Celebrating the legendary women champions of the grass court
Wimbledon’s women champions, from historic legends to modern stars, define excellence on the sport’s most iconic grass courts.
The pristine lawns of the All England Club have hosted the world’s greatest tennis talent since the first ladies’ singles event in 1884. Every year, players arrive on Church Road with the dream of joining the elite list of Wimbledon women’s champions. This tournament is one of the oldest in the world and remains the ultimate prize on the grass-court swing.
Modern Stars and Clinical Triumphs
In recent years, Elena Rybakina has been a standout on grass. Known for her calm demeanour and powerful game, Rybakina captured her first Wimbledon women’s singles title in 2022, becoming the first player representing Kazakhstan to lift the Venus Rosewater Dish.
She has continued to be a major force in the women’s game, adding a second Grand Slam title at the 2026 Australian Open, where she defeated Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling three-set final.
Aryna Sabalenka, known for her immense strength and aggressive baseline play, has been a dominant force at other majors – especially on hard courts – and has reached deep into the grass-court season several times. She remains eager to add Wimbledon to her list of titles, reflecting the grit required to succeed on grass.
Legends of the Open Era
Some names have become synonymous with success on the lawns of Wimbledon.
- Martina Navratilova holds the record for the most women’s singles titles at Wimbledon, winning the championship nine times – a benchmark that still stands.
- Billie Jean King lifted the trophy six times.
- Venus Williams won five titles.
- Serena Williams captured the Wimbledon crown seven times in the Open Era.
- Chris Evert, while more often associated with clay and hard courts, also made her mark with multiple deep runs.
These champions set standards of consistency and excellence that have inspired generations of players.
Recent Champions and Grass-Court Versatility
Winning Wimbledon demands immense mental and physical endurance. Recent winners include:
- Markéta Vondroušová in 2023.
- Barbora Krejčíková in 2024.
- Iga Świątek in 2025, who stunned the Centre Court crowd with a 6-0, 6-0 victory over Amanda Anisimova in her first Wimbledon final – the first double-bagel scoreline in a Wimbledon final in over a century.
Świątek’s win added grass to her list of major titles on other surfaces, showcasing her remarkable versatility across clay, hard courts, and grass.
A Global Tradition for Everyone
Wimbledon is more than just a sporting contest; it is a global tradition that brings people together from every corner of the world. Each champion’s journey – from past legends to modern stars – reflects not only personal triumph but also the evolving international spirit of tennis on the grass courts of the All England Club.