trust. First published in 1896 by Lord Northcliffe, it is the United Kingdom's second biggest-selling daily newspaper after The Sun. Its sister paper The Mail on Sunday was launched in 1982... |
1934 | Dorothy Round Little Dorothy Round Little Dorothy Edith Round Little was a World No. 1 British female tennis player. She was born in Dudley, Worcestershire, England, where she attended the Dudley Girls High School.... |
United Kingdom | Wallis Myers, Daily Mail (London) Daily Mail The Daily Mail is a British daily middle-market tabloid newspaper owned by the Daily Mail and General Trust. First published in 1896 by Lord Northcliffe, it is the United Kingdom's second biggest-selling daily newspaper after The Sun. Its sister paper The Mail on Sunday was launched in 1982... |
Helen Jacobs Helen Jacobs Helen Hull Jacobs was a World No. 1 American female tennis player who won ten Grand Slam titles. She was born in Globe, Arizona, United States.- Tennis career :... (1)/(2) |
United States | Ned Potter, American Lawn Tennis | |
1935 | Helen Wills Moody Helen Wills Moody Helen Newington Wills Roark , also known as Helen Wills Moody, was an American tennis player. She has been described as "the first American born woman to achieve international celebrity as an athlete."-Biography:... (8)/(9) |
United States | Wallis Myers, Daily Mail (London) Daily Mail The Daily Mail is a British daily middle-market tabloid newspaper owned by the Daily Mail and General Trust. First published in 1896 by Lord Northcliffe, it is the United Kingdom's second biggest-selling daily newspaper after The Sun. Its sister paper The Mail on Sunday was launched in 1982... ; Ned Potter, American Lawn Tennis; Pierre Gillou, president of the French Tennis Federation |
1936 | Hilde Krahwinkel Sperling Hilde Krahwinkel Sperling Hildegard "Hilde" Krahwinkel Sperling was a German tennis player, although she became a Danish national after marrying Svend Sperling from Denmark in 1933. She is generally regarded as the second-greatest female German tennis player in history, behind Steffi Graf... |
Denmark | Ned Potter, American Lawn Tennis |
Helen Jacobs Helen Jacobs Helen Hull Jacobs was a World No. 1 American female tennis player who won ten Grand Slam titles. She was born in Globe, Arizona, United States.- Tennis career :... (2)/(2) |
United States | Wallis Myers, Daily Mail (London) Daily Mail The Daily Mail is a British daily middle-market tabloid newspaper owned by the Daily Mail and General Trust. First published in 1896 by Lord Northcliffe, it is the United Kingdom's second biggest-selling daily newspaper after The Sun. Its sister paper The Mail on Sunday was launched in 1982... ; Fred Perry Fred Perry Frederick John Perry was a championship-winning English tennis and table tennis player who won 10 Majors including eight Grand Slams and two Pro Slams. Perry won three consecutive Wimbledon Championships between 1934 and 1936 and was World No. 1 four years in a row... |
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1937 | Anita Lizana Anita Lizana Anita Lizana de Ellis was a World Number 1 tennis player from Chile. She was the first Latin American, and first Hispanic person, to be ranked World Number 1 tennis player. Also, Anita Lizana was the first Latin American to win a Grand Slam singles championship. She won the U.S... |
Chile | Wallis Myers, Daily Mail (London) Daily Mail The Daily Mail is a British daily middle-market tabloid newspaper owned by the Daily Mail and General Trust. First published in 1896 by Lord Northcliffe, it is the United Kingdom's second biggest-selling daily newspaper after The Sun. Its sister paper The Mail on Sunday was launched in 1982... ; Ned Potter, American Lawn Tennis |
1938 | Helen Wills Moody Helen Wills Moody Helen Newington Wills Roark , also known as Helen Wills Moody, was an American tennis player. She has been described as "the first American born woman to achieve international celebrity as an athlete."-Biography:... (9)/(9) |
United States | Wallis Myers, Daily Mail (London) Daily Mail The Daily Mail is a British daily middle-market tabloid newspaper owned by the Daily Mail and General Trust. First published in 1896 by Lord Northcliffe, it is the United Kingdom's second biggest-selling daily newspaper after The Sun. Its sister paper The Mail on Sunday was launched in 1982... ; Ned Potter, American Lawn Tennis; Pierre Gillou, president of the French Tennis Federation |
1939 | Alice Marble Alice Marble Alice Marble was a World No. 1 American tennis player who won 18 Grand Slam championships : 5 in Singles, 6 in Women's Doubles, and 7 in Mixed Doubles.-Early life:Born in the small town of Beckwourth, Plumas County, California, Marble moved with her family at the age of... |
United States | Ned Potter, American Lawn Tennis; Gordon Lowe Gordon Lowe Sir Francis Gordon Lowe, 2nd Baronet was a former British male tennis player.Lowe's best remembered for winning the Australian Open in 1915... ; John Olliff |
1940–1945 | None (World War II World War II World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis... ) |
The U.S. Championships was the only Grand Slam Grand Slam (tennis) The four Major tennis tournaments, also called the Slams, are the most important tennis events of the year in terms of world tour ranking points, tradition, prize-money awarded, strength and size of player field, and public attention. They are the Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon, and... tournament held from 1941 through 1944. The Australian Championships Australian Open The Australian Open is the only Grand Slam tennis tournament held in the southern hemisphere. The tournament was held for the first time in 1905 and was last contested on grass in 1987. Since 1972 the Australian Open has been held in Melbourne, Victoria. In 1988, the tournament became a hard court... was held in 1940 but then went into hiatus until 1946. The French Championships resumed in 1945. Although there were no world rankings during this period, the United States Lawn Tennis Association continued to rank players from the United States during the war years. The top ranked players during this period were Alice Marble Alice Marble Alice Marble was a World No. 1 American tennis player who won 18 Grand Slam championships : 5 in Singles, 6 in Women's Doubles, and 7 in Mixed Doubles.-Early life:Born in the small town of Beckwourth, Plumas County, California, Marble moved with her family at the age of... (1940), Sarah Palfrey Cooke Sarah Palfrey Cooke Sarah Hammond Palfrey Fabyan Cooke Danzig was a female tennis player from the United States.... (1941 and 1945), and Pauline Betz Addie (1942, 1943, and 1944). |
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1946 | Pauline Betz Addie | United States | Ned Potter, American Lawn Tennis; Pierre Gillou, president of the French Tennis Federation; John Olliff |
1947 | Margaret Osborne duPont Margaret Osborne duPont Margaret Evelyn Osborne duPont is a former World No. 1 American female tennis player.DuPont won a total of 37 singles, women's doubles, and mixed doubles Grand Slam titles, which places her fourth on the all-time list despite never entering the Australian Championships. She won 25 of her Grand... (1)/(4) |
United States | John Olliff, Lawn Tennis Almanack |
Louise Brough Clapp (1)/(3) | United States | Ned Potter, American Lawn Tennis | |
1948 | Margaret Osborne duPont Margaret Osborne duPont Margaret Evelyn Osborne duPont is a former World No. 1 American female tennis player.DuPont won a total of 37 singles, women's doubles, and mixed doubles Grand Slam titles, which places her fourth on the all-time list despite never entering the Australian Championships. She won 25 of her Grand... (2)/(4) |
United States | Ned Potter, American Lawn Tennis; John Olliff, Lawn Tennis Almanack |
Louise Brough Clapp (2)/(3) | United States | Pierre Gillou, president of the French Tennis Federation | |
1949 | Margaret Osborne duPont Margaret Osborne duPont Margaret Evelyn Osborne duPont is a former World No. 1 American female tennis player.DuPont won a total of 37 singles, women's doubles, and mixed doubles Grand Slam titles, which places her fourth on the all-time list despite never entering the Australian Championships. She won 25 of her Grand... (3)/(4) |
United States | Ned Potter, American Lawn Tennis; Pierre Gillou, president of the French Tennis Federation; John Olliff |
1950 | Margaret Osborne duPont Margaret Osborne duPont Margaret Evelyn Osborne duPont is a former World No. 1 American female tennis player.DuPont won a total of 37 singles, women's doubles, and mixed doubles Grand Slam titles, which places her fourth on the all-time list despite never entering the Australian Championships. She won 25 of her Grand... (4)/(4) |
United States | Ned Potter, American Lawn Tennis; John Olliff, Lawn Tennis Almanack |
1951 | Doris Hart Doris Hart Doris Hart is a former World No. 1 American female tennis player.As a child, she suffered from osteomyelitis, which resulted in a permanently impaired right leg... (1)/(2) |
United States | Ned Potter, American Lawn Tennis; John Olliff, Lawn Tennis Almanack |
1952 | Maureen Connolly Brinker (1)/(3) | United States | Ned Potter, American Lawn Tennis; Lance Tingay, Daily Mail (London) Daily Mail The Daily Mail is a British daily middle-market tabloid newspaper owned by the Daily Mail and General Trust. First published in 1896 by Lord Northcliffe, it is the United Kingdom's second biggest-selling daily newspaper after The Sun. Its sister paper The Mail on Sunday was launched in 1982... |
1953 | Maureen Connolly Brinker (2)/(3) | United States | World Tennis magazine (U.S.); Lance Tingay, Daily Mail (London) Daily Mail The Daily Mail is a British daily middle-market tabloid newspaper owned by the Daily Mail and General Trust. First published in 1896 by Lord Northcliffe, it is the United Kingdom's second biggest-selling daily newspaper after The Sun. Its sister paper The Mail on Sunday was launched in 1982... |
