New Delhi, June 25: Wimbledon, which began in 1877, is regarded as the most prestigious tournament in the tennis world. Initially, only male players could participate, but women were included starting in 1884.
The first women’s singles title at Wimbledon was claimed by Britain’s Maud Watson. During the “Amateur Era,” American Helen Wills Moody won the most titles, securing 8 championships in 1927, 1928, 1929, 1930, 1932, 1933, 1935, and 1938.
In 1968, tennis rules changed, and the tournament became open to all, marking the start of the “Open Era.” Let’s take a look at the players who have won the most women’s singles titles in this era.
The record in the Open Era belongs to Czech-American tennis legend Martina Navratilova, who achieved this feat in 1978, 1979, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, and 1990.
Germany’s Steffi Graf and USA’s Serena Williams are tied for second place with 7 titles each. Graf won her titles in 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1995, and 1996, while Williams secured hers in 2002, 2003, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2015, and 2016.
Serena’s older sister, Venus Williams, has claimed the singles title 5 times (2000, 2001, 2005, 2007, and 2008). Additionally, American great Billie Jean King won the title 4 times in 1968, 1972, 1973, and 1975. Australia’s Evonne Goolagong and Czech Republic’s Petra Kvitova have each won the title twice (Goolagong in 1971 and 1980, Kvitova in 2011 and 2014).
While Martina Navratilova holds the record for the most singles titles among women, Roger Federer has won the title 8 times (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012, 2017) for men.
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