94 in doubles in 1994, Ranked world No. 26 in singles in 2014 and world No. Dean Treml/Getty Images. 13 in 2013 2013 Wimbledon semifinalist, Ranked world No. 10 in singles in 1996 and world No. 1 at the end of the year in 1927, 1928, 1929, 1930, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1935, and 1938 , Ranked world No. 21 in singles in 1995 and world No. This category has the following 9 subcategories, out of 9 total. A member of the Australian Football Hall of Fame, Richardson feared a Tasmanian team would never show the state's potential in the . He coached Novak Djokovic from 2013-2016. 9 in singles in 1988 and world No. This included his all-time men's record of 10 or more titles per year for seven consecutive years (196470). This is a list of female tennis players who meet one or more of the following criteria: Singles: Officially ranked among the top 25 by the Women's Tennis Association (since 1975) Ranked among the top 10 by an expert (e.g. 8 at the end of the year in 1954 1954 Wimbledon quarterfinalist, Ranked world No. Till today, no one has been able to come even close to her accomplishments. She was inducted to the International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITF) in 2009. 22 in singles in 1983 and world No. 51 in 2007 Mixed Doubles: 2013 Australian Open champion, Singles: ranked world No. 1 in doubles in 2011 2011 Wimbledon doubles champion, Ranked world No. Rosewall won 9 slams in doubles with a career double grand slam. 21 in doubles in 1997 Singles: 1997 Australian Open quarterfinalist, Ranked world No. 82 in doubles in 2001, Ranked world No. 23 in singles in 2003 and world No. 1 at the end of the year in 1957 and 1958 , Ranked world No. 1 in doubles in 1991 1988/1990/1992/1995/1996 US Open women's doubles champion 1991/1992/1993/1994/1995/1997 French Open women's doubles champion 1992/1993/1994/1997 Wimbledon women's doubles champion 1993/1994 Australian Open women's doubles champion 1992/1996 Olympic gold medalist in women's doubles, Ranked world No. 3 in doubles in 2016 2010 Wimbledon women's doubles champion 2010 US Open women's doubles champion, Ranked world No. 77 in doubles in 1987, Ranked world No. 22 in singles in 1991 and world No. 3 in doubles in 1988 , Ranked world No. 20 in singles in 2002 and world No. 65 in doubles in 1994, Ranked world No. 1 in singles in 1995 and world No. Mary Pierce turned pro at 14 years old. Ranked world No. Hoad turned professional in July 1957 and won the Forest Hills Tournament of Champions event in 1959. RELATED: 2018 Women's Health Women In Sport Awards Winners. #rolandgarros #paris #clay #yay #round2, Ash Barty claims world No. 12 in doubles in 2010 2012 Australian Open mixed doubles champion, 1977/1978 French Open quarterfinalist 1978 US Open quarterfinalist Ranked 10th in singles in 1977, Ranked world No. 15 in doubles in 2005 Singles: 2004 Australian Open semifinalist 1998/2008 French Open quarterfinalist 1998/2008 US Open quarterfinalist, Ranked world No. This list answers the questions, "Who are the greatest 1980s tennis players?" 15 in singles in 1990 and world No. They are listed here in order of their first win. He won six major singles titles and an Olympic gold medal for men's doubles. He was the youngest man to reach the finals of all four Grand Slam singles tournaments, at the age of 22 years and 11 months. Stefan Edberg won six Grand Slam singles titles and three Grand Slam men's doubles titles. Martina Hingis became the youngest-ever Grand Slam champion in 1996. 11 in singles in 2011 and world No. 40 in singles in 2008 and world No. The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 274 total. The generation before these stars hit the court is filled with legends, such as Andre Agassi, Steffi Graf, and Pete Sampras - all who dominated in the 1990s. Agassi married tennis star Steffi Graf in 2001 and retired from tennis after the 2006 US Open. Ranked world No. 5 at the end of the year in 1950 1950 French Championships semifinalist, Ranked world No. #8 of 12. He was a member of the Australian team that won the Davis Cup four times between 1952 and 1956. 