1954 | Maureen Connolly Brinker (3)/(3) | United States | World Tennis magazine (U.S.); Lance Tingay, Daily Mail (London) Daily Mail The Daily Mail is a British daily middle-market tabloid newspaper owned by the Daily Mail and General Trust. First published in 1896 by Lord Northcliffe, it is the United Kingdom's second biggest-selling daily newspaper after The Sun. Its sister paper The Mail on Sunday was launched in 1982... |
1955 | Doris Hart Doris Hart Doris Hart is a former World No. 1 American female tennis player.As a child, she suffered from osteomyelitis, which resulted in a permanently impaired right leg... (2)/(2) |
United States | World Tennis magazine (U.S.) |
Louise Brough Clapp (3)/(3) | United States | Lance Tingay, Daily Mail (London) Daily Mail The Daily Mail is a British daily middle-market tabloid newspaper owned by the Daily Mail and General Trust. First published in 1896 by Lord Northcliffe, it is the United Kingdom's second biggest-selling daily newspaper after The Sun. Its sister paper The Mail on Sunday was launched in 1982... |
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1956 | Shirley Fry Irvin | United States | World Tennis magazine (U.S.); Lance Tingay, Daily Mail (London) Daily Mail The Daily Mail is a British daily middle-market tabloid newspaper owned by the Daily Mail and General Trust. First published in 1896 by Lord Northcliffe, it is the United Kingdom's second biggest-selling daily newspaper after The Sun. Its sister paper The Mail on Sunday was launched in 1982... |
1957 | Althea Gibson Althea Gibson Althea Gibson was a World No. 1 American sportswoman who became the first African-American woman to be a competitor on the world tennis tour and the first to win a Grand Slam title in 1956. She is sometimes referred to as "the Jackie Robinson of tennis" for breaking the color barrier... (1)/(2) |
United States | Lance Tingay, Daily Mail (London) Daily Mail The Daily Mail is a British daily middle-market tabloid newspaper owned by the Daily Mail and General Trust. First published in 1896 by Lord Northcliffe, it is the United Kingdom's second biggest-selling daily newspaper after The Sun. Its sister paper The Mail on Sunday was launched in 1982... ; Ned Potter, World Tennis magazine (U.S.); British Lawn Tennis Reader's Poll |
1958 | Althea Gibson Althea Gibson Althea Gibson was a World No. 1 American sportswoman who became the first African-American woman to be a competitor on the world tennis tour and the first to win a Grand Slam title in 1956. She is sometimes referred to as "the Jackie Robinson of tennis" for breaking the color barrier... (2)/(2) |
United States | Lance Tingay, Daily Mail (London) Daily Mail The Daily Mail is a British daily middle-market tabloid newspaper owned by the Daily Mail and General Trust. First published in 1896 by Lord Northcliffe, it is the United Kingdom's second biggest-selling daily newspaper after The Sun. Its sister paper The Mail on Sunday was launched in 1982... ; Ned Potter, World Tennis magazine (U.S.); British Lawn Tennis Reader's Poll |
1959 | Maria Bueno Maria Bueno Maria Esther Andion Bueno is a former professional tennis player from Brazil. During her 11-year career , she won 19 Major titles .... (1)/(4) |
Brazil | Lance Tingay, Daily Mail (London) Daily Mail The Daily Mail is a British daily middle-market tabloid newspaper owned by the Daily Mail and General Trust. First published in 1896 by Lord Northcliffe, it is the United Kingdom's second biggest-selling daily newspaper after The Sun. Its sister paper The Mail on Sunday was launched in 1982... ; Ned Potter, World Tennis magazine (U.S.); British Lawn Tennis Reader's Poll |
1960 | Maria Bueno Maria Bueno Maria Esther Andion Bueno is a former professional tennis player from Brazil. During her 11-year career , she won 19 Major titles .... (2)/(4) |
Brazil | Lance Tingay, The Daily Telegraph (London) The Daily Telegraph The Daily Telegraph is a daily morning broadsheet newspaper distributed throughout the United Kingdom and internationally. The newspaper was founded by Arthur B... ; Ned Potter, World Tennis magazine (U.S.) |
1961 | Angela Mortimer Barrett | United Kingdom | Lance Tingay, The Daily Telegraph (London) The Daily Telegraph The Daily Telegraph is a daily morning broadsheet newspaper distributed throughout the United Kingdom and internationally. The newspaper was founded by Arthur B... ; Ned Potter, World Tennis magazine (U.S.); British Lawn Tennis Reader's Poll |
1962 | Margaret Court (1)/(7) | Australia | Lance Tingay, The Daily Telegraph (London) The Daily Telegraph The Daily Telegraph is a daily morning broadsheet newspaper distributed throughout the United Kingdom and internationally. The newspaper was founded by Arthur B... ; Ned Potter, World Tennis magazine (U.S.); British Lawn Tennis Reader's Poll |
1963 | Margaret Court (2)/(7) | Australia | Lance Tingay, The Daily Telegraph (London) The Daily Telegraph The Daily Telegraph is a daily morning broadsheet newspaper distributed throughout the United Kingdom and internationally. The newspaper was founded by Arthur B... ; Ned Potter, World Tennis magazine (U.S.); British Lawn Tennis Reader's Poll |
1964 | Margaret Court (3)/(7) | Australia | Lance Tingay, The Daily Telegraph (London) The Daily Telegraph The Daily Telegraph is a daily morning broadsheet newspaper distributed throughout the United Kingdom and internationally. The newspaper was founded by Arthur B... |
Maria Bueno Maria Bueno Maria Esther Andion Bueno is a former professional tennis player from Brazil. During her 11-year career , she won 19 Major titles .... (3)/(4) |
Brazil | Ned Potter, World Tennis magazine (U.S.); British Lawn Tennis Reader's Poll; Ulrich Kaiser | |
1965 | Margaret Court (4)/(7) | Australia | Lance Tingay, The Daily Telegraph (London); Joseph Macauley, World Tennis magazine (U.S.); British Lawn Tennis Reader's Poll; Sport za Rubezhom (Russia) |
1966 | Billie Jean King Billie Jean King Billie Jean King is a former professional tennis player from the United States. She won 12 Grand Slam singles titles, 16 Grand Slam women's doubles titles, and 11 Grand Slam mixed doubles titles. King has been an advocate against sexism in sports and society... (1)/(6) |
United States | Lance Tingay, The Daily Telegraph (London) The Daily Telegraph The Daily Telegraph is a daily morning broadsheet newspaper distributed throughout the United Kingdom and internationally. The newspaper was founded by Arthur B... ; Joseph Macauley, World Tennis magazine (U.S.); Pierre de Thier, Belgium |
Maria Bueno Maria Bueno Maria Esther Andion Bueno is a former professional tennis player from Brazil. During her 11-year career , she won 19 Major titles .... (4)/(4) |
Brazil | Bruce Walkley, Herald Sun (Melbourne, Australia) Herald Sun The Herald Sun is a morning tabloid newspaper based in Melbourne, Australia. It is published by The Herald and Weekly Times, a subsidiary of News Limited, itself a subsidiary of News Corporation. It is available for purchase throughout Melbourne, Regional Victoria, Tasmania, the Australian Capital... ; British Lawn Tennis Reader's Poll |
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1967 | Billie Jean King Billie Jean King Billie Jean King is a former professional tennis player from the United States. She won 12 Grand Slam singles titles, 16 Grand Slam women's doubles titles, and 11 Grand Slam mixed doubles titles. King has been an advocate against sexism in sports and society... (2)/(6) |
United States | Lance Tingay, The Daily Telegraph (London) The Daily Telegraph The Daily Telegraph is a daily morning broadsheet newspaper distributed throughout the United Kingdom and internationally. The newspaper was founded by Arthur B... ; Joseph Macauley, World Tennis magazine (U.S.); British Lawn Tennis Reader's Poll |
1968 | Billie Jean King Billie Jean King Billie Jean King is a former professional tennis player from the United States. She won 12 Grand Slam singles titles, 16 Grand Slam women's doubles titles, and 11 Grand Slam mixed doubles titles. King has been an advocate against sexism in sports and society... (3)/(6) |
United States | Bud Collins Bud Collins -External links:*** 2001 interview with Collins*... ; Lance Tingay, The Daily Telegraph (London) The Daily Telegraph The Daily Telegraph is a daily morning broadsheet newspaper distributed throughout the United Kingdom and internationally. The newspaper was founded by Arthur B... ; Rino Tommasi; Ulrich Kaiser; Seagram's (panel of experts) |
1969 | Margaret Court (5)/(7) | Australia | Bud Collins Bud Collins -External links:*** 2001 interview with Collins*... ; Joseph Macauley, World Tennis magazine (U.S.); Lance Tingay, The Daily Telegraph (London) The Daily Telegraph The Daily Telegraph is a daily morning broadsheet newspaper distributed throughout the United Kingdom and internationally. The newspaper was founded by Arthur B... ; Rino Tommasi |
1970 | Margaret Court (6)/(7) | Australia | Bud Collins Bud Collins -External links:*** 2001 interview with Collins*... ; Joseph Macauley, World Tennis magazine (U.S.); Judith Elian, L'Equipe L'Équipe L'Équipe is a French nationwide daily newspaper devoted to sports, owned by Éditions Philippe Amaury. The paper is noted for coverage of football , rugby, motorsports and cycling... ; Lance Tingay, The Daily Telegraph (London) The Daily Telegraph The Daily Telegraph is a daily morning broadsheet newspaper distributed throughout the United Kingdom and internationally. The newspaper was founded by Arthur B... ; Mike Gibson (Wimbledon The Championships, Wimbledon The Championships, Wimbledon, or simply Wimbledon , is the oldest tennis tournament in the world, considered by many to be the most prestigious. It has been held at the All England Club in Wimbledon, London since 1877. It is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments, the other three Majors... referee); Rino Tommasi |
