3 in singles in 2017 and world No. She won eight Grand Slam singles titles as a teenager representing Yugoslavia and another while representing the US. 8 in doubles in 2001 Singles: 1999 US Open quarterfinalist 1999 WTA Finals quarterfinalist. Ranking Explanations . Rafter won the US Open in 1997 and 1998. 1 ranked amateur in 196162.Laver's 200 singles titles are the most in tennis history. 20 in singles in 1987 and world No. Tennis magazine rated him the 10th best male player of the period 19652005. 25 in singles and world No. 9 at the end of 1949 1949/1952 French Championships quarterfinalist, Ranked world No. 4 in singles and world No. 8 at the end of the year in 1934 Singles: 1964 Wimbledon quarterfinalist 1965 French quarterfinalist 1965/1966 U.S. quarterfinalist, Ranked world No. 19 in doubles in 1997 Doubles: 2000 Olympic silver medalist, Ranked world No. 7 Grand Slam Singles Titles: 4 Australian, 1 French, 2 Wimbledon Inducted into Tennis Hall of Fame: 1988 Often overlooked because she played during the Chris Everett and Martina Navratilova era, Goolagong was the epitome of grace and beauty on the court. She finally retired from the scene when she got pregnant with her fourth child. 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Famous Australian Tennis Players | National Film and Sound Archive of 24 in singles in 2000 and world No. 1 in singles in 2012 and world No. 4 in doubles in 1990 Mixed doubles: Ranked world No. 24 in doubles in 1993, Ranked world No. 75 in doubles in 2003, Ranked world No. So today were going to be talking about the most remarkable Australian female tennis players from the past and present how they played and where are they now. 16 in doubles in 1988, Ranked world No. Her all surfaces (hard, clay, grass, Kenneth Robert Rosewall (born 2 November 1934) is a former world top-ranking amateur and professional tennis player from Australia. 8 in doubles in 2008 2007 US Open women's doubles champion, Ranked world No. 2 in singles in 2004 and world No. Lawn Tennis Association's championships. 22 in singles and world No. . 16 in singles and world No. 38 in doubles in 1993, Ranked world No. 22 in singles in 1983 and world No. 1 in singles at the end of the year in 2003/2006/2007 and world No. 17 in 2018 2017 Wimbledon semifinalist 2014 Wimbledon doubles semifinalist, Ranked world No. The push to bring women's sports to the masses started with names like Wilma Rudolph and Billie Jean King but has grown to include women like Serena and Venus Williams, Megan Rapinoe, and Katie. 20 in singles and world No. This category lists tennis players with Wikipedia articles who have notably represented Australia. Morning Mail: Student loan 'scam' targeted 'poor kids', Sudan fighting Jennifer Capriati made her professional debut at 13 years old, reaching the finals in two of her first three pro events. 3 in doubles in 2005, Ranked world No. He is considered to be one of the greatest tennis players of all time. 1 and had her first daughter, Lia, in February 2019. 23 in singles in 1988 and world No. Rosewall won 9 slams in doubles with a career double grand slam. 26 in singles in 2005 and world No. ', The Shortest Women's Tennis Players Of All Time, Ranked, Every Person Who Has Hosted 'Saturday Night Live'. 1 at year-end from 1921 through 1926 , Ranked world No. 3 in singles in 1995 and world No. 6 in singles in 2009 and world No. Great atmosphere, I loved every minute. If you're searching for a particular popular women's tennis player from the 1980s then you can use the "search" box to find who you're looking for. 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. 25 in doubles in 2011, Ranked world No. 3 in 1984 1984/1985/1987/1988 French Open women's doubles champion 1981/1982/1983/1984/1986 Wimbledon women's doubles champion 1983/1984/1986/1987/1991 US Open women's doubles champion 1982/1983/1984/1985/1987/1988/1989 Australian Open women's doubles champion 1987 Wimbledon mixed-doubles champion, Ranked world No. Below we take you through the biggest tennis stars from the 1990s and where they are today. 