6 in doubles in 1984 1980 French Open women's doubles champion 1980/1985 Wimbledon women's doubles champion 1981 Australian Open women's doubles champion 1981 US Open women's doubles champion 1986 French Open mixed doubles champion 1986 Wimbledon mixed doubles champion, Ranked world No. 2 in singles in 2010 and world No. 1 in singles and doubles in 2003 Singles: Ranked world No. 15 in singles and world No. ', The Shortest Women's Tennis Players Of All Time, Ranked, Every Person Who Has Hosted 'Saturday Night Live'. Since retiring in 1996, she promoted her perfume line. 4 at the end of the year in 1950 , Ranked world no. With 23 Grand Slam singles win, she is just a win away from equalling Margaret Court's record of 24 grand slam titles. Snchez Vicario was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2007. 53 in doubles in 2007 Singles: 2007 US Open semifinalist, Ranked world No. 8 in singles and world No. Edberg retired in 1996 and went on to coach Roger Federer from 2014 to December 2015. 10 in singles in 2018 and world No. 4 at the end of the year in 1947 and 1948 . 30 in singles in 2011 and world No. Sampras also has 14 Grand Slam titles and is regarded as of the greatest players in history. He won the Ampol World Tournament Championship Tour in 19591960. Australian Open: Winner 2000; Finalist 2004. She retired in November 2007. Keep on keeping on, Samantha! 8 at the end of the year in 1928 , Ranked world No. 3 Novak Djokovic 68 in doubles in 1990. 20 in singles in 2011 and world No. 1 in singles at the end of the year in 2008 and world No. 9 at year-end in 1959 1959 Wimbledon semifinalist, Ranked world No. This list is made up of a variety of players, including Steffi Graf, Monica Seles,and Martina Hingis. Hoad won four Grand Slam tournaments as an amateur (Australian, French and twice Wimbledon). 30 in doubles in 2016. 2 at year-end in 1957, 1960, and 1961 , Ranked world No. He won the Pro Grand Slam in 1963. 15 in singles in 1999 and world No. 3 in singles in 1985 and world No. , 1959 French Championships quarterfinalist, Ranked world No. Ivanisevic began coaching in 2013 after retiring in 2004. List of the best women's tennis players from 1980s, listed by popularity with photos of the players when available. 30 in doubles in 2000 Singles: 1996 Australian Open finalist 1993 French Open semifinalist 1999/2000 US Open quarterfinalist, Ranked world No. 21 in singles in 2013 and world No. Steffi Graf won 22 Grand Slam singles titles, which ties her for third all-time. One of Australia's most accomplished tennis players, John Newcombe, a.k.a., Newk, enjoyed massive success during the 60s and 70s. She lives in South Florida with her wife and two children. Serving up a list of the best tennis players from Australia, listed by popularity with photos of the players when available. 20 in singles in 2013 and world No. 3 at the end of the year in 1982 and 1983 1981 French Open mixed doubles champion, Ranked world No. US Open: Finalist 2000. 1 ranked professional from 1964 to 1970, spanning four years before and three years after the start of the Open Era in 1968. 5 in doubles in 1988 1987 Australian Open mixed doubles champion 1988/1990 Wimbledon mixed doubles champion, Ranked world No. Seles played her last professional match at the 2003 French Open and officially retired in 2008. and a couple of friends. Navratilova retired from full-time singles competition in 1994 and was inducted into the ITF Hall of Fame in 2019. 