Wimbledon has witnessed a long lineage of extraordinary women’s singles champions who have left an indelible mark on the sport. From the early years to the present, these remarkable athletes have graced the hallowed grass courts and captivated audiences with their exceptional skills and unwavering determination.
The list of Wimbledon women’s singles champions is filled with tennis legends. Pioneers such as Suzanne Lenglen and Billie Jean King paved the way for the dominant forces of Martina Navratilova and Serena Williams. Each champion has brought their unique style and prowess to the tournament, etching their names in tennis history.
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The tournament has seen incredible rivalries unfold, like the epic battles between Chris Evert and Evonne Goolagong Cawley, or the fierce competition between Steffi Graf and Martina Hingis. These captivating matchups have provided fans with unforgettable moments and showcased the sheer talent and competitive spirit of these extraordinary women.
Wimbledon Champions in the Open Era by Year
| Year | Champion | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Billie Jean King (3) | Judy Tegart Dalton |
| 1969 | Ann Jones | Billie Jean King |
| 1970 | Margaret Court (3) | Billie Jean King |
| 1971 | Evonne Goolagong | Margaret Court |
| 1972 | Billie Jean King (4) | Evonne Goolagong |
| 1973 | Billie Jean King (5) | Chris Evert |
| 1974 | Chris Evert | Olga Morozova |
| 1975 | Billie Jean King (6) | Evonne Goolagong |
| 1976 | Chris Evert (2) | Evonne Goolagong |
| 1977 | Virginia Wade | Betty Stöve |
| 1978 | Martina Navratilova | Chris Evert |
| 1979 | Martina Navratilova (2) | Chris Evert |
| 1980 | Evonne Goolagong (2) | Chris Evert |
| 1981 | Chris Evert (3) | Hana Mandlíková |
| 1982 | Martina Navratilova (3) | Chris Evert |
| 1983 | Martina Navratilova (4) | Andrea Jaeger |
| 1984 | Martina Navratilova (5) | Chris Evert |
| 1985 | Martina Navratilova (6) | Chris Evert |
| 1986 | Martina Navratilova (7) | Hana Mandlíková |
| 1987 | Martina Navratilova (8) | Steffi Graf |
| 1988 | Steffi Graf | Martina Navratilova |
| 1989 | Steffi Graf (2) | Martina Navratilova |
| 1990 | Martina Navratilova (9) | Zina Garrison |
| 1991 | Steffi Graf (3) | Gabriela Sabatini |
| 1992 | Steffi Graf (4) | Monica Seles |
| 1993 | Steffi Graf (5) | Jana Novotná |
| 1994 | Conchita Martínez | Martina Navratilova |
| 1995 | Steffi Graf (6) | Arantxa Sánchez Vicario |
| 1996 | Steffi Graf (7) | Arantxa Sánchez Vicario |
| 1997 | Martina Hingis | Jana Novotná |
| 1998 | Jana Novotná | Nathalie Tauziat |
| 1999 | Lindsay Davenport | Steffi Graf |
| 2000 | Venus Williams | Lindsay Davenport |
| 2001 | Venus Williams (2) | Justine Henin |
| 2002 | Serena Williams | Venus Williams |
| 2003 | Serena Williams (2) | Venus Williams |
| 2004 | Maria Sharapova | Serena Williams |
| 2005 | Venus Williams (3) | Lindsay Davenport |
| 2006 | Amélie Mauresmo | Justine Henin |
| 2007 | Venus Williams (4) | Marion Bartoli |
| 2008 | Venus Williams (5) | Serena Williams |
| 2009 | Serena Williams (3) | Venus Williams |
| 2010 | Serena Williams (4) | Vera Zvonareva |
| 2011 | Petra Kvitová | Maria Sharapova |
| 2012 | Serena Williams (5) | Agnieszka Radwańska |
| 2013 | Marion Bartoli | Sabine Lisicki |
| 2014 | Petra Kvitová (2) | Eugenie Bouchard |
| 2015 | Serena Williams (6) | Garbiñe Muguruza |
| 2016 | Serena Williams (7) | Angelique Kerber |
| 2017 | Garbiñe Muguruza | Venus Williams |
| 2018 | Angelique Kerber | Serena Williams |
| 2019 | Simona Halep | Serena Williams |
| 2020 | Cancelled | – |
| 2021 | Ashleigh Barty | Karolína Plíšková |
| 2022 | Elena Rybakina | Ons Jabeur |