1971 | Billie Jean King Billie Jean King Billie Jean King is a former professional tennis player from the United States. She won 12 Grand Slam singles titles, 16 Grand Slam women's doubles titles, and 11 Grand Slam mixed doubles titles. King has been an advocate against sexism in sports and society... (4)/(6) |
United States | Bud Collins Bud Collins -External links:*** 2001 interview with Collins*... , The Boston Globe The Boston Globe The Boston Globe is an American daily newspaper based in Boston, Massachusetts. The Boston Globe has been owned by The New York Times Company since 1993... ; Rino Tommasi |
Evonne Goolagong Cawley | Australia | Bjorn Hellberg, Tennis Tidning (Sweden); Joseph Macauley, World Tennis magazine (U.S.); L'Equipe L'Équipe L'Équipe is a French nationwide daily newspaper devoted to sports, owned by Éditions Philippe Amaury. The paper is noted for coverage of football , rugby, motorsports and cycling... ; Rex Bellamy, The Times The Times The Times is a British daily national newspaper, first published in London in 1785 under the title The Daily Universal Register . The Times and its sister paper The Sunday Times are published by Times Newspapers Limited, a subsidiary since 1981 of News International... (London); Lance Tingay, The Daily Telegraph (London) The Daily Telegraph The Daily Telegraph is a daily morning broadsheet newspaper distributed throughout the United Kingdom and internationally. The newspaper was founded by Arthur B... ; Frank Rostron |
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1972 | Billie Jean King Billie Jean King Billie Jean King is a former professional tennis player from the United States. She won 12 Grand Slam singles titles, 16 Grand Slam women's doubles titles, and 11 Grand Slam mixed doubles titles. King has been an advocate against sexism in sports and society... (5)/(6) |
United States | Tennis magazine (U.S.); World Tennis magazine (U.S.); Bud Collins Bud Collins -External links:*** 2001 interview with Collins*... ; John Barrett John Barrett (tennis) John Barrett is an English former tennis player, commentator, and author.-Life and career:Barrett born in North London and educated at University College School in Hampstead. As a tennis competitor, he played in 21 consecutive Wimbledon Championships between 1950 and 1970, and at his best was... ; Lance Tingay, The Daily Telegraph (London) The Daily Telegraph The Daily Telegraph is a daily morning broadsheet newspaper distributed throughout the United Kingdom and internationally. The newspaper was founded by Arthur B... ; Rino Tommasi; Frank Rostron |
1973 | Margaret Court (7)/(7) | Australia | Bud Collins Bud Collins -External links:*** 2001 interview with Collins*... ; John Barrett John Barrett (tennis) John Barrett is an English former tennis player, commentator, and author.-Life and career:Barrett born in North London and educated at University College School in Hampstead. As a tennis competitor, he played in 21 consecutive Wimbledon Championships between 1950 and 1970, and at his best was... ; Lance Tingay, The Daily Telegraph (London) The Daily Telegraph The Daily Telegraph is a daily morning broadsheet newspaper distributed throughout the United Kingdom and internationally. The newspaper was founded by Arthur B... ; Rino Tommasi; World Tennis magazine (U.S.); Tennis magazine (U.S.) |
1974 | Billie Jean King Billie Jean King Billie Jean King is a former professional tennis player from the United States. She won 12 Grand Slam singles titles, 16 Grand Slam women's doubles titles, and 11 Grand Slam mixed doubles titles. King has been an advocate against sexism in sports and society... (6)/(6) |
United States | Bud Collins Bud Collins -External links:*** 2001 interview with Collins*... |
Chris Evert Chris Evert Christine Marie "Chris" Evert is a former world number 1 professional tennis player from the United States. She won 18 Grand Slam singles championships, including a record seven championships at the French Open and a record six championships at the U.S. Open. She was the year-ending World No... (1)/(8) |
United States | John Barrett John Barrett (tennis) John Barrett is an English former tennis player, commentator, and author.-Life and career:Barrett born in North London and educated at University College School in Hampstead. As a tennis competitor, he played in 21 consecutive Wimbledon Championships between 1950 and 1970, and at his best was... ; Lance Tingay, The Daily Telegraph (London) The Daily Telegraph The Daily Telegraph is a daily morning broadsheet newspaper distributed throughout the United Kingdom and internationally. The newspaper was founded by Arthur B... ; Rino Tommasi; World Tennis magazine (U.S.); Tennis magazine (U.S.) |
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1975 | Chris Evert Chris Evert Christine Marie "Chris" Evert is a former world number 1 professional tennis player from the United States. She won 18 Grand Slam singles championships, including a record seven championships at the French Open and a record six championships at the U.S. Open. She was the year-ending World No... (2)/(8) |
United States | Women's Tennis Association Women's Tennis Association The Women's Tennis Association , founded in 1973 by Billie Jean King, is the principal organizing body of Women's Professional Tennis. It governs the WTA Tour which is the worldwide professional tennis tour for women. Its counterpart organization in the men's professional game is the Association of... ; John Barrett John Barrett (tennis) John Barrett is an English former tennis player, commentator, and author.-Life and career:Barrett born in North London and educated at University College School in Hampstead. As a tennis competitor, he played in 21 consecutive Wimbledon Championships between 1950 and 1970, and at his best was... ; World Tennis magazine (U.S.); Lance Tingay, The Daily Telegraph (London) The Daily Telegraph The Daily Telegraph is a daily morning broadsheet newspaper distributed throughout the United Kingdom and internationally. The newspaper was founded by Arthur B... ; Tennis magazine (U.S.) |
1976 | Chris Evert Chris Evert Christine Marie "Chris" Evert is a former world number 1 professional tennis player from the United States. She won 18 Grand Slam singles championships, including a record seven championships at the French Open and a record six championships at the U.S. Open. She was the year-ending World No... (3)/(8) |
United States | Women's Tennis Association Women's Tennis Association The Women's Tennis Association , founded in 1973 by Billie Jean King, is the principal organizing body of Women's Professional Tennis. It governs the WTA Tour which is the worldwide professional tennis tour for women. Its counterpart organization in the men's professional game is the Association of... ; Bud Collins Bud Collins -External links:*** 2001 interview with Collins*... ; World Tennis magazine (U.S.); Lance Tingay, The Daily Telegraph (London) The Daily Telegraph The Daily Telegraph is a daily morning broadsheet newspaper distributed throughout the United Kingdom and internationally. The newspaper was founded by Arthur B... ; Tennis magazine (U.S.) |
1977 | Chris Evert Chris Evert Christine Marie "Chris" Evert is a former world number 1 professional tennis player from the United States. She won 18 Grand Slam singles championships, including a record seven championships at the French Open and a record six championships at the U.S. Open. She was the year-ending World No... (4)/(8) |
United States | Women's Tennis Association Women's Tennis Association The Women's Tennis Association , founded in 1973 by Billie Jean King, is the principal organizing body of Women's Professional Tennis. It governs the WTA Tour which is the worldwide professional tennis tour for women. Its counterpart organization in the men's professional game is the Association of... ; John Barrett John Barrett (tennis) John Barrett is an English former tennis player, commentator, and author.-Life and career:Barrett born in North London and educated at University College School in Hampstead. As a tennis competitor, he played in 21 consecutive Wimbledon Championships between 1950 and 1970, and at his best was... , Financial Times Financial Times The Financial Times is an international business newspaper. It is a morning daily newspaper published in London and printed in 24 cities around the world. Its primary rival is the Wall Street Journal, published in New York City.... (London); Judith Elian, L'Equipe L'Équipe L'Équipe is a French nationwide daily newspaper devoted to sports, owned by Éditions Philippe Amaury. The paper is noted for coverage of football , rugby, motorsports and cycling... ; Lance Tingay, The Daily Telegraph (London) The Daily Telegraph The Daily Telegraph is a daily morning broadsheet newspaper distributed throughout the United Kingdom and internationally. The newspaper was founded by Arthur B... ; Peter Bodo, Tennis magazine (U.S.); Rino Tommasi, Tennis Club (Rome); Wataru Tsukagoshi, Tennis Magazine of Japan; World Tennis magazine (U.S.) |
1978 | Martina Navratilova (1)/(7) | Czechoslovakia | Bud Collins Bud Collins -External links:*** 2001 interview with Collins*... ; Women's Tennis Association Women's Tennis Association The Women's Tennis Association , founded in 1973 by Billie Jean King, is the principal organizing body of Women's Professional Tennis. It governs the WTA Tour which is the worldwide professional tennis tour for women. Its counterpart organization in the men's professional game is the Association of... ; Lance Tingay |