10 at year-end in 1922 and 1923 , Ranked world No. 15 in singles in 2009 and world No. 45 in doubles in 1988 Singles: 1983/1984 French Open quarterfinalist, Ranked world No. The Best Women's Tennis Players of the 1990s. 11 in doubles in 2015 Singles: 2008/2014 French Open quarterfinalist 2009/2016/2018 Australian Open quarterfinalist 2013 US Open quarterfinalist, Ranked world No. 8 at year-end in 1963 1959 Australian Championships women's doubles champion 1959/1961/1962/1963 French Championships women's doubles champion 1962 French Championships mixed doubles champion, Ranked world No. Ranked world No. 13 in doubles in 2009. Australians dominated world tennis between 1950 and 1976, and players from this era featured in the curated collection include Rod Laver, Margaret Court, Evonne Goolagong Cawley, John Newcombe and Ken Rosewall. Ranked world No. 40 in doubles in 2013, Ranked world No. She is currently a Christian minister in Perth, Western Australia. She returned in 2000, playing mostly doubles before retiring in 2006. Meet the leading ladies of Australian tennis. The most notable example would be Lleyton Hewitt, who holds the record for the youngest person to ever hit number one status. 38 in doubles in 1993, Ranked world No. 4 in doubles in 1989 1991 Australian Open women's doubles champion, Ranked world No. 5 in singles in 2014 Singles: 2014 Wimbledon finalist, Ranked world No. 29 in singles in 1990 and world No. With 64 major titles under her belt and the best performance on all court surfaces at 91.74 percent. Female tennis players who have won at least one of the four Grand Slam titles in singles. As the current No. Players in bold are still active. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. 15 in doubles in 2005 , Ranked world No. 1 in doubles in 2011 Singles: Ranked world No. 24 in singles in 2000 and world No. 3 in doubles in 2008 2008 French Open women's doubles champion, Ranked world No. 1 in doubles in 2000 2000 Australian Open women's doubles champion 2001 Wimbledon women's doubles champion 2001/2005 US Open women's doubles champion 2006 French Open women's doubles champion 1996/2002 US Open mixed doubles champion 1999 Wimbledon mixed doubles champion 2003 French Open mixed doubles champion, Ranked world No. 8 in doubles in 2001 Singles: 1999 US Open quarterfinalist 1999 WTA Finals quarterfinalist. One of the youngest current players to participate in the main draw of the Grand Slam Tournament, this feisty 19-year-old Aussie shows promising talent. 3 in doubles in 2000 , Ranked world No. 16 in singles and world No. 1 in singles at the end of the year in 1998/2001/2004 & 2005 and world No. 29 in singles in 1990 and world No. Since 2014, Rafter has remained largely away from the spotlight. 2018 Women's Health Women In Sport Awards Winners, When you miss out on another festival that you've already paid forsee you never @rollingloud.au #FML, Sliding into round 2 at Rolly G. Thanks to all the #aussies who came out to support today. Ranked world No. All rights reserved.For reprint rights. 14 in singles in 2005 and world No. 37 in doubles in 2002, Ranked world No. One of the world's leading tennis players in the 70's and 80's, Evonne Cawley was the World's no 1 female player in her time, accomplishing feats like winning the French Open on her first attempt - something that no other player has done since. 13 in singles in 1989 and world No. He retired in 2003. 16 in singles and world No. Great atmosphere, I loved every minute. Australia has produced some exceptionally talented tennis players over the years, including both men and women. 19 in singles and world No. Ranked world No. 11 in doubles in 2008 Doubles: Ranked world No. 63 in doubles in 2015, Ranked world No. 14 in singles in 1990 and world No. 7 at year-end in 1926 1925 Wimbledon runner-up, Ranked world No. Australian Open: Winner 1981, 1983, 1984; Finalist 1982, 1987French Open Winner 1982, 1984; Finalist 1985, 1986 ,1987Wimbledon: Winner 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987; Finalist 1988, 1989US Open: Winner 1983, 1984, 1986, 1987; Finalist 1981, 1985, 1989, Australian Open: Winner 1988, 1989French Open: Winner 1987, 1988; Finalist 1989Wimbledon: Winner 1988, 1989; Finalist 1987US Open: Winner 1988, 1989; Finalist 1987, Australian Open: Winner 1982, 1984; Finalist 1981, 1985, 1988French Open: Winner 1980, 1983, 1985, 1986; Finalist 1984Wimbledon: Winner 1981; Finalist 1980, 1982, 1984, 1985US Open: Winner 1980, 1982; Finalist 1983, 1984, Wimbledon: Finalist 1991 23 in singles in 2013 and world No. This category has the following 9 subcategories, out of 9 total. 