ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. 4 at the end of the year in 1962 , Ranked world No. Counted among the greatest players of all time, Hana Mandlkov was made an inductee of the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1994. 23 in doubles in 2002, Ranked world No. 16 in doubles in 2007 Doubles: 2004 Olympics gold medalist Mixed doubles: 2008 Australian Open champion, Ranked world No. To find out more about our use of cookies and how you can disable them, please see our Privacy Policy. Top Female American Tennis Players on the WTA Tour (Singles) Jessica Pegula is the current number 1 American female tennis player followed in second by Coco Gauff who reached the 2022 French Open final and in third by the 2022 Australian Open finalist Danielle Collins.. In fact, shes done it twice, making her the only person to have done so! 31 in doubles in 1995, Ranked world No. A. Wallis Myers) before 1975 Reached the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam tournament 15 in doubles in 2005 Singles: 2004 Australian Open semifinalist 1998/2008 French Open quarterfinalist 1998/2008 US Open quarterfinalist, Ranked 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. 64 in 1996 2000 Australian Open women's doubles champion 2001/2004 Wimbledon women's doubles champion 2001 US Open women's doubles champion 2000 Australian Open mixed-doubles champion 2001 US Open mixed-doubles champion, Ranked world No. . 1 in doubles in 2010 ITF World Champion in doubles, 2009 (with Serena Williams) , Ranked world No. Katie Volynets defeated third-seeded Anastasia Potapova 5-7, 6-2, 7-5 at the ATX Open to reach her first WTA quarterfinal. By far the most successful female player from India. 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. 17 in doubles in 1996, Ranked world No. 25. The 2023 Australian Open will be the first Grand Slam tournament to be held since Serena Williams walked away from tennis with a farewell at the U.S. Open shortly before her 41st birthday. 26 in doubles in 1991, Ranked world No. Even those only vaguely familiar with Aussie female tennis players wouldve heard of Samantha Stosur. Australian Tennis players have dominated the Australian Open ever since its establishment. 5 in doubles in 2015 2011 French Open mixed doubles champion . 20 in singles in 2017 and world No. 6 in doubles in 2005 Singles: 2005 Australian Open quarterfinalist 2004 Olympic bronze medalist Doubles: 2005 Australian Open champion 2007 French Open champion, Ranked world No. 3 in singles in 1995 and world No. 10 at year-end in 1928 , Ranked world No. 19 in singles in 1979 and world No. 9 at year-end in 1948 1947 French Championships quarterfinalist, Ranked 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. 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. 7 at the end of the year in 1968 1968 Wimbledon runner-up 1964/1967/1969/1970 Australian Championships/Open women's doubles champion 1966 Wimbledon women's doubles champion 1966 French Championships women's doubles champion 1970/1971 US Open women's doubles champion, Ranked world No. 8 Thanasi Kokkinakis 45 in doubles in 1992. 18 in singles in 2002 and world No. 4 at year-end in 1951 1951 Wimbledon quarterfinalist, Ranked world No. 20 in singles in 1989 and world No. 3 in doubles in 2008 1999/2006/2010 French Open mixed doubles champion 2003 US Open mixed doubles champion 2011 Australian Open mixed doubles champion, Ranked world No. Next week, he'll hold the record outright as . She accused her father of abuse in her memoir. 3 on this year's ranking of the highest-paid female athletes, with a total haul of $13.1 million. 19 in doubles in 1997 Doubles: 2000 Olympic silver medalist, Ranked world No. For nearly a year, professional tennis . 1 at the end of the year in 1946 . Shes won three singles titles and one doubles title on the ITF Womens Circuit so far, and recently won the ACT Clay Court International title this year. 21 in doubles in 2007, 1957 Wimbledon quarterfinalist 1958 French Championships quarterfinalist, 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. She began her professional career in 2008 playing for her home country of Croatia. Tennis; Home; Australian Open; Scores; Schedule; Rankings; Players; Grand Slam History; Tickets; Women's Tennis WTA Rankings 2023. 