3 at the end of the year in 1968 , Ranked world No. She won 12 Grand Slam women's doubles titles (two Career Grand Slams), along with four Grand Slam mixed doubles titles. Ranked world No. 5 at year-end in 1964 1964 French Championships semifinalist, Ranked world No. 2 in singles in 2012 and world No. 11 in singles in 2018 2018 US Open semifinalist, Ranked world No. 68 in doubles in 2009, Ranked world No. He excelled on all of the court surfaces of his time: grass, clay, hard, carpet, and wood/parquet. 51 in 2007 Mixed Doubles: 2013 Australian Open champion, Singles: ranked world No. 4 at year-end in 1951 1951 Wimbledon quarterfinalist, Ranked world No. 24 in singles in 1993 and world No. Ranked world No. 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. Margaret Court (ne Smith; born 16 July 1942), also known as Margaret Smith Court, is a retired Australian tennis player and former world No. 26 in singles in 2014 and world No. 1 for a total of 262 weeks from 1975 through 1982 and in 1985 , Ranked world No. If you play tennis or just love the sport then use this list of the top1990stennis players to find some athletes you haven't heard of before. His career highlights include consecutive US Open titles in 1997 and 1998, consecutive runner-up appearances at Wimbledon in 2000 and 2001, winning the 1999 Australian Open men's doubles tournament alongside the Swede Jonas Bjrkman, and winning two singles and two doubles ATP Masters titles. US Open: Finalist 2000. 14 in singles in 2003 and world No. 3 in singles in 1989 and world No. In 1998, Graf founded her own foundation, Children of Tomorrow, dedicated to raising awareness for the needs of children. 16 in doubles in 1986, 1927 French, 1929 Wimbledon quarterfinalist, Ranked world No. 5 in doubles in 1988 1987 Australian Open mixed doubles champion 1988/1990 Wimbledon mixed doubles champion, Ranked world No. 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. 6 at the end of the year in 1956 Doubles: Ranked world No. 6 in doubles in 2001 2000 Wimbledon mixed doubles champion, Ranked world No. This list answers the questions, "Who are the greatest Australian tennis players?" 3 in singles in 2006 and world No. 9 in doubles in 2008 Doubles: Ranked world No. 1910 - For the second consecutive year, Hazel Hotchkiss won the singles, doubles and mixed doubles titles at the U.S. In 2019, she received the Philippe Chatrier Award winner the International Tennis Federation's highest honor. Her peak years were . 128 women have won at least one of the 453 majors staged. He also was the No. 1990. 16 in singles in 2009 and world No. 15 in singles and world No. He won 34 singles titles in his career. At the age of thirteen she won the Pacific Southwest Championship. 70 in doubles in 2009, Ranked world No. This list is made up of a variety of players, including Martina Navratilovaand Chris Evert. She won 25 major titles throughout her career across singles, women's doubles, and mixed doubles matches. Best Australian Tennis Players | List of Famous Tennis Players from 1 in doubles in 2005 Doubles: 1963 French Championships quarterfinalist. Monica Seles became the youngest ever to win the French Open at 16 in 1990. 30 in doubles in 2016. 9 in doubles in 1996 1996 Australian Open semifinalist 1995/2000/2003 French Open quarterfinalist 1996 Australian Open women's doubles champion, Ranked world No. 8 at the end of the year in 1956, Ranked world No. 1 at the end of the year in 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1993, 1994, 1995, and 1996 , Ranked world No. 11 in doubles in 1988 1978/1980 Australian Open women's doubles champion, Ranked world No. 2 at the end of the year in 1959 Singles: Ranked world No. 6 at the end of the year in 1947 1947/1949 French Championships mixed-doubles champion 1949 Wimbledon mixed-doubles champion, Ranked world No. Players in bold are still active. 