Yet Robust and a Champion.. HINGIS surely deserves applause. Alexandra knows her tennis. Jimmy Connors Connors' career spanned an incredible 24 years and saw him win 147 career titles including 8 Grand Slam titles. Zero sportsmanship = Zero respect for Hingis. - No. At 28 years of age she still has time to leave her mark on the game. Nevertheless, King owned Wimbledon from 1966 to 1975, when she won the title six times. Its all about getting the job done consistently, not who has the best game to watch. Navratilova and Evert were past their peak and the Williams sisters were only starting. Seles of course was because she was on target to be the greatest female player of all time before she was stabbed, having won 8 Grand Slam singles titles at the age of 19 and then another Grand Slam singles title after her amazing comeback. Thrust into the national consciousness at the 1932 Olympic Games, Didrikson took. Grand Slam titles are what the best players in the world strive for. 5 Grand Slam Singles Titles: 3 Australian Open, 1 Wimbledon, 1 US Open, Born in Griffith, New South Wales, Australia, Resides: Noosa Heads, Queensland, Australia, 7 Grand Slam Singles Titles: 4 Australian, 1 French, 2 Wimbledon, 7 Grand Slam Singles Titles: 1 Australian, 4 French, 2 US Open, 7 Grand Slam Singles Titles: 5 Wimbledon, 2 US Open, 12 Grand Slam Singles Titles: 1 Australian, 1 French, 6 Wimbledon, 4 US Open, Born in Novi Sad, SR Serbia, SFR Yugoslavia, 9 Grand Slam Singles Titles: 4 Australian, 3 French, 2 US Open, 18 Grand Slam Singles Titles: 2 Australian, 7 French, 3 Wimbledon, 6 US Open, Born in Albury, New South Wales, Australia, Career prize money approximately: $500,000, 24 Grand Slam Singles Titles: 11 Australian, 5 French, 3 Wimbledon, 5 US Open, 18 Grand Slam Singles Titles: 3 Australian, 2 French, 9 Wimbledon, 4 US Open, Born in Mannheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, West Germany, 22 Grand Slam Singles Titles: 4 Australian, 6 French, 7 Wimbledon, 5 US Open, 23 Grand Slam Singles Titles: 7 Australian, 3 French, 7 Wimbledon, 6 US Open. In the late 1930's, the professional men's tour started to gain. History has proven that, not your mere words. 1988 GOLDEN SLAM! She holds the Open Era record for career titles with 167 and has 59 total Grand Slam titles, which includes singles, doubles, and mixed doubles. Is power the criteria for being GOAT? But, because that's a big "if", and Martina did slaughter it, for many years, so Martina must be my choice. Almost like stepping up against Tyson. There is a big difference between having a great game to watch and being an all time great player. Hingis did not. Maria Sharapova should be in the top 10 list, as she is one if only 10 female tennis players of all time to have won every Grand Slam title on every surface. She has won every Grand Slam singles title on every surface, whereas Hingis has not. She has canceled a few tournaments recently because she has not felt that she is fully ready to compete at the highest level. Wheres your logic Shiksha? This young lady has the potential to be one of the all the time great female tennis players in 10 years time, if she stays relatively free of major injuries and keeps up her motivation. From 1960 to 1969, tennishad some of the greatestwomen's tennis players of all time. What you have previously read is so trivial in comparison to what I read on the corresponding greatest male tennis players of all time, where one reader ridiculously claimed that Nadal and Djokovic were cheating and that reader gave no credit whatsoever to Nadal and Djokovic winning their Grand Slam singles titles in a much shorter timeframe than Federer and in a much tougher era than when Federer started, so I know what its like to have other readers treating your favourite players unfairly. We can point fingers as much we like. So the person who actually wins the most isn't the best here? Wesley makes a great point. Monica Seles was a better player than Steffi Graf. Trailblazing athlete Althea Gibson became the first great African American player in women's tennis. And above all Hingis was a great doubles player as well and we here in India have massive respect for Hingis as she always paved way for her partners be it Sania, Paes. She would have ended up with the most Grand Slam singles titles, had she not been stabbed. . Able to win on all surfaces, Graff was a model of consistency throughout her 17-year career. As one of the top-ranking female professional tennis players, Williams' record includes seven Grand Slam titles, five Wimbledon titles, and WTA tour victories. Venus Williams is arguably one of the best female tennis players of all time. Her record alone in Grand Slam singles, Grand Slam doubles and Grand Slam mixed doubles makes her the greatest female tennis player of all time. There are many experts out there who feel that Margaret Court is the best player of all time. People will always have their favourites for whatever reason they choose and make a case for them, statistical or otherwise. Other Links > Tennis > Top Ranked Tennis Players by Decade . We believe several players were hard done by and will continue to