Chris Evert Chris Evert Christine Marie "Chris" Evert is a former world number 1 professional tennis player from the United States. She won 18 Grand Slam singles championships, including a record seven championships at the French Open and a record six championships at the U.S. Open. She was the year-ending World No... (5)/(8) |
United States | Tennis Magazine (Australia); World Tennis magazine (U.S.); International Tennis Federation International Tennis Federation The International Tennis Federation is the governing body of world tennis, made up of 205 national tennis associations.It was established as the International Lawn Tennis Federation by 12 national associations meeting at a conference in Paris, France on 1 March 1913... ; John Barrett John Barrett (tennis) John Barrett is an English former tennis player, commentator, and author.-Life and career:Barrett born in North London and educated at University College School in Hampstead. As a tennis competitor, he played in 21 consecutive Wimbledon Championships between 1950 and 1970, and at his best was... ; Joe Macauley, Tennis Australia; Tennis magazine (U.S.) |
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1979 | Martina Navratilova (2)/(7) | Czechoslovakia | Women's Tennis Association Women's Tennis Association The Women's Tennis Association , founded in 1973 by Billie Jean King, is the principal organizing body of Women's Professional Tennis. It governs the WTA Tour which is the worldwide professional tennis tour for women. Its counterpart organization in the men's professional game is the Association of... ; International Tennis Federation International Tennis Federation The International Tennis Federation is the governing body of world tennis, made up of 205 national tennis associations.It was established as the International Lawn Tennis Federation by 12 national associations meeting at a conference in Paris, France on 1 March 1913... ; Jeffrey Bairstow, Tennis magazine (U.S.); Peter Bodo, Tennis magazine (U.S.); World Tennis magazine (U.S.); Alan Trengrove, Tennis Magazine (Australia); Bud Collins Bud Collins -External links:*** 2001 interview with Collins*... ; John Barrett John Barrett (tennis) John Barrett is an English former tennis player, commentator, and author.-Life and career:Barrett born in North London and educated at University College School in Hampstead. As a tennis competitor, he played in 21 consecutive Wimbledon Championships between 1950 and 1970, and at his best was... , Financial Times Financial Times The Financial Times is an international business newspaper. It is a morning daily newspaper published in London and printed in 24 cities around the world. Its primary rival is the Wall Street Journal, published in New York City.... (London); Rino Tommasi, Tennis Club (Rome); Joe Macauley, Tennis Australia; Wataru Tsukagoshi, Tennis Magazine of Japan; Lance Tingay |
Chris Evert Chris Evert Christine Marie "Chris" Evert is a former world number 1 professional tennis player from the United States. She won 18 Grand Slam singles championships, including a record seven championships at the French Open and a record six championships at the U.S. Open. She was the year-ending World No... (6)/(8) |
United States | Judith Elian, L'Equipe L'Équipe L'Équipe is a French nationwide daily newspaper devoted to sports, owned by Éditions Philippe Amaury. The paper is noted for coverage of football , rugby, motorsports and cycling... |
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1980 | Chris Evert Chris Evert Christine Marie "Chris" Evert is a former world number 1 professional tennis player from the United States. She won 18 Grand Slam singles championships, including a record seven championships at the French Open and a record six championships at the U.S. Open. She was the year-ending World No... (7)/(8) |
United States | Women's Tennis Association Women's Tennis Association The Women's Tennis Association , founded in 1973 by Billie Jean King, is the principal organizing body of Women's Professional Tennis. It governs the WTA Tour which is the worldwide professional tennis tour for women. Its counterpart organization in the men's professional game is the Association of... ; International Tennis Federation International Tennis Federation The International Tennis Federation is the governing body of world tennis, made up of 205 national tennis associations.It was established as the International Lawn Tennis Federation by 12 national associations meeting at a conference in Paris, France on 1 March 1913... ; John Barrett John Barrett (tennis) John Barrett is an English former tennis player, commentator, and author.-Life and career:Barrett born in North London and educated at University College School in Hampstead. As a tennis competitor, he played in 21 consecutive Wimbledon Championships between 1950 and 1970, and at his best was... ; World Tennis magazine (U.S.); Lance Tingay; Tennis magazine (U.S.) |
1981 | Chris Evert Chris Evert Christine Marie "Chris" Evert is a former world number 1 professional tennis player from the United States. She won 18 Grand Slam singles championships, including a record seven championships at the French Open and a record six championships at the U.S. Open. She was the year-ending World No... (8)/(8) |
United States | Women's Tennis Association Women's Tennis Association The Women's Tennis Association , founded in 1973 by Billie Jean King, is the principal organizing body of Women's Professional Tennis. It governs the WTA Tour which is the worldwide professional tennis tour for women. Its counterpart organization in the men's professional game is the Association of... ; International Tennis Federation International Tennis Federation The International Tennis Federation is the governing body of world tennis, made up of 205 national tennis associations.It was established as the International Lawn Tennis Federation by 12 national associations meeting at a conference in Paris, France on 1 March 1913... ; Alexander McNab, Tennis magazine (U.S.); Peter Bodo, Tennis magazine (U.S.); World Tennis magazine (U.S.); Alan Trengrove, Tennis Magazine (Australia); Judith Elian, L'Equipe L'Équipe L'Équipe is a French nationwide daily newspaper devoted to sports, owned by Éditions Philippe Amaury. The paper is noted for coverage of football , rugby, motorsports and cycling... ; John Barrett John Barrett (tennis) John Barrett is an English former tennis player, commentator, and author.-Life and career:Barrett born in North London and educated at University College School in Hampstead. As a tennis competitor, he played in 21 consecutive Wimbledon Championships between 1950 and 1970, and at his best was... , Financial Times Financial Times The Financial Times is an international business newspaper. It is a morning daily newspaper published in London and printed in 24 cities around the world. Its primary rival is the Wall Street Journal, published in New York City.... (London); Waturu Tsukagoshi, Tennis Magazine of Japan; Rino Tommasi, Tennis Club (Rome) |
Tracy Austin Tracy Austin Tracy Ann Austin Holt is a former World No. 1 female professional tennis player from the United States who won the women's singles title at the US Open in 1979 and 1981 and the mixed doubles title at Wimbledon in 1980, before a series of injuries cut her career short.-To 1980:Austin defeated... |
United States | John Barrett John Barrett (tennis) John Barrett is an English former tennis player, commentator, and author.-Life and career:Barrett born in North London and educated at University College School in Hampstead. As a tennis competitor, he played in 21 consecutive Wimbledon Championships between 1950 and 1970, and at his best was... , Financial Times Financial Times The Financial Times is an international business newspaper. It is a morning daily newspaper published in London and printed in 24 cities around the world. Its primary rival is the Wall Street Journal, published in New York City.... (London); Lance Tingay |
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1982 | Martina Navratilova (3)/(7) | United States | Women's Tennis Association Women's Tennis Association The Women's Tennis Association , founded in 1973 by Billie Jean King, is the principal organizing body of Women's Professional Tennis. It governs the WTA Tour which is the worldwide professional tennis tour for women. Its counterpart organization in the men's professional game is the Association of... ; International Tennis Federation International Tennis Federation The International Tennis Federation is the governing body of world tennis, made up of 205 national tennis associations.It was established as the International Lawn Tennis Federation by 12 national associations meeting at a conference in Paris, France on 1 March 1913... ; John Barrett John Barrett (tennis) John Barrett is an English former tennis player, commentator, and author.-Life and career:Barrett born in North London and educated at University College School in Hampstead. As a tennis competitor, he played in 21 consecutive Wimbledon Championships between 1950 and 1970, and at his best was... , Financial Times Financial Times The Financial Times is an international business newspaper. It is a morning daily newspaper published in London and printed in 24 cities around the world. Its primary rival is the Wall Street Journal, published in New York City.... (London); World Tennis magazine (U.S.); Tennis magazine (U.S.) |