5 in singles and world No. 37 in doubles in 1989, Ranked world No. 35 in doubles in 2009. Australian Tennis Hall of Fame | Players and Rankings | News and Events 7 in doubles in 1995, Ranked world No. 3 in doubles in 2008 2008 French Open women's doubles champion, Ranked world No. He is also a commentator on FOX Sports Australia's "The Daily Serve." John David Newcombe, AO, OBE (born 23 May 1944) is a former tennis player from Australia who is one of the few men to have attained a world No. 12 and world No. Visit Our Patreon Page to Create Your Own All-Time Fantasy Teams and See Other Bonus Material . Players from this era highlighted here include Rod Laver, Margaret Court, Evonne Goolagong Cawley, John Newcombe and Ken Rosewall. He has coached Kei Nishikori since 2014. 7 in singles in 1986 and world No. 47 woman tennis player in the world, Ajla is the second-highest-ranked female Australian tennis star, behind world #2 Ashleigh Barty. Ranked world No. 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. She was a commentator on the BBC for two years. 19 in doubles in 1998 1998 Australian Open women's doubles champion 1999 Wimbledon semifinalist 2017 Australian Open semifinalist, 1980 French Open quarterfinalist 1980/1983 US Open quarterfinalist, Ranked world No. 1 in singles for a total of 17 weeks in 2001 & 2002 Singles: Ranked world No. 91 in doubles in 2007, Ranked world No. 9 in singles in 1988 and world No. 2 at year-end in 1967 and 1969 , Ranked world No. 1. Australian Open: The All-Time Top 10 Women's Champions 128 women have won at least one of the 453 majors staged. She created the Mary Pierce Indian Ocean Series in 2015 to give young girls a path to pro. 136 in singles in 2005 and world No. 20 in singles in 2018 and world No. 43 in doubles in 2006 Singles: 2008 US Open finalist 2007/2008/2010 French Open semifinalist 2008 Australian Open semifinalist Mixed doubles: 2007 Wimbledon champion, Ranked world No. Established in 1993, the Australian Tennis Hall of Fame is one of the highest honours Australian tennis players can receive. 19 in singles in 1994 and world No. 13 in doubles in 1993, Ranked world No. But starting 1987, January was fixed as the window for the event. Her 31 major women's titles are an all-time record. Gabriela Sabatini was a prominent woman in the sport in the late 1880s and early 1990s. 9 in singles in 2011 and world No. 23 in singles in 1988 and world No. 8 at the end of the year in 1955 1955 Wimbledon quarterfinalist, Ranked world No. 9 in singles in 1998 and world No. She returned in 2000, playing mostly doubles before retiring in 2006. The list includes many familiar and great female tennis players such as Serena Williams, Sania Mirza, Mirka Federer, Anna Kournikova, Maria Sharapova.The women tennis players featured in this list are from United States, United Kingdom, Canada & Australia and many more countries. She won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, the most in the Open Era and the second-most ever. 18 in singles in 1996 and world No. 24 in doubles in 1999, Ranked world No. 31 in singles in 1999 and world No. 1 at the end of the year in 1957 and 1958 , Ranked world No. 10 at the end of the year 1954 1954 French Championships runner-up, 1959 Wimbledon quarterfinalist 1956 French Championships quarterfinalist, 1956 French Championships quarterfinalist, Ranked world No. 15 in doubles in 2004, Ranked world No. 3 in singles in 1997 and world No. 1 women's tennis player spot. This included his all-time men's record of 10 or more titles per year for seven consecutive years (196470). 82 in doubles in 2001, Ranked world No. 4 in 1985 1985 US Open women's doubles champion 1987 Wimbledon women's doubles champion 1988 Olympic bronze medalist in women's doubles, Ranked career high world No.4 in singles in 2016 2016 Australian open Semifinalist, Ranked world No. 1 at the end of the year in 1927, 1928, 1929, 1930, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1935, and 1938 , Ranked world No. The Best Women's Tennis Players of the 1980s - Ranker She also won 19 women's doubles and 21 mixed doubles titles, giving her a record 64 major titles overall. 