54 in doubles in 2004, Ranked world No. RESIDES: Canberra and Melbourne, Australia. Achievements: Singles No. A Melbourne law firm is preparing to . After deciding that she wanted to pursue tennis professionally, Gauff's parents made it happen. 20 in singles in 2002 and world No. 35 in doubles in 2009. 24 in doubles in 1999, Ranked world No. 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. 39 in the world and the second-highest-ranked male Australian player after Alex de Minaur. Ad "I still want more achievements," Djokovic told reporters in Dubai. Right IconThis ranking is based on an algorithm that combines various factors, including the votes of our users and search trends on the internet. GAME-STYLE: Attacking Baseliner. Sorry, we couldn't find any players that match your search. 10 in singles in 1989 and world No. 3 at year-end in 1937 1939 French Championships women's doubles champion, Ranked world No. Nicole Livingstone, AFL head of women's football. 18 in singles in 2000 and world No. Pro Tournaments; Pro Tournaments; Scores & Draws; Grand Slams; Davis Cup; Billie Jean King Cup; Olympics; December Showdown; Asia-Pacific Tennis League; Australian Open Play-off; AO Asia-Pacific Wildcard Play-off . 7 in 1984 1986 French Open women's doubles champion, Ranked world No. 1 in singles at the end of the year in 1998/2001/2004 & 2005 and world No. Many argued that the current system of measuring total weeks at no. She ranks well below global icon Serena. 8 in doubles in 2000 Singles: 1997 US Open quarterfinalist 1998 Australian Open quarterfinalist, 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. 38 in doubles in 1988, 1953 French Championships quarterfinalist, Ranked world No. . 5 in doubles in 1994 1995 US Open mixed doubles champion, Ranked world No. And of course, she reached the world No. 27 in singles and world No. 10 in singles in 2017 and world No. 11 (1992), 2 Grand Slam Mixed Doubles titles, 4 ITF Singles titles, 3 WTA Doubles titles, 9 WTA Doubles titles, 1 Summer Olympics Doubles bronze medal, Singles No. 16 in singles and world No. 29 in singles in 1990 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. 1 (1998), 10 Singles Grand Slam titles, 1 Doubles Grand Slam title, 1 Masters Doubles title, Paralympics Silver Medalist, Singles No. Katie Volynets has reached her first WTA semifinal by beating reigning NCAA singles champion Peyton Stearns 7-5, 6-3 in a matchup between a pair of 21-year-old Americans at the ATX Open in Austin, Texas. A TennisViz analysis for Tennis Data Innovations of Medvedev's back-to-back title run in Rotterdam and Doha shows how he has recaptured and even exceeded his 2021 form in two key areas: winning points from defensive positions (Steal Score) and forehand shot quality. She turned Pro in 1994 and has won 7 Grandslam singles, 5 Wimbledons, and 2 US Opens. 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. 35 in doubles in 2012 2009 Wimbledon quarterfinalist 2011 Wimbledon semifinalist 2012 Wimbledon quarterfinalist 2013 Wimbledon finalist 2014 Wimbledon quarterfinalist, Ranked world No. Moreover, she is considered one of the greatest female tennis players ever. 14 in singles in 1990 and world No. 2 at the end of the year in 1923, 1924, and 1926 , Ranked world No. 1 tennis player, is now coaching the star . Daria Gavrilova started her career playing for Mother Russia, winning the singles gold medal at the 2010 Summer Youth Olympic Games. 22 in singles in 2007 and world No. 4 in doubles in 2010 2010 Wimbledon women's doubles champion 2010 US Open women's doubles champion, Ranked world No. Ranked world No. Legendary Australian tennis player Evonne Goolagong Cawley was once world number 1 and the worlds first mother to earn a Wimbledon win in 66 years. 