1983 | Martina Navratilova (4)/(7) | United States | Women's Tennis Association Women's Tennis Association The Women's Tennis Association , founded in 1973 by Billie Jean King, is the principal organizing body of Women's Professional Tennis. It governs the WTA Tour which is the worldwide professional tennis tour for women. Its counterpart organization in the men's professional game is the Association of... ; International Tennis Federation International Tennis Federation The International Tennis Federation is the governing body of world tennis, made up of 205 national tennis associations.It was established as the International Lawn Tennis Federation by 12 national associations meeting at a conference in Paris, France on 1 March 1913... ; John Barrett John Barrett (tennis) John Barrett is an English former tennis player, commentator, and author.-Life and career:Barrett born in North London and educated at University College School in Hampstead. As a tennis competitor, he played in 21 consecutive Wimbledon Championships between 1950 and 1970, and at his best was... , Financial Times Financial Times The Financial Times is an international business newspaper. It is a morning daily newspaper published in London and printed in 24 cities around the world. Its primary rival is the Wall Street Journal, published in New York City.... (London); World Tennis magazine (U.S.); Lance Tingay, The Daily Telegraph (London) The Daily Telegraph The Daily Telegraph is a daily morning broadsheet newspaper distributed throughout the United Kingdom and internationally. The newspaper was founded by Arthur B... |
1984 | Martina Navratilova (5)/(7) | United States | Women's Tennis Association Women's Tennis Association The Women's Tennis Association , founded in 1973 by Billie Jean King, is the principal organizing body of Women's Professional Tennis. It governs the WTA Tour which is the worldwide professional tennis tour for women. Its counterpart organization in the men's professional game is the Association of... ; International Tennis Federation International Tennis Federation The International Tennis Federation is the governing body of world tennis, made up of 205 national tennis associations.It was established as the International Lawn Tennis Federation by 12 national associations meeting at a conference in Paris, France on 1 March 1913... ; John Barrett John Barrett (tennis) John Barrett is an English former tennis player, commentator, and author.-Life and career:Barrett born in North London and educated at University College School in Hampstead. As a tennis competitor, he played in 21 consecutive Wimbledon Championships between 1950 and 1970, and at his best was... , Financial Times Financial Times The Financial Times is an international business newspaper. It is a morning daily newspaper published in London and printed in 24 cities around the world. Its primary rival is the Wall Street Journal, published in New York City.... (London) |
1985 | Martina Navratilova (6)/(7) | United States | Women's Tennis Association Women's Tennis Association The Women's Tennis Association , founded in 1973 by Billie Jean King, is the principal organizing body of Women's Professional Tennis. It governs the WTA Tour which is the worldwide professional tennis tour for women. Its counterpart organization in the men's professional game is the Association of... ; International Tennis Federation International Tennis Federation The International Tennis Federation is the governing body of world tennis, made up of 205 national tennis associations.It was established as the International Lawn Tennis Federation by 12 national associations meeting at a conference in Paris, France on 1 March 1913... ; John Barrett John Barrett (tennis) John Barrett is an English former tennis player, commentator, and author.-Life and career:Barrett born in North London and educated at University College School in Hampstead. As a tennis competitor, he played in 21 consecutive Wimbledon Championships between 1950 and 1970, and at his best was... , Financial Times Financial Times The Financial Times is an international business newspaper. It is a morning daily newspaper published in London and printed in 24 cities around the world. Its primary rival is the Wall Street Journal, published in New York City.... (London) |
1986 | Martina Navratilova (7)/(7) | United States | Women's Tennis Association Women's Tennis Association The Women's Tennis Association , founded in 1973 by Billie Jean King, is the principal organizing body of Women's Professional Tennis. It governs the WTA Tour which is the worldwide professional tennis tour for women. Its counterpart organization in the men's professional game is the Association of... ; International Tennis Federation International Tennis Federation The International Tennis Federation is the governing body of world tennis, made up of 205 national tennis associations.It was established as the International Lawn Tennis Federation by 12 national associations meeting at a conference in Paris, France on 1 March 1913... ; John Barrett John Barrett (tennis) John Barrett is an English former tennis player, commentator, and author.-Life and career:Barrett born in North London and educated at University College School in Hampstead. As a tennis competitor, he played in 21 consecutive Wimbledon Championships between 1950 and 1970, and at his best was... , Financial Times Financial Times The Financial Times is an international business newspaper. It is a morning daily newspaper published in London and printed in 24 cities around the world. Its primary rival is the Wall Street Journal, published in New York City.... (London) |
1987 | Steffi Graf Steffi Graf Steffi Graf is a former World No. 1 German tennis player.In total, Graf won 22 Grand Slam singles titles, second among male and female players only to Margaret Court's 24... (1)/(8) |
West Germany | Women's Tennis Association Women's Tennis Association The Women's Tennis Association , founded in 1973 by Billie Jean King, is the principal organizing body of Women's Professional Tennis. It governs the WTA Tour which is the worldwide professional tennis tour for women. Its counterpart organization in the men's professional game is the Association of... ; International Tennis Federation International Tennis Federation The International Tennis Federation is the governing body of world tennis, made up of 205 national tennis associations.It was established as the International Lawn Tennis Federation by 12 national associations meeting at a conference in Paris, France on 1 March 1913... ; John Barrett John Barrett (tennis) John Barrett is an English former tennis player, commentator, and author.-Life and career:Barrett born in North London and educated at University College School in Hampstead. As a tennis competitor, he played in 21 consecutive Wimbledon Championships between 1950 and 1970, and at his best was... , Financial Times Financial Times The Financial Times is an international business newspaper. It is a morning daily newspaper published in London and printed in 24 cities around the world. Its primary rival is the Wall Street Journal, published in New York City.... (London) |
1988 | Steffi Graf Steffi Graf Steffi Graf is a former World No. 1 German tennis player.In total, Graf won 22 Grand Slam singles titles, second among male and female players only to Margaret Court's 24... (2)/(8) |
West Germany | Women's Tennis Association Women's Tennis Association The Women's Tennis Association , founded in 1973 by Billie Jean King, is the principal organizing body of Women's Professional Tennis. It governs the WTA Tour which is the worldwide professional tennis tour for women. Its counterpart organization in the men's professional game is the Association of... ; International Tennis Federation International Tennis Federation The International Tennis Federation is the governing body of world tennis, made up of 205 national tennis associations.It was established as the International Lawn Tennis Federation by 12 national associations meeting at a conference in Paris, France on 1 March 1913... ; John Barrett John Barrett (tennis) John Barrett is an English former tennis player, commentator, and author.-Life and career:Barrett born in North London and educated at University College School in Hampstead. As a tennis competitor, he played in 21 consecutive Wimbledon Championships between 1950 and 1970, and at his best was... , Financial Times Financial Times The Financial Times is an international business newspaper. It is a morning daily newspaper published in London and printed in 24 cities around the world. Its primary rival is the Wall Street Journal, published in New York City.... (London) |
1989 | Steffi Graf Steffi Graf Steffi Graf is a former World No. 1 German tennis player.In total, Graf won 22 Grand Slam singles titles, second among male and female players only to Margaret Court's 24... (3)/(8) |
West Germany | Women's Tennis Association Women's Tennis Association The Women's Tennis Association , founded in 1973 by Billie Jean King, is the principal organizing body of Women's Professional Tennis. It governs the WTA Tour which is the worldwide professional tennis tour for women. Its counterpart organization in the men's professional game is the Association of... ; International Tennis Federation International Tennis Federation The International Tennis Federation is the governing body of world tennis, made up of 205 national tennis associations.It was established as the International Lawn Tennis Federation by 12 national associations meeting at a conference in Paris, France on 1 March 1913... ; John Barrett John Barrett (tennis) John Barrett is an English former tennis player, commentator, and author.-Life and career:Barrett born in North London and educated at University College School in Hampstead. As a tennis competitor, he played in 21 consecutive Wimbledon Championships between 1950 and 1970, and at his best was... , Financial Times Financial Times The Financial Times is an international business newspaper. It is a morning daily newspaper published in London and printed in 24 cities around the world. Its primary rival is the Wall Street Journal, published in New York City.... (London) |
