World number one Serena Williams became only the tenth player in Open Era history to win 10 titles or more in a single season. She joins some of the best names in women’s tennis to achieve this rare feat.
Here’s the list of female tennis players who won ten titles or more in a single season. Data provided via WTA Tour site:
[1] Martina Navratilova [9 times]: 1978 (11 titles); 1979 (10 titles); 1980 (11 titles); 1981 (10 titles); 1982 (15 titles); 1983 (16 titles); 1984 (13 titles); 1985 (12 titles); 1986 (14 titles).
[2] Margaret Court [6 times]: 1968 (14), 1969 (18), 1970 (21), 1971 (10), 1972 (10), 1973 (18)
[3] Chris Evert [6 times]: 1973 (12), 1974 (16), 1975 (16), 1976 (12), 1977 (11), 1982 (10) – See more at:
[4] Steffi Graf [5 times]: 1987 (11), 1988 (11), 1989 (14), 1990 (10), 1993 (10) – See more at:
[5] Billie Jean King [2 times]: 1971 (17), 1972 (10)
[6] Monica Seles [2 times]: 1991 (10), 1992 (10)
[7] Tracy Austin [1 time]: 1980 (11)
[8] Martina Hingis [1 time]: 1997 (12)
[9] Justine Henin [1 time]: 2007 (10)
[10] Serena Williams [1 time]: 2013 (10 as of October 7, 2013)