18 in doubles in 1994 1993 French Open mixed doubles champion, Ranked world No. 11 in singles in 2018 2018 US Open semifinalist, Ranked world No. 3 at year-end in 1960 1959 Australian Championships women's doubles champion 1959/1961/1962 French Championships women's doubles champion 1959 Australian Championships mixed doubles champion, Ranked world No. 40 in doubles in 2013, Ranked world No. Jarmila Wolfe is a Slovak-Australian retired tennis player who won 14 ITF Women's World Tennis Tour titles and two WTA Tour titles during her playing career. 16 in doubles in 1988, Ranked world No. 16 in doubles in 1997 Doubles: 2000 Olympic silver medalist Mixed doubles: 1974 Wimbledon quarterfinalist 1977 French Open quarterfinalist, Ranked world No. Born to an amateur tennis player in Russia, Anastasia Rodionova began playing tennis at age 7. 31 in doubles in 1992, Ranked world No. Australia hosts the first of the Grand Slam events (the four major tennis events in the world), the Australian Open. 91 in doubles in 2007, Ranked world No. As a result of her consistent performance, Barty has won three Grand Slam titles, two in singles and one in doubles. Hana Mandlkov is a retired tennis player best known for winning four Grand Slam singles titles. 1 women's tennis player spot. 9 in doubles in 2005 2006 US Open women's doubles champion 2012 Australian Open women's doubles champion 2004 US Open mixed-doubles champion 2006 Wimbledon mixed-doubles champion, Won a Grand Slam tournament or year-end championship, This page was last edited on 5 February 2023, at 22:01. Venus has emerged as a finalist in the Australian and French Opens. 1 in doubles in 1992 , Ranked world No. 4 at the end of the year in 1934 , Ranked world No. 4 in singles in 2017 Australian Open Runner-up 2014, Ranked world No. 16 in singles and world No. As the current No. 20 in singles in 2013 and world No. 10 in doubles in 2010, Ranked world No. Former tennis champion Jelena Dokic reveals weight gain struggle. 19 in singles in 2008 and world No. AP. One of Australia's most accomplished tennis players, John Newcombe, a.k.a., Newk, enjoyed massive success during the 60s and 70s. 94 in doubles in 1994, Ranked world No. 3 in doubles in 2014 2013 French Open women's doubles champion 2014 US Open women's doubles champion 2016 Australian Open mixed doubles champion 2016 Olympics women's doubles gold medalist, Ranked world No. The 39 . 3 in singles in 2006 and world No. The appointment of former Reserve Bank deputy governor Guy Debelle as an investment adviser to the $240bn Australian Retirement Trust is a sign of the times - signalling a greater potential role . 7 at year-end in 1975 1974 French Open women's doubles champion, 1952 French Championships quarterfinalist, Ranked world No. 1 at the end of the year in 1939 , 1958 Australian Championship semifinalist, Ranked world No. 30 in doubles in 2016. She went on to secure various titles, including the 2010 US Open Junior. 2 in singles in 2022 2020 Australian Open quarterfinalist 2021 WTA Finals runner-up, Ranked world No. 8 in singles and world No. 1 in doubles in 2007 2005/2007 Wimbledon women's doubles champion 2007 Australian Open women's doubles champion 2008 US Open women's doubles champion 2009 French Open mixed doubles champion 2010 US Open mixed doubles champion. 1 in doubles in 2005 Doubles: 1963 French Championships quarterfinalist. 15 in doubles in 1993, Ranked world No. 6 in doubles in 2001 2000 Wimbledon mixed doubles champion, Ranked world No. Shes also one of three people in history to win singles, doubles, and mixed doubles titles in each of the four Grand Slam events, the so-called Grand Slam Boxed Set. 1 in doubles in 2000 1999 Wimbledon women's doubles champion 2001 Australian Open mixed doubles champion, Ranked world No. RELATED: Ash Barty claims 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. 12 in singles in 1997 and world No. 39 (2019), 1 Girls Doubles title, 4 ITF Singles titles, 3 ITF Doubles titles. 