5 in doubles in 1988 1985 Wimbledon women's doubles champion 1991 Wimbledon mixed-doubles champion 1983/1990 US Open mixed-doubles champion, 2017 Australian Open mixed doubles champion, Ranked world No. 10 at year-end in 1980 1980 Wimbledon quarterfinalist, Ranked world No. 12 in singles in 2013 and world No. 7 at year-end in 1930 1930 Wimbledon quarterfinalist 1931 Wimbledon women's doubles champion, Ranked world No. 15 in doubles in 2004 Singles: Ranked world No. 108 in doubles in 2015 Singles: 2019 Wimbledon semifinalist 2019 US Open semifinalist , Ranked world No. Our tennis players dominated the world rankings, particularly from the 1950s to the 70s, which commentators look back on as a golden age of Australian tennis. 9 in singles in 2004 and world No. 2 at year-end in 1921 and 1922 , 1947 French Championships quarterfinalist, Ranked world No. Ranked world No. 14 in singles and world No. 7 in singles in 1999 and world No. 7 at year-end in 1963 1960/1961/1962/1963 Australian Championships runner-up 1960/1961 Australian Championships mixed doubles champion, Ranked world No. 25 in singles in 2009 and world No. He also won the Ampol Tournament of Champions at Kooyong in 1958, the richest tournament of the era. 70 in doubles in 2009, Ranked world No. Capriati retired in 2004 and was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2012. He also contributed to five Davis Cup titles for Australia during an age when Davis Cup was deemed as significant as the majors. Year 12 students who fail exams and assignments are still passing maths and English subjects, as state curriculum bodies push down pass marks to below 50%, according to the Australian. 6 at the end of 1948 Singles: 1946 Wimbledon quarterfinalist, Ranked world No. 12 and world No. Since retiring in 2000, Courier has been a broadcaster for the Tennis Channel, USA Network, NBC Sports, and many others. An on-court knee injury sidelined Pierce in 2006, and she was unable to return to the tour. 17 in doubles in 2011, Ranked world No. At the majors he won seven singles titles and a former record 17 men's doubles titles. 1 at the end of the year in 1955 , Ranked world No. 14 in doubles in 2003, Ranked world No. 26 in doubles in 2001, Ranked world No. 123 in 2009 Doubles: ranked world No. 28 in singles and world No. By Tennis Australia. 4 in doubles in 1987 1987 Australian Open women's doubles champion 1988 French Open mixed doubles champion, Ranked world No. 10 in singles in 1983, and world No. If you're searching for a particular popular men's tennis player from the 1990s then you can use the "search" box to find who you're looking for. Patrick Rafter was the first man in the Open Era to win the Canada Masters, Cincinnati Masters and the US Open in the same year. 40 in singles in 1999 1999 French Open quarter-finals, Ranked world No. 1 in doubles in 2000 Singles: 1993/2000 Australian Open quarterfinalist 1994 French Open quarterfinalist Doubles: 2000 US Open champion, Ranked world No. Even those only vaguely familiar with Aussie female tennis players wouldve heard of Samantha Stosur. 77 in singles and world No. Get all the latest WTA Australian Open Past Winners, results, and more! 8 in singles and world No. Ranking Explanations . 1 at the end of the year in 1975, 1976, 1977, 1980, and 1981 Ranked world No. 6 at year-end in 1970 1970 French Open runner-up 1976 French Open women's doubles runner-up, Ranked world No. 15 in doubles in 1993, Ranked world No. 45 in doubles in 1992. 1 in doubles in 2005 Doubles: 1963 French Championships quarterfinalist. After her stunning performance in this years French Open, shes now aiming to bring her talent to Wimbledon. 27 in doubles in 1988, Ranked world No. 8 in doubles in 2008 2007 US Open women's doubles champion, Ranked world No. He won six Grand Slam titles in his career, as well as a gold medal at the 2000 Olympics. 