1990 | Steffi Graf Steffi Graf Steffi Graf is a former World No. 1 German tennis player.In total, Graf won 22 Grand Slam singles titles, second among male and female players only to Margaret Court's 24... (4)/(8) |
Germany | Women's Tennis Association Women's Tennis Association The Women's Tennis Association , founded in 1973 by Billie Jean King, is the principal organizing body of Women's Professional Tennis. It governs the WTA Tour which is the worldwide professional tennis tour for women. Its counterpart organization in the men's professional game is the Association of... ; International Tennis Federation International Tennis Federation The International Tennis Federation is the governing body of world tennis, made up of 205 national tennis associations.It was established as the International Lawn Tennis Federation by 12 national associations meeting at a conference in Paris, France on 1 March 1913... ; John Barrett John Barrett (tennis) John Barrett is an English former tennis player, commentator, and author.-Life and career:Barrett born in North London and educated at University College School in Hampstead. As a tennis competitor, he played in 21 consecutive Wimbledon Championships between 1950 and 1970, and at his best was... , Financial Times Financial Times The Financial Times is an international business newspaper. It is a morning daily newspaper published in London and printed in 24 cities around the world. Its primary rival is the Wall Street Journal, published in New York City.... (London) |
1991 | Monica Seles Monica Seles Monica Seles is a former world no. 1 professional tennis player and a member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame. She was born in Novi Sad, Serbia, former Yugoslavia to Hungarian parents. She became a naturalized United States citizen in 1994 and also received Hungarian citizenship in June 2007... (1)/(3) |
Yugoslavia | Women's Tennis Association Women's Tennis Association The Women's Tennis Association , founded in 1973 by Billie Jean King, is the principal organizing body of Women's Professional Tennis. It governs the WTA Tour which is the worldwide professional tennis tour for women. Its counterpart organization in the men's professional game is the Association of... ; International Tennis Federation International Tennis Federation The International Tennis Federation is the governing body of world tennis, made up of 205 national tennis associations.It was established as the International Lawn Tennis Federation by 12 national associations meeting at a conference in Paris, France on 1 March 1913... ; John Barrett John Barrett (tennis) John Barrett is an English former tennis player, commentator, and author.-Life and career:Barrett born in North London and educated at University College School in Hampstead. As a tennis competitor, he played in 21 consecutive Wimbledon Championships between 1950 and 1970, and at his best was... , Financial Times Financial Times The Financial Times is an international business newspaper. It is a morning daily newspaper published in London and printed in 24 cities around the world. Its primary rival is the Wall Street Journal, published in New York City.... (London) |
1992 | Monica Seles Monica Seles Monica Seles is a former world no. 1 professional tennis player and a member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame. She was born in Novi Sad, Serbia, former Yugoslavia to Hungarian parents. She became a naturalized United States citizen in 1994 and also received Hungarian citizenship in June 2007... (2)/(3) |
Yugoslavia | Women's Tennis Association Women's Tennis Association The Women's Tennis Association , founded in 1973 by Billie Jean King, is the principal organizing body of Women's Professional Tennis. It governs the WTA Tour which is the worldwide professional tennis tour for women. Its counterpart organization in the men's professional game is the Association of... ; International Tennis Federation International Tennis Federation The International Tennis Federation is the governing body of world tennis, made up of 205 national tennis associations.It was established as the International Lawn Tennis Federation by 12 national associations meeting at a conference in Paris, France on 1 March 1913... ; John Barrett John Barrett (tennis) John Barrett is an English former tennis player, commentator, and author.-Life and career:Barrett born in North London and educated at University College School in Hampstead. As a tennis competitor, he played in 21 consecutive Wimbledon Championships between 1950 and 1970, and at his best was... , Financial Times Financial Times The Financial Times is an international business newspaper. It is a morning daily newspaper published in London and printed in 24 cities around the world. Its primary rival is the Wall Street Journal, published in New York City.... (London) |
1993 | Steffi Graf Steffi Graf Steffi Graf is a former World No. 1 German tennis player.In total, Graf won 22 Grand Slam singles titles, second among male and female players only to Margaret Court's 24... (5)/(8) |
Germany | Women's Tennis Association Women's Tennis Association The Women's Tennis Association , founded in 1973 by Billie Jean King, is the principal organizing body of Women's Professional Tennis. It governs the WTA Tour which is the worldwide professional tennis tour for women. Its counterpart organization in the men's professional game is the Association of... ; International Tennis Federation International Tennis Federation The International Tennis Federation is the governing body of world tennis, made up of 205 national tennis associations.It was established as the International Lawn Tennis Federation by 12 national associations meeting at a conference in Paris, France on 1 March 1913... ; John Barrett John Barrett (tennis) John Barrett is an English former tennis player, commentator, and author.-Life and career:Barrett born in North London and educated at University College School in Hampstead. As a tennis competitor, he played in 21 consecutive Wimbledon Championships between 1950 and 1970, and at his best was... , Financial Times Financial Times The Financial Times is an international business newspaper. It is a morning daily newspaper published in London and printed in 24 cities around the world. Its primary rival is the Wall Street Journal, published in New York City.... (London) |
1994 | Steffi Graf Steffi Graf Steffi Graf is a former World No. 1 German tennis player.In total, Graf won 22 Grand Slam singles titles, second among male and female players only to Margaret Court's 24... (6)/(8) |
Germany | Women's Tennis Association Women's Tennis Association The Women's Tennis Association , founded in 1973 by Billie Jean King, is the principal organizing body of Women's Professional Tennis. It governs the WTA Tour which is the worldwide professional tennis tour for women. Its counterpart organization in the men's professional game is the Association of... |
Arantxa Sánchez Vicario Arantxa Sánchez Vicario Aránzazu 'Arantxa' Isabel Maria Sánchez Vicario is a Spanish former professional tennis player... |
Spain | International Tennis Federation International Tennis Federation The International Tennis Federation is the governing body of world tennis, made up of 205 national tennis associations.It was established as the International Lawn Tennis Federation by 12 national associations meeting at a conference in Paris, France on 1 March 1913... ; John Barrett John Barrett (tennis) John Barrett is an English former tennis player, commentator, and author.-Life and career:Barrett born in North London and educated at University College School in Hampstead. As a tennis competitor, he played in 21 consecutive Wimbledon Championships between 1950 and 1970, and at his best was... , Financial Times Financial Times The Financial Times is an international business newspaper. It is a morning daily newspaper published in London and printed in 24 cities around the world. Its primary rival is the Wall Street Journal, published in New York City.... (London) |
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1995 | Steffi Graf Steffi Graf Steffi Graf is a former World No. 1 German tennis player.In total, Graf won 22 Grand Slam singles titles, second among male and female players only to Margaret Court's 24... (7)/(8) |
Germany | Women's Tennis Association Women's Tennis Association The Women's Tennis Association , founded in 1973 by Billie Jean King, is the principal organizing body of Women's Professional Tennis. It governs the WTA Tour which is the worldwide professional tennis tour for women. Its counterpart organization in the men's professional game is the Association of... ; International Tennis Federation International Tennis Federation The International Tennis Federation is the governing body of world tennis, made up of 205 national tennis associations.It was established as the International Lawn Tennis Federation by 12 national associations meeting at a conference in Paris, France on 1 March 1913... ; John Barrett John Barrett (tennis) John Barrett is an English former tennis player, commentator, and author.-Life and career:Barrett born in North London and educated at University College School in Hampstead. As a tennis competitor, he played in 21 consecutive Wimbledon Championships between 1950 and 1970, and at his best was... , Financial Times Financial Times The Financial Times is an international business newspaper. It is a morning daily newspaper published in London and printed in 24 cities around the world. Its primary rival is the Wall Street Journal, published in New York City.... (London) |