19 in singles in 1997 and world No. 98 in doubles in 1995, Ranked world No. Margaret Court is considered not just one of the greatest female players of all time, but also among the greatest players of all time, full stop. Sunil Gavaskar: Australian selectors more deserving than team to face wrath of ex-players How can the Australian selectors pick three players who they knew would not be available for. 6 at year-end in 1970 1970 French Open runner-up 1976 French Open women's doubles runner-up, Ranked world No. 4 at the end of the year in 1947 and 1948 . 7 in singles and world No. 15 in doubles in 2001, Ranked world No. Olly (@Olly_Tennis_) February 27, 2023 The post prompted several fans to question whether Agassi, an Olympic gold medalist and former world No. BIRTH PLACE: Canberra, Australia. 3 in singles in 1985 1977 US Open runner-up 1979 French Open runner-up 1980 Australian Open runner-up 1978 Wimbledon women's doubles champion 1979 French Open women's doubles champion 1979/1982 US Open women's doubles champion 1979/1982 French Open mixed-doubles champion 1980 US Open mixed-doubles champion 1983/1984 Australian Open mixed-doubles champion, Ranked world No. 7 in doubles in 2006 2009 Wimbledon mixed doubles champion 2014 French Open mixed doubles champion, Singles: ranked world No. Sports Mole offers in-depth previews for Europe's top Tennis leagues and competitions, featuring team news, possible lineups and predicted 14 in singles in 1997 and 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. Click here to find out more info. 12 in singles and world No. 25 in singles in 1993 and world No. 4, in August 2002), (Retired Tennis player who won seven WTA Tour doubles titles, 23 ITF doubles titles, and one Grand Slam mixed-doubles title at the 2011 French Open), (Former Professional Tennis Player from Czechoslovakia Who Won Four Grand Slam Singles Titles), (Australian Wheelchair Tennis and Table Tennis Player). Ranked world No. 1 Tennis Player), (Second Australian Tennis Player to Be Ranked No. 1 as per the Women's Tennis Association. 20 in the world, Daria is the third-highest-ranking female Australian tennis player. Shriver's proposal immediately sparked controversy and backlash from fans and fellow tennis players alike. As the current No. 33 in doubles in 1992. 3 in doubles in 2016 2010 Wimbledon women's doubles champion 2010 US Open women's doubles champion, Ranked world No. 50 in doubles in 2006 Singles: Ranked world No. 3 in doubles in 1988 , Ranked world No. 19 in singles and world No. Ranked world No. Points are awarded based on how . 4 in doubles in 2005, 1921/1924 Wimbledon quarterfinalist 1924 Olympic bronze medalist in women's doubles 1931 Wimbledon women's doubles champion, Ranked world No. . 24 in doubles in 1994 1990 Australian Open quarterfinals, Ranked world No. 1 in doubles in 1999 1999/2002 Australian Open women's doubles champion, Ranked world No. 6 in singles in 1990 and world No. You may have heard this name recently, and for good reason: Ashleigh Barty is currently ranked number one in the world in singles right now, and she shows no signs of slowing down or losing her touch. 58 in singles and world No. 1 in singles at the end of 1991/1992/1995 and ranked 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 Open She also wonon a bronze medal in mixed doubles at theTokyo Olympicsin 2021. 24 and No. 21 in doubles in 1997 Singles: 1997 Australian Open quarterfinalist, Ranked world No. 9 in doubles in 1995, Ranked 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. 10 at year-end in 1980 1980 Wimbledon quarterfinalist, Ranked world No. 1 in singles in 2017 2016 US Open finalist, Ranked world No. 24 (1993), Doubles No. John McEnroe (February 16, 1959 - present) Former professional tennis player John McEnroe was well-known for his shot-making and volleying abilities, and his regular combative on-court conduct got him into controversy with referees and tennis officials . Ranked world No. 24 in doubles in 1995 , Ranked world No. 29 in singles in 1998 and world No. 4 in singles in 1990 and world No. 8 in doubles in 2008 2007 US Open women's doubles champion, Ranked world No. 16 in doubles in 1991 , Ranked world No. 1 in doubles in 1998 Singles: Ranked world No. Developed tennis academy into a profitable business through private lessons, clinics and camps.