14 in singles in 2011 and world No. 2 at the end of the year in 1927 and 1928 1926/1927/1928 Wimbledon runner-up, Singles: 1984 Australian Open quarterfinalist Doubles: 1980 Australian Open quarterfinalist, 1954 French Championships quarterfinalist, Ranked world No. 12 in doubles in 1986 1981/1983 French Open women's doubles champion, 1963 Wimbledon quarterfinalist 1962 French Championships quarterfinalist, Ranked world No. This list is made up of many different players, including Mervyn Rose and Nell Hall Hopman. 11 in doubles in 1998 1999 Australian Open mixed doubles champion 2000 French Open mixed doubles champion, Ranked world No. 2 in singles in 2004 and world No. 1 in singles in 2008 and world No. 4 in doubles in 2010, Ranked world No. She also won 18 Grand Slam singles titles. Ranked world No. 8 in singles in 2000 and world No. Barty has won two Grand Slam singles titles: 2019 French Open and 2021 Wimbledon, and one Grand Slam doubles title at the 2018 US Ope n She also won on a bronze medal in mixed doubles at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Andre Agassi is credited with reviving tennis in the 1990s and was the first male player to win all four Grand Slam tournaments on three different surfaces. 2 in doubles in 2019 Singles: 2018 Australian Open semifinalist 2019/2020 US Open quarterfinalist Doubles: 2019 US Open doubles champion 2021 Australian Open doubles champion, Ranked world No. 18 in doubles in 1990, Ranked world No. Chang was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2008. 136 in singles in 2005 and world No. 25 in doubles in 2011, Ranked world No. 54 in doubles in 2006 2011/2013 Australian Open runner-up , Ranked world No. 7 in doubles in 2006 2009 Wimbledon mixed doubles champion 2014 French Open mixed doubles champion, Singles: ranked world No. Ranked world No. Navratilova are the only Open Era players to win six major singles titles without losing a set. 78 in doubles in 2001 1999 French Open quarterfinals, Ranked world No. These are some of the most talented Australian tennis players to ever live, so if you're a native of Australia and are aspire to play tennis professionally, then these Aussies are your idols. 50 in doubles in 2006 Singles: Ranked world No. 31 in doubles in 1992, Ranked world No. Now, he still plays tennis occasionally, but has invested a lot of his time in finance and real estate. 9 in singles in 2018 and world No. 9 in singles in 2016 Singles: 2017 US Open finalist 2015 Australian Open semifinalist, 2018 quarterfinalist 2015 Wimbledon quarterfinalist, Ranked world No. 17 in 2018 2017 Wimbledon semifinalist 2014 Wimbledon doubles semifinalist, Ranked world No. Monica Seles burst onto the tennis scene in the early 1990s. The Top Ranked Female Tennis Players of the 1990s 13 in singles in 1995 and world No. 128 women have won at least one of the 453 majors staged. US Open: Winner 1990, Australian Open: Winner 1980, 1987French Open: Winner 1981Wimbledon Finalist 1981, 1986US Open: Winner 1985; Finalist 1980, 1982, The Greatest Men's Tennis Players of All Time, The Best Women's Tennis Players Of All Time, Ranking the greatest men's and women's tennis players of every decade, The Best Women's Tennis Players of the 1980s, Upvote the best tennis players who played during the 1980s, Winner 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, American Public Figures Who Are National Treasures, The Greatest Female Tennis Players Of The Open Era, The Best Women's Tennis Serves of All Time, 10 Sporting Blowouts That Made Us Say 'Ouch! 2 at year-end in 1929 1929 U.S. Championships runner-up 1928/1929 Wimbledon women's doubles champion 1929 U.S. Championships women's doubles champion 1928 French Championships women's doubles champion, Ranked world No. You can click on the names of these legendary tennis players of the 1990s in order to get more information about each one. 8 at year-end in 1939 1939 Wimbledon quarterfinalist, 1981 French Open women's doubles champion, 1931 Wimbledon mixed doubles champion Top-ranked player in the United States in 1930, 1972 Australian Open women's doubles champion, Ranked world No. 2 at the end of the year in 1995 , Ranked world No. 68 in singles in 1992 and world No. She was the first of a long line of female players whose grunting noises gave the girls . 