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Top 10 Greatest Women Tennis Players of All Time
From Serena Williams' 23 Grand Slam singles titles to Steffi Graf's unmatched calendar-year Golden Slam, these 10 women redefined what is possible on a tennis court. Ranked by Grand Slam haul, dominance, and lasting impact on the sport.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is considered the greatest women's tennis player of all time?
While opinions vary, Serena Williams is widely regarded as the greatest due to her 23 Grand Slam singles titles (Open Era record) and 319 weeks at world No. 1.
Which female tennis player has the most Grand Slam singles titles?
Margaret Court holds the all-time record with 24 Grand Slam singles titles, though 13 were in the amateur era; Serena Williams leads the Open Era with 23.
Who has spent the most weeks as world No. 1 in women's tennis?
Steffi Graf holds the record for most weeks at world No. 1 with 377 weeks, followed by Martina Navratilova with 332 weeks.
Which woman has won all four Grand Slams in a calendar year?
Only three women have achieved a calendar-year Grand Slam: Maureen Connolly (1953), Margaret Court (1970), and Steffi Graf (1988), with Graf also winning Olympic gold for a Golden Slam.
Who is the youngest Grand Slam singles champion in women's tennis?
Martina Hingis became the youngest Grand Slam singles champion at 16 years, 3 months, and 26 days when she won the 1997 Australian Open.
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