Top outstanding female tennis players in history

Top outstanding female tennis players in history

Top outstanding female tennis players in history. Women are a perfect representation of power, passion, talent, and strength. Just like men they proved their excellence in sports too. Tennis is one such sport narrating women’s success stories. We picked 10 such talented Tennis players (women) who can be idols for many.

These players are proud of the sport. They have significantly inspired many with their brilliant performances. Continue reading to know about the top outstanding female tennis players in history.

1. Serena Williams

At No 1 we have Serena Williams. Her serves are her weapon in tennis history. She is a perfect combination of strong determination and power. Serena is the greatest yet dominant player in tennis. Williams bagged 23 Grand Slam titles. She is a true tennis icon. We can call him the queen of this Open era. She is an outstanding female tennis player in history. She was born in 1981. Entered professional nis in 1995 and actively played. So far in the kitty, she has 73 career titles. It includes:

• 7 Australian
• 3 French
• 7 Wimbledon
• 6 US Open

  2. Steffi Graf

We can call Steffi Graf a Beauty with talent. Steffi bagged 22 Grand Slam titles during her tenure. She was a dominant and consistent tennis player. Graf played on clay, grass, and hard-court surfaces. She was born in 1969. Steffi entered professional tennis in the year 1982. Steffi Graf maintained 377 consecutive weeks lead as No 1. She retired in 1999. In total, she grabbed 107 career titles. It includes:

• 4 Australian
• 6 French
• 7 Wimbledon
• 5 US Open

Her total earned cash prize was $21,891,306. Graf entered the Tennis Hall of Fame in 2004. She is the wife of another legendary player Andre Agassi. 

3. Monica Seles

Monica Seles was a sensation in the tennis world. Her career almost reached a halt after a court attack. In 1993 she was stabbed by a deranged fan. Seles’s dearest rival was Steffi Graf. The match between them always remained iconic. From 1990 to 1992 she remained the queen of tennis. After the attack, she returns to court in 2003. She played a few matches after that till retirement in 2008. Monica bagged seven out of nine Grand Slam titles between 1990 to 1992. She turned professional tennis player in 1989. Her retirement was in 2008. Monica’s career prize money amounted to $14,891,762. There are a total of 53 career titles under her belt. It includes:

• 4 Australian Open
• 3 French Open
• 2 US Open

Monica entered the Tennis Hall of Fame in 2009.

4. Martina Navratilova

Martina added unmatched quality to women’s tennis. She was a tigress who roared the court in her tenure. She remained the toughest opponent for all who played against her. Martina participated in all formats of tennis: singles, doubles, and mixed doubles.

In her career, she bagged 18 Grand Slam titles. Her supremacy in the sport made her the best tennis player in women’s tennis. She bagged 31 Grand Slam titles in doubles.

Martina was born in 1956. She started playing professional tennis in 1975. Her retirement happened in 1994. The earned cash prize value for Martina was $21,626,089. She won 167 career titles. It includes: 

• 3 Australian Open
• 2 French Open
• 9 Wimbledon Open
• 4 US Open

is an iconic player in tennis history. Martina entered the Tennis Hall of Fame in 2000.

5. Margaret Court

We can call Margaret Court a dominant player from the late 50s to early 70s. Margaret Court bagged 24 Grand Slam titles. She won 2 Grand Slams in 1970. Margaret was the only female tennis player to bag all 4 Grand Slams twice. It means tiles in all formats: singles, doubles, and mixed doubles. 

She was credited for her physical fitness regimen. None before her showed such concentration towards physical fitness. She was born in 1942. Professional tennis she started in 1960. She retired from tennis in 1977. In total, she won 192 career titles. It includes:

• 11 Australian open
• 5 French Open
• 3 Wimbledon Open
• 5 US Open

Margaret’s tentative earned prize money was $500,000. She entered the Tennis Hall of Fame in 1979. 

6. Billie Jean King

Billie Jean is a brilliant tennis player. She bagged 12 Grand Slam titles. Just like a brilliant player she was a brave lady. She never hesitated to serve and stand for women’s rights in the sports world. Because of her fantastic tennis skills, she was influential. Jean is one of the most respected tennis players in history. She was born in 1943. Professionally she started playing in 1968. In 1983 she retired from tennis. Her Career prize money amounts to $1,966,487. Billie Jean won 129 career titles. It includes:

• 1 Australian Open 
• 1 French Open 
• 6 Wimbledon Open
• 4 US Open

Billie Jean King entered the Tennis Hall of Fame in 1987.

7. Martina Hingis

Martina Hingis became a professional in 1994. She gave a sweltering start. She remained a heartthrob for many tennis lovers. After 3 years of playing, she won her first Grand Slam title. Hingis maintained her No 1 ranking for 209 weeks in singles. For 90 weeks she was number one in doubles. She won 25 major titles. Hingis retired in 2017. Her earned career prize money amounts to $24,749,074. In total, she bagged 45 career titles. It includes:

• 3 Australian Open
• 1 Wimbledon open
• 1 US Open

8. Justine Henin

Justine Henin is a strong athlete with exceptional mental resilience. Despite her small physique, she ruled the WTA singles chart. It lasted for 117 weeks. In 203 she was Rank 1 after her win in the French Open and the US Open. She bagged the Gold Medal at the Athens Olympics. She started playing professional tennis in 1999. Henin is one such player who retired twice. First, she retired in 2008 and later returned. Her second retirement was in 2011. Justine’s total earned cash prize money is $20,863,335. In total, she won 50 career titles. It includes:

• 1 Australian Open
• 4 French Open
• 2 US Open

9. Evonne Goolagong

Many overlooked this fantastic player. The reason is her presence during the period of Chris Everett and Martina Navratilova. She was a true example of beauty and grace on court. Despite being a player of that period, she won 7 Grand Slams. She was Rank No 1 in 1976. She started playing professional tennis in 1968. Evonne Goolagong retired from tennis in 1983. Her recorded career prize money amounts to $1,399,431. Goolagong won 68 career titles. It includes: 

• 4 Australian open
• 1 French open
• 2 Wimbledon open

 She entered the Tennis Hall of Fame in 1988.

 

10. Venus Williams

Venus Williams is the sister of iconic player Serena Williams. Just like her sister is also a dominant, and powerful tennis player. She will be remembered as one of the best players in tennis history. She bagged 7 Grand Slam titles in singles. Venus is known for her swift movements and serves on court. She started playing professional tennis in 1994 and is an active player. So far, her earned cash prize money amounts to $41,958,284. In her kitty, there are 49 titles. It includes:

• 5 Wimbledon open
• 2 US Open

We are confident that in the coming years she will win many more accolades.

The above 10 women tennis players inspired millions of people globally. Passion with desire turned each one of the greatest tennis players.