defend them, while we maintain strong views about the issue. I could not care less who your favourite players are. I dont care how good Hingis game was to watch or Federer. We are all entitled to our own opinion. Isn't it strange that All 5 recent comments are time compressed and stating same thing in same words Shiksha you don't know tennis We or I should say 'I' know tennis better. Because it seems to me the same person has written all comments or persuaded his pals to write Lolx anyways who soever you are man go get a life As you said everyone is ENTITLED for his/her opinion so did I. I agree with authors list. Champions Corner: Aryna Sabalenka finally breaks through The Australian Open champion discusses the humility and hard work it took to put her in a position to win her maiden major title. Dont forget Lucky Joe that Maria Sharapova had to face Serena Williams at Serena Williams peak for her entire career. Featuring Grand Slam champions, Wimbledon winners, Doubles players, and more, this list has it all. Chris Evert-Lloyd (tied) Evert was born in the United States in the 1950s and dominated tennis in the 70s and early 80s. It has nothing to do with favourites, otherwise I would mention the likes of Wozniacki, Radwanska, etc, who have won 1 and no Grand Slam titles respectively. "Tennis whites" gradually became a rule, with Wimbledon mandating all-white uniforms for its players in 1890. Seles was on target to be the greatest Grand Slam singles of all time and should be higher than Number 6. Answer: For me, it has been either Serena Williams or Steffi Graf for quite awhile now, with an edge to Serena. Pierre dear you are right. She fulfilled her dreams by winning her home tournament, the French Open. . Another pioneering Black female athlete, tennis player Ora Washington, won her first American Tennis Association singles title in 1929. We will never unfortunately really know how the great Monica Seles would have become, but if her form from 1990 to 1993 in which she won 8 Grand Slam singles titles by the age of 19, she could have easily ended up as close to if not the greatest female Grand Slam singles player of all time. It was a learning experience for Hingis and quite unnecessary, as she was leading 6-4, 2-0 against Graf. Asad, Maria Sharapova was a better singles player than Martina Hingis because Maria Sharapova won every Grand Slam singles title at least once. Hingis was a delight while manoeuvring in court. Although he raised Margaret Court from Number 6 to Number 4, Margaret Court should be Number 1 for her record in Grand Slam singles, Grand Slam doubles and Grand Slam doubles. Visit Our Patreon Page to Create Your Own All-Time Fantasy Teams and See Other Bonus Material . Therefore, while Martina Hingis game may have been more interesting to watch than Maria Sharapova, the REALITY is both players ended up with 5 Grand Slam singles titles each. Yeah, Hingis can do no wrong in your eyes but believe me, Hingis is no angel. Venus is regarded as one of the greatest female tennis players, as she and her sister paved the way for modern-day female tennis. Service score: 85% Forehand score: 85% Backhand score: 90% Volley score: 90% Movement score: 85% Stamina score: 80% Hingis fans, you forgot to mention that in the 1999 French Open Final, the crowd turned on Hingis for her bad sportsmanship and supported Graf to win that match, which Graf did. I remember seeing JUSTINE HENIN , dominate Serena when Serena was playing her best tennis. I dont care which country Hingis is from. Previous Decade > Next Decade . 1. Stop mentioning your favourites. Chris Evert was one of the most dominant players of her generation and a true pioneer for women's tennis. Between 1966 to 1975, Billie Jean King. Oh i just heard Hingis was No 1 for 209 weeks and Sharapova whatttttttt 17. Hingis almost made 1999 French open but fate had something else enstore for her. Another reason why Margaret Court is a greater tennis player than Serena Williams is that all of Margaret Courts 24 Grand Slam singles titles were won over a 13 year period from 1960 to 1973, whereas all of Serena Williams 23 Grand Slam took 5 years longer to achieve than Margaret Court, from 1999 to 2017, an 18 year period. Massive fan of Margaret Court on August 24, 2020: Hey Shishka, Margaret Court is the greatest female tennis player of all time! Photo: Christopher Pike, Robert Prange (modified by author) Source: Getty Images. This list is made up of a variety of players, including Margaret Courtand Billie Jean King. She doesnt deserve it. These are 10 tennis players who are said to be rude and 10 who are sweethearts. So please calm down. An astonishing 24 Grand Slams and a long and injury-free career was the result. You can only go by who wins the greatest number of singles titles. Alternative facts apparently being used as the criteria. Tip # 4. The result of all games of 2022 WTT Contender Muscat Women's Singles. Another totally inaccurate and totally unacceptable statement from you! Credit where credits due to Monica Seles. She currently plays as a Turkish and has managed to secure the tenth position in the current world's best female ping pong rankings. 