3 in singles in 2018 Singles: Ranked world No. 3 in singles in 1995 and world No. Together, they're some of the hottest Aussie icons in sports. As far Australian tennis champions go, there have been a handful of Aussies who have dominated the courts to make their way up the rankings to #1. 8 at the end of the year in 1969. 1 women's tennis player spot. 9 in singles in 2011 and world No. 19 in singles in 1986 and world No. 3 at the end of 1967 Singles: Ranked world No. Australia hosts the first of the Grand Slam events (the four major tennis events in the world), the Australian Open. 9 in singles in 1996 and world No. 2 at the end of the year in 2007 , Ranked world No. A big-serving, attacking player who came out of Adelaide, Alicia Molik emerged on the tennis circuit in the late 1990s, cracking the top 100 in 1999 and the top 50 in 2001. 5 at year-end in 1933 and 1934 , 1949/1954 French Championships quarter-finalist, Ranked world No. 20 in singles in 1989 and world No. She finally retired from the scene when she got pregnant with her fourth child. He is also a commentator on FOX Sports Australia's "The Daily Serve." 128 women have won at least one of the 453 majors staged. 24 in doubles in 1999, Ranked world No. 72 in doubles in 2010 Singles: 2009 US Open semifinalist, Ranked world No. Players are inducted annually on Australia Day during the Australian Open. 1 in doubles. It draws in all the best participants from all over the world, acting as a rite of passage for many up-and-coming tennis athletes. 11 in singles in 2001 and world No. 19 in singles and world No. 7 in singles and world No. 4 at the end of the year in 1964 1965 U.S. Championships women's doubles champion 1966 Australian Championships women's doubles champion, Ranked world No. 3 in singles in 2006 and world No. Steffi s. graf. 23 in doubles in 2002 Singles: Ranked world No. Married Royston Stuckey COZENS 26 February 1930 The first Australian woman to reach the quarter-finals (1925), then the semi-finals (1928) of an overseas Grand Slam tournament in her only two overseas tours. 5 in 1984 Singles: 1983 French Open semifinalist 1983 US Open semifinalist 1983 Australian Open quarterfinalist 1984 Wimbledon quarterfinalist Mixed doubles: 1991 Australian champion 1987 Wimbledon champion. 6 in singles in 2009 and world No. If you're searching for a particular popular tennis player from Australia or just have an interest in Aussie tennis players, this is the place to be. 18 in doubles in 1988, Ranked world No. 2 in doubles in 2016 2016 French Open women's doubles champion, Ranked world No. 7 in doubles in 1995, Ranked world No. 19 in singles in 2008 and world No. Established in 1993, the Australian Tennis Hall of Fame is one of the highest honours Australian tennis players can receive. 8 in doubles in 1990 1988 US Open women's doubles champion 1989 US Open mixed-doubles champion, Ranked world No. Vote for Your Favourite Female Tennis Players 1 Serena Williams 3 at year-end in 1931 1928 French Championships runner-up 1931 U.S. Championships runner-up 1928/1931 French Championships women's doubles champion 1931 U.S. Championships women's doubles champion 1928/1929 French Championships mixed-doubles champion 1927 U.S. Championships mixed-doubles champion, Ranked world No. 24 in singles in 2012 and world No. Chronological list of women's Grand Slam tennis champions, List of Grand Slam women's singles champions, Chronological list of men's Grand Slam tennis champions, List of Grand Slam women's singles finals, List of WTA Tour top-level tournament singles champions, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chronological_list_of_women%27s_Grand_Slam_tennis_champions&oldid=1136733797, Lists of Grand Slam (tennis) women's champions, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Player completed a Grand Slam (event in bold), Player completed a non-calendar year Grand Slam (event in bold), Player completed a career Grand Slam (event in bold), This page was last edited on 31 January 2023, at 21:42.

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