4 in doubles in 2012 Doubles: 2011 French Open champion 2013 US Open champion, Ranked world No. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. 20 in singles in 1986 and world No. One of Australia's most accomplished tennis players, John Newcombe, a.k.a., Newk, enjoyed massive success during the 60s and 70s. 7 in singles and world No. 63 in doubles in 2015, Ranked world No. 2 at the end of the year in 2007 , Ranked world No. 11 in doubles in 2015 Singles: 2008/2014 French Open quarterfinalist 2009/2016/2018 Australian Open quarterfinalist 2013 US Open quarterfinalist, Ranked world No. 1 at year-end in 1978, 1979, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, and 1986 , Ranked 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. She is also an activist and a Tennis Channel analyst. 6 at the end of the year in 1946 , Ranked world No. 6 at the end of the year in 1923, 1924, and 1925 1918 U.S. Championships runner-up 1918/1919/1920/1926 U.S. Championships women's doubles champion, Ranked world No. 1 in doubles in 2017, Ranked world No. 1 at the end of the year from 1962 through 1965 and in 1969, 1970, and 1973 One of three players to have won every possible title (singles, doubles, mixed doubles) at all four Grand Slam events. 23 in singles in 2013 and world No. 18 in singles in 1984 and world No. 13 in doubles in 2009. He was inducted into the ITF Hall of Fame in 2019. 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. 9 in singles in 2004 and world No. 13 in doubles in 2004, Ranked world No. 83 in doubles in 1989, Ranked world No. A. Wallis Myers) before 1975 Reached the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam tournament 5 in doubles in 2007 2007 French Open women's doubles champion, Ranked world No. At the majors he won seven singles titles and a former record 17 men's doubles titles. 9 at year-end in 1959 1959 Wimbledon semifinalist, Ranked world No. Times Internet Limited. 13 in singles in 1995 and world No. The generation of tennis players that took the . 1 in singles by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) for 319 weeks, including a record-tying 186 consecutive weeks, and five times finished as the year-end No. 'We have finally got there': Tasmania reaches end of long road to AFL 23 in singles and world No. 4 in 1985 1990/1992 Australian Open women's doubles champion 1990 French Open women's doubles champion 1987/1989/1990/1996 Wimbledon women's doubles champion 1985/1993 US Open women's doubles champion 1991 French Open mixed-doubles champion 1994/1996/1997 Wimbledon mixed-doubles champion 1993 US Open mixed-doubles champion, Ranked world No. 1 in doubles in 2011 Singles: Ranked world No. 20 in singles in 2017 and world No. 40 in singles in 2008 and world No. 5 in singles and world No. This list may not reflect recent changes. She lives in South Florida with her wife and two children. 28 in doubles in 1987, Ranked world No. She's dating Nick Kyrgios, currently No. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Navratilova retired from full-time singles competition in 1994 and was inducted into the ITF Hall of Fame in 2019. 22 Singles: 1976 Australian Open finalist 1976 French Open finalist Doubles: 1978 Australian Open champion Mixed doubles: 1978 French Open champion. The Best Women's Tennis Players of the 1990s. 2 in doubles at the end of the year in 1997 Ranked world No. 123 in 2009 Doubles: ranked world No. She died of cancer in November 2017. 12 in doubles in 1986 1981/1983 French Open women's doubles champion, 1963 Wimbledon quarterfinalist 1962 French Championships quarterfinalist, Ranked world No. She won 24 of those titles (11 in the Open era), a record that still stands. 23 in doubles in 2002 Singles: Ranked world No. 12 in 1982 1981 Australian Open women's doubles champion 1980/1982 French Open women's doubles champion 1980 Wimbledon women's doubles champion 1981 US Open women's doubles champion 1980/1984 French Open mixed-doubles champion 1982 Wimbledon mixed-doubles champion 1981/1982 US Open mixed-doubles champion, 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. 