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. Nadal has only won 1 less Grand Slam title in 5 years less. We think you have the problem and we have the common sense, not you. You cannot be serious! The tennis history book records do not lie. Someone like Ash Barty of today, has a better sliced backhand than Steffi Graf. The guy who ridiculously accused Nadal of cheating in the corresponding article for the greatest male tennis players of all time, claimed he used to go for Nadal. So before saying bad about any player please learn they are favorite to someone for sure. Also, I used to go for Federer, and was happy that he broke Sampras Grand Slam singles record. Arivinder, you must agree that if we are just comparing the Grand Slam singles career only of Maria Sharapova and Martina Hingis, Maria Sharapova must come out on top for winning 5 Grand Slam singles on all surfaces compared to Martina Hingis, whose 5 Grand Slam singles titles did not include the French Open on clay. She will be remembered as one of the greatest doubles players ever, having won 31 Grand Slam Doubles titles and 10 Grand Slam Mixed Doubles titles. By the way Shishka, since you come across as having strong views, what do you think should be the criteria for determining the greatest female tennis players of all time? Its only to say that Maria Sharapova has had a better overall Grand Slam singles career than Martina Hingis. Changes in fitness regimes, nutrition, and racket technology over the years have only served to complicate an already difficult task. Its what theyre remembered for long after theyve retired. I really loved watching them special thing about Seles was at end of match she was always cheerful. A failed drug test led to her temporary suspension. No awards or trophies are given out for the greatest male or female tennis players as you cannot compare different eras. . She won the Women's Tennis Association Tour Championships and Australian Open in doubles. Seles was consistently beating Graf in Grand Slam singles finals before Seles was stabbed. Kudos. Sourya, we are not disputing what you are saying, but you still must acknowledge that Maria Sharapovas Grand Slam singles record overall is better than Hingis. Dont forget Lucky Joe that Maria Sharapova still managed to beat Serena Williams in the Wimbledon Final as a 17 year old when Serena Williams was at her peak. She had her own style her own charizma. If you go by their Grand Slam singles results, Maria Sharapova won every Grand Slam singles title whereas Hingis did not win the French Open. If you're searching for a particular popular women's tennis player from the 1960s then you can use the "search" box to find who you're looking for. Maria Sharapova did just that and must recognised accordingly. So youre telling me that you always have to agree with every article you read. While a case can certainly be made to include Bueno in the top 10 all-time, I think that she falls into the top 10 to 15 all-time ranking. To her credit, she did go on to win the 1996 Australian Open, her only post-attack Grand Slam victory. You cannot compare different eras. She bounced back with modeling and launched her confectionary brand Sugarpova. Good job. So please stop beating about the bush of Grand slams.. And what author / admin has taken into consideration to make this list must be appreciated rather than pointing fingers. I know Seles did not win Wimbledon but she could have, if not for the stabbing. Top; Racket; Rubber; Top Players; Tournament; News; World ranking; My page; TOP / Matches result . Still, he found time to compete in tennis, playing in the U.S. Open five times between 1953 and '60. She is one of two women from South America to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame along with Gabriela Sabatini. She still has the best record with 24 Grand Slams and 194 titles. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and everyone is free to agree or disagree with anyone elses opinion, including the author. Question: Why is Simona Halep not on the list? One of the greatest female tennis players of all time, Steffi Graf, is a legend of the sport. Technology has improved nowadays but the French Open has remained the same, with the checking of the mark. That is the record Serena is currently in pursuit of. Disagree entirely with you Shikska. There is no doubt that Monica Seles was the most dominant player from 1990 to 1992. Yes your opinion as to your favorites is regarded. As my Favorites are Chris Evert, Steffi Graff and Martina Hingis. Other Links > Women's Tennis > Top Ranked Female Tennis Players by Decade . Hingis was not going to attend the after match presentation of the French Open in 1999, because she was so upset with the umpire. Track your favorite tennis player and get highlights, scores, interviews, and more. Search. Although I disagreed with Seles being ranked as low as she was at number 6, at least the author used a subjective opinion by putting Seles above Billie Jean King, who won more Grand Slam singles titles than Seles, due to the horrific incident Seles had to ensure, and Seles would have definitely passed