Monica Seles Monica Seles Monica Seles is a former world no. 1 professional tennis player and a member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame. She was born in Novi Sad, Serbia, former Yugoslavia to Hungarian parents. She became a naturalized United States citizen in 1994 and also received Hungarian citizenship in June 2007... (3)/(3) |
United States | Women's Tennis Association Women's Tennis Association The Women's Tennis Association , founded in 1973 by Billie Jean King, is the principal organizing body of Women's Professional Tennis. It governs the WTA Tour which is the worldwide professional tennis tour for women. Its counterpart organization in the men's professional game is the Association of... |
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1996 | Steffi Graf Steffi Graf Steffi Graf is a former World No. 1 German tennis player.In total, Graf won 22 Grand Slam singles titles, second among male and female players only to Margaret Court's 24... (8)/(8) |
Germany | Women's Tennis Association Women's Tennis Association The Women's Tennis Association , founded in 1973 by Billie Jean King, is the principal organizing body of Women's Professional Tennis. It governs the WTA Tour which is the worldwide professional tennis tour for women. Its counterpart organization in the men's professional game is the Association of... ; International Tennis Federation International Tennis Federation The International Tennis Federation is the governing body of world tennis, made up of 205 national tennis associations.It was established as the International Lawn Tennis Federation by 12 national associations meeting at a conference in Paris, France on 1 March 1913... ; John Barrett John Barrett (tennis) John Barrett is an English former tennis player, commentator, and author.-Life and career:Barrett born in North London and educated at University College School in Hampstead. As a tennis competitor, he played in 21 consecutive Wimbledon Championships between 1950 and 1970, and at his best was... , Financial Times Financial Times The Financial Times is an international business newspaper. It is a morning daily newspaper published in London and printed in 24 cities around the world. Its primary rival is the Wall Street Journal, published in New York City.... (London) |
1997 | Martina Hingis Martina Hingis Martina Hingis is a retired Swiss professional tennis player who spent a total of 209 weeks as World No. 1. She won five Grand Slam singles titles... (1)/(3) |
Switzerland | Women's Tennis Association Women's Tennis Association The Women's Tennis Association , founded in 1973 by Billie Jean King, is the principal organizing body of Women's Professional Tennis. It governs the WTA Tour which is the worldwide professional tennis tour for women. Its counterpart organization in the men's professional game is the Association of... ; International Tennis Federation International Tennis Federation The International Tennis Federation is the governing body of world tennis, made up of 205 national tennis associations.It was established as the International Lawn Tennis Federation by 12 national associations meeting at a conference in Paris, France on 1 March 1913... ; John Barrett John Barrett (tennis) John Barrett is an English former tennis player, commentator, and author.-Life and career:Barrett born in North London and educated at University College School in Hampstead. As a tennis competitor, he played in 21 consecutive Wimbledon Championships between 1950 and 1970, and at his best was... , Financial Times Financial Times The Financial Times is an international business newspaper. It is a morning daily newspaper published in London and printed in 24 cities around the world. Its primary rival is the Wall Street Journal, published in New York City.... (London) |
1998 | Lindsay Davenport Lindsay Davenport Lindsay Ann Davenport is a former World No. 1 American professional tennis player. She has won three Grand Slam singles tournaments and an Olympic gold medal in singles. In 2005, TENNIS Magazine ranked her as the 29th-best player of the preceding forty years... (1)/(4) |
United States | Women's Tennis Association Women's Tennis Association The Women's Tennis Association , founded in 1973 by Billie Jean King, is the principal organizing body of Women's Professional Tennis. It governs the WTA Tour which is the worldwide professional tennis tour for women. Its counterpart organization in the men's professional game is the Association of... ; International Tennis Federation International Tennis Federation The International Tennis Federation is the governing body of world tennis, made up of 205 national tennis associations.It was established as the International Lawn Tennis Federation by 12 national associations meeting at a conference in Paris, France on 1 March 1913... ; John Barrett John Barrett (tennis) John Barrett is an English former tennis player, commentator, and author.-Life and career:Barrett born in North London and educated at University College School in Hampstead. As a tennis competitor, he played in 21 consecutive Wimbledon Championships between 1950 and 1970, and at his best was... , Financial Times Financial Times The Financial Times is an international business newspaper. It is a morning daily newspaper published in London and printed in 24 cities around the world. Its primary rival is the Wall Street Journal, published in New York City.... (London) |
1999 | Martina Hingis Martina Hingis Martina Hingis is a retired Swiss professional tennis player who spent a total of 209 weeks as World No. 1. She won five Grand Slam singles titles... (2)/(3) |
Switzerland | Women's Tennis Association Women's Tennis Association The Women's Tennis Association , founded in 1973 by Billie Jean King, is the principal organizing body of Women's Professional Tennis. It governs the WTA Tour which is the worldwide professional tennis tour for women. Its counterpart organization in the men's professional game is the Association of... ; International Tennis Federation International Tennis Federation The International Tennis Federation is the governing body of world tennis, made up of 205 national tennis associations.It was established as the International Lawn Tennis Federation by 12 national associations meeting at a conference in Paris, France on 1 March 1913... ; John Barrett John Barrett (tennis) John Barrett is an English former tennis player, commentator, and author.-Life and career:Barrett born in North London and educated at University College School in Hampstead. As a tennis competitor, he played in 21 consecutive Wimbledon Championships between 1950 and 1970, and at his best was... , Financial Times Financial Times The Financial Times is an international business newspaper. It is a morning daily newspaper published in London and printed in 24 cities around the world. Its primary rival is the Wall Street Journal, published in New York City.... (London) |
2000 | Martina Hingis Martina Hingis Martina Hingis is a retired Swiss professional tennis player who spent a total of 209 weeks as World No. 1. She won five Grand Slam singles titles... (3)/(3) |
Switzerland | Women's Tennis Association Women's Tennis Association The Women's Tennis Association , founded in 1973 by Billie Jean King, is the principal organizing body of Women's Professional Tennis. It governs the WTA Tour which is the worldwide professional tennis tour for women. Its counterpart organization in the men's professional game is the Association of... ; International Tennis Federation International Tennis Federation The International Tennis Federation is the governing body of world tennis, made up of 205 national tennis associations.It was established as the International Lawn Tennis Federation by 12 national associations meeting at a conference in Paris, France on 1 March 1913... |
2001 | Lindsay Davenport Lindsay Davenport Lindsay Ann Davenport is a former World No. 1 American professional tennis player. She has won three Grand Slam singles tournaments and an Olympic gold medal in singles. In 2005, TENNIS Magazine ranked her as the 29th-best player of the preceding forty years... (2)/(4) |
United States | Women's Tennis Association Women's Tennis Association The Women's Tennis Association , founded in 1973 by Billie Jean King, is the principal organizing body of Women's Professional Tennis. It governs the WTA Tour which is the worldwide professional tennis tour for women. Its counterpart organization in the men's professional game is the Association of... |
Jennifer Capriati Jennifer Capriati Jennifer Marie Capriati is a former world number one ranked professional tennis player, and the winner of three women's singles championships in Grand Slam tournaments. Capriati made her professional debut in 1990 at the age of 14 when she reached the finals of the hard court tournament in Boca... |
United States | International Tennis Federation International Tennis Federation The International Tennis Federation is the governing body of world tennis, made up of 205 national tennis associations.It was established as the International Lawn Tennis Federation by 12 national associations meeting at a conference in Paris, France on 1 March 1913... |
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2002 | Serena Williams Serena Williams Serena Jameka Williams is an American professional tennis player and a former world no. 1. The Women's Tennis Association has ranked her world no. 1 in singles on five separate occasions. She became the world no. 1 for the first time on July 8, 2002 and regained this ranking for the fifth time on... (1)/(2) |