13 in singles in 1988 and world No. 4 in singles in 2018 and world No. Ranked world No. 1 at the end of the year in 2002, 2009, 2013, 2014 and 2015, and ranked world No. 8 in singles in 2004 and world No. 11 in doubles in 2008 Doubles: Ranked world No. Its probably only the only thing that can get us to change the channel halfway through. Ash Barty (2019) by Tennis AustraliaTennis Australia. 16 in doubles in 1997 Doubles: 2000 Olympic silver medalist Mixed doubles: 1974 Wimbledon quarterfinalist 1977 French Open quarterfinalist, Ranked world No. 3 in doubles in 2015 2013 French Open women's doubles champion 2014 US Open women's doubles champion 2012 US Open mixed doubles champion 2016 Olympics women's doubles gold medalist, Ranked world No. 21 in doubles in 1994, Ranked world No. Steffi s. graf. 20 in singles in 2002 and world No. 7 in singles in 2012 and world No. 19 in singles in 1997 and world No. 29 in singles in 1996 and world No. 1 in doubles in 2012 Year-end world No. Ranked world No. 3 at the end of the year in 1982 and 1983 1981 French Open mixed doubles champion, Ranked world No. Seles played her last professional match at the 2003 French Open and officially retired in 2008. #8 of 12. 4 at the end of the year in 1929 , Ranked world No. The Shortest Women's Tennis Players Of All Time, Ranked #58 of 100 The Most Beautiful Women Of The '70s #183 of 622 Every Person Who Has Hosted 'Saturday Night Live' 4 Gabriela Sabatini Argentina 127 votes Age: 52 Birthplace: Buenos Aires, Argentina Year Turned Pro: 1985-01 Wimbledon: Finalist 1991 US Open: Winner 1990 5 Hana Mandlkov Australia In 1993 she was stabbed in an on-court attack and took over two years away from tennis. 19 in doubles in 2004 Gold medalist in women's doubles at the 2004 Olympics, Ranked world No. So when it comes to the best female tennis players of all time, you can bet your butt that theres going to be a couple of Aussie icons on that list. 10 in singles in 1996 and world No. 31 in singles in 2010 and world No. Since retiring in 2000, Courier has been a broadcaster for the Tennis Channel, USA Network, NBC Sports, and many others. 5 in singles in 1989 and world No. 4 at the end of the year in 1923 1919/1922/1923 Wimbledon semifinalist 1921 Wimbledon women's doubles runner-up 1920 Olympic silver medalist in women's doubles, Ranked world No. Featuring Grand Slam champions, Wimbledon winners, Doubles players, and more, this list has it all. 3 in doubles in 2006 2006 Australian Open women's doubles champion 2006 Wimbledon women's doubles champion, Ranked world No. Sampras also has 14 Grand Slam titles and is regarded as of the greatest players in history. An on-court knee injury sidelined Pierce in 2006, and she was unable to return to the tour. Female tennis players who have won at least one of the four Grand Slam titles in singles. Chang was known for his speed since he was shorter than most opponents. 3 in 1985 1984 US Open mixed doubles champion, Ranked world No. 6 in singles in 1990 and world No. He also contributed to five Davis Cup titles for Australia during an age when Davis Cup was deemed as significant as the majors. 26 in doubles in 1991, Ranked world No. She retired after the 2017 WTA Finals while ranked world No. #rolandgarros #paris #clay #yay #round2, Ash Barty claims world No. 1 in doubles in 1998 Singles: Ranked world No. He won 22 singles titles in his career. 16 in doubles in 2007 Doubles: 2004 Olympics gold medalist Mixed doubles: 2008 Australian Open champion, Ranked world No. 2 at year-end in 1939 1935 French Championships women's doubles champion 1935/1936 Wimbledon women's doubles champion, Ranked world No. O n a grey day in Hobart in 1990, . 1 as per the Women's Tennis Association. Sign up for a weekly brief collating many news items into one untangled thought delivered straight to your mailbox. 40 in doubles in 2016 Mixed doubles: 2016 US Open champion, Ranked world No. RELATED: 2018 Women's Health Women In Sport Awards Winners.
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