Billie Jean King on Grand Slam singles titles, otherwise. Was there ever a player more graceful on the court than Chris Evert? Martina Navratilova is GOAT. Class apart.. Then come Graff, Evert, Serena and Hingis on the list. That is the true measure of greatness. Together, they have won 14 Grand Slam Doubles titles. Shop Newsletters WTA Apps English. Oh heard again Hingis was No1 simultaneously both in singles and doubles. Ohh Hingis Head to Head against Williams is almost equal and williams devoured Sharapova dont know how manyyyyy times. Any count? Hingis would lose her shit when she came up against a power hitter in grand slam finals . I believe facing Monica was like having to step in the batters box against Nolan Ryan or putting with Tiger Woods 10 feet away from you. Shishka, just because someone has bothered to do research does not mean they are right with their rankings. May long the greatest be the greatest number of Grand Slam singles titles. However, the fact that Maria Sharapova won Grand Slam singles titles on all surfaces, 2 French Opens, 1 US Open, 1 Australian Open and 1 Wimbledon, compared to Hingis, 3 Australian Opens, 1 US Open and 1 Wimbledon, without any French Open titles, means that Maria Sharapova has a greater overall Grand Slam singles record than Martina Hingis and should therefore be regarded as a greater female tennis player of all time than Martina Hingis. 5. Hingis won 5 Grand Slam singles titles but never won a French Open. You might think you are being funny, but I also thrive on your lack of tennis intelligence! ATP & WTA tennis players at Tennis Explorer offers profiles of the best tennis players and a database of men's and women's tennis players. Question: Hasn't Serena faced tougher competition than most other women's tennis players? 1 and she held that ranking for a total of 260 weeks. A brief comeback in 2010 was short lived, and she retired for good in early 2011. From the late 1980s to the mid-1990s, there was no one better than Graf, and when she retired in 1999, she was still ranked number three in the world. So stop beating about the bush and all those who did not even watch Margaret play are simply denying her greatness As saying goes "out of sight out of mind". Serena still playing so it's easy to get impressed but that doesn't make her Greatest of all. An impressive doubles tennis player, Sania Mirza has six Grand Slam titles under her belt. 10. To quote the disrespectful Shihska, go somewhere else if you want to keep mentioning your favourites! Her career is more highlighted for her looks, as she has been handed the title of best-looking female tennis player of all time. Getty Images Sport Focus On Sport. Also, the quality of opposition Graf was left with after Seles stabbing and the quality of opponent that Seles was beating in Grand Slam singles finals in Graf, before that shocking incident. So please learn to give credit where it is due. Joey does not. Absolutely zero respect for Hingis. Why she left early? Tennis is a game or TUG of war? Let the games begin Shiksha, and the winner is Tennis Historian. Number of review. I don't know much about tennis but during my childhood i used to watch on tele matches between these two. If you're searching for a particular popular women's tennis player from the 1970s then you can use the "search" box to find who you're looking for. Navratilova was world No. And a word to the wise: we are being very broad with the term "flash.". Evert was the year-ending number one player in the world for seven years and had a career winning percentage in singles matches of over 90 percent. These are some of the most talented 1960s tennis players to ever live, so if you're a fan of tennisand are aspiring to play tennis professionally then these people should be your idols. Undoubtedly the best player in the 1960s to early 1970s, Court was the first woman to incorporate weights and fitness training into her routine. The Top Ranked Tennis Players of the 1960s Top Female Tennis Players - The Ultimate Ranking 12. This list answers the questions, "Who are the greatest 1960s tennis players?" After Margaret Court, who is the greatest female tennis player of all time with 64 Grand Slam titles (24 in singles, 19 in doubles and 21 in mixed doubles), the second greatest female tennis player of all time is Martina Navratilova, who has 59 Grand Slam titles (18 in singles, 31 in doubles, and 10 in mixed doubles). We are talking about the best overall Grand Slam singles record on all surfaces for the greatest players of all time, not who was better to watch. Completely biased author who bowed to pressure to put Hingis equal with Evonne. Give Maria Sharapova credit where credits due. She reached the semifinals or better in 52 of the 56 Grand Slams she . In 2003, she achieved the number one ranking in the world, having won both the French Open and the US Open. If you play tennis or just love the sport then use this list of the top1960stennis players to find some athletes you haven't heard of before. Beginning in doubles, the Crimson got off to a hot start. Answer: Serena Williams turned professional in October of 1995 at the age of 14.