United States | Women's Tennis Association Women's Tennis Association The Women's Tennis Association , founded in 1973 by Billie Jean King, is the principal organizing body of Women's Professional Tennis. It governs the WTA Tour which is the worldwide professional tennis tour for women. Its counterpart organization in the men's professional game is the Association of... ; International Tennis Federation International Tennis Federation The International Tennis Federation is the governing body of world tennis, made up of 205 national tennis associations.It was established as the International Lawn Tennis Federation by 12 national associations meeting at a conference in Paris, France on 1 March 1913... |
2003 | Justine Henin (1)/(3) | Belgium | Women's Tennis Association Women's Tennis Association The Women's Tennis Association , founded in 1973 by Billie Jean King, is the principal organizing body of Women's Professional Tennis. It governs the WTA Tour which is the worldwide professional tennis tour for women. Its counterpart organization in the men's professional game is the Association of... ; International Tennis Federation International Tennis Federation The International Tennis Federation is the governing body of world tennis, made up of 205 national tennis associations.It was established as the International Lawn Tennis Federation by 12 national associations meeting at a conference in Paris, France on 1 March 1913... |
2004 | Lindsay Davenport Lindsay Davenport Lindsay Ann Davenport is a former World No. 1 American professional tennis player. She has won three Grand Slam singles tournaments and an Olympic gold medal in singles. In 2005, TENNIS Magazine ranked her as the 29th-best player of the preceding forty years... (3)/(4) |
United States | Women's Tennis Association Women's Tennis Association The Women's Tennis Association , founded in 1973 by Billie Jean King, is the principal organizing body of Women's Professional Tennis. It governs the WTA Tour which is the worldwide professional tennis tour for women. Its counterpart organization in the men's professional game is the Association of... |
Anastasia Myskina Anastasia Myskina Anastasiya Andreyevna Myskina is a professional tennis player from Russia. She won the 2004 French Open singles title, becoming the first Russian female tennis player to win a Grand Slam main draw singles title. Subsequent to this victory she rose to number 3 on the WTA ranking, becoming the first... |
Russia | International Tennis Federation International Tennis Federation The International Tennis Federation is the governing body of world tennis, made up of 205 national tennis associations.It was established as the International Lawn Tennis Federation by 12 national associations meeting at a conference in Paris, France on 1 March 1913... |
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2005 | Lindsay Davenport Lindsay Davenport Lindsay Ann Davenport is a former World No. 1 American professional tennis player. She has won three Grand Slam singles tournaments and an Olympic gold medal in singles. In 2005, TENNIS Magazine ranked her as the 29th-best player of the preceding forty years... (4)/(4) |
United States | Women's Tennis Association Women's Tennis Association The Women's Tennis Association , founded in 1973 by Billie Jean King, is the principal organizing body of Women's Professional Tennis. It governs the WTA Tour which is the worldwide professional tennis tour for women. Its counterpart organization in the men's professional game is the Association of... |
Kim Clijsters Kim Clijsters Kim Antonie Lode Clijsters is a Belgian professional tennis player. As of 7 November 2011, Clijsters is ranked No. 13 in singles. Clijsters is a former World No. 1 in both singles and doubles.... |
Belgium | International Tennis Federation International Tennis Federation The International Tennis Federation is the governing body of world tennis, made up of 205 national tennis associations.It was established as the International Lawn Tennis Federation by 12 national associations meeting at a conference in Paris, France on 1 March 1913... |
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2006 | Justine Henin (2)/(3) | Belgium | Women's Tennis Association Women's Tennis Association The Women's Tennis Association , founded in 1973 by Billie Jean King, is the principal organizing body of Women's Professional Tennis. It governs the WTA Tour which is the worldwide professional tennis tour for women. Its counterpart organization in the men's professional game is the Association of... ; International Tennis Federation International Tennis Federation The International Tennis Federation is the governing body of world tennis, made up of 205 national tennis associations.It was established as the International Lawn Tennis Federation by 12 national associations meeting at a conference in Paris, France on 1 March 1913... |
2007 | Justine Henin (3)/(3) | Belgium | Women's Tennis Association Women's Tennis Association The Women's Tennis Association , founded in 1973 by Billie Jean King, is the principal organizing body of Women's Professional Tennis. It governs the WTA Tour which is the worldwide professional tennis tour for women. Its counterpart organization in the men's professional game is the Association of... ; International Tennis Federation International Tennis Federation The International Tennis Federation is the governing body of world tennis, made up of 205 national tennis associations.It was established as the International Lawn Tennis Federation by 12 national associations meeting at a conference in Paris, France on 1 March 1913... |
2008 | Jelena Janković Jelena Janković Jelena Janković is a former world no. 1 professional tennis player from Serbia. She reached the final of the 2008 US Open and won the 2007 Wimbledon Mixed Doubles title. Janković is ranked world no... |
Serbia | Women's Tennis Association Women's Tennis Association The Women's Tennis Association , founded in 1973 by Billie Jean King, is the principal organizing body of Women's Professional Tennis. It governs the WTA Tour which is the worldwide professional tennis tour for women. Its counterpart organization in the men's professional game is the Association of... ; International Tennis Federation International Tennis Federation The International Tennis Federation is the governing body of world tennis, made up of 205 national tennis associations.It was established as the International Lawn Tennis Federation by 12 national associations meeting at a conference in Paris, France on 1 March 1913... |
2009 | Serena Williams Serena Williams Serena Jameka Williams is an American professional tennis player and a former world no. 1. The Women's Tennis Association has ranked her world no. 1 in singles on five separate occasions. She became the world no. 1 for the first time on July 8, 2002 and regained this ranking for the fifth time on... (2)/(2) |
United States | Women's Tennis Association Women's Tennis Association The Women's Tennis Association , founded in 1973 by Billie Jean King, is the principal organizing body of Women's Professional Tennis. It governs the WTA Tour which is the worldwide professional tennis tour for women. Its counterpart organization in the men's professional game is the Association of... ; International Tennis Federation International Tennis Federation The International Tennis Federation is the governing body of world tennis, made up of 205 national tennis associations.It was established as the International Lawn Tennis Federation by 12 national associations meeting at a conference in Paris, France on 1 March 1913... |
2010 | Caroline Wozniacki Caroline Wozniacki Caroline Wozniacki is a Danish professional tennis player. She is the current world no. 1 on the WTA Tour. As of 7 November 2011, she has held this position for 56 weeks... |
Denmark | Women's Tennis Association Women's Tennis Association The Women's Tennis Association , founded in 1973 by Billie Jean King, is the principal organizing body of Women's Professional Tennis. It governs the WTA Tour which is the worldwide professional tennis tour for women. Its counterpart organization in the men's professional game is the Association of... ; International Tennis Federation International Tennis Federation The International Tennis Federation is the governing body of world tennis, made up of 205 national tennis associations.It was established as the International Lawn Tennis Federation by 12 national associations meeting at a conference in Paris, France on 1 March 1913... |
2011 | Caroline Wozniacki Caroline Wozniacki Caroline Wozniacki is a Danish professional tennis player. She is the current world no. 1 on the WTA Tour. As of 7 November 2011, she has held this position for 56 weeks... |
Denmark | Women's Tennis Association Women's Tennis Association The Women's Tennis Association , founded in 1973 by Billie Jean King, is the principal organizing body of Women's Professional Tennis. It governs the WTA Tour which is the worldwide professional tennis tour for women. Its counterpart organization in the men's professional game is the Association of... ; International Tennis Federation International Tennis Federation The International Tennis Federation is the governing body of world tennis, made up of 205 national tennis associations.It was established as the International Lawn Tennis Federation by 12 national associations meeting at a conference in Paris, France on 1 March 1913... |
See also
- List of WTA number 1 ranked players
- World number one male tennis player rankings
- Tennis world champions named by the International Tennis FederationTennis world champions named by the International Tennis FederationSince 1978, the International Tennis Federation has designated a "World Champion" each year based on performances throughout the year, including Grand Slam tournaments, the ATP World Tour Finals, the Davis Cup, and weekly tour events.-Men's singles:...