The French Open, also known as Roland Garros, is one of the most prestigious tennis tournaments in the world, and every year, the best tennis players from around the globe gather in Paris to compete for the coveted title. While many players have made their mark on the tournament over the years, there are a select few who have achieved greatness by winning multiple French Open singles titles. The French Open 2023 will start from May 22. So, in this article, we will take a closer look at the women who have won the most French Open singles titles in history.

Also Read: Most French Open titles (Men)

1. Chris Evert | 7 titles

Chris Evert, known as the "Ice Maiden", is widely considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time. Evert won her first French Open title in 1974 and went on to win six more titles over the next 12 years. Her seven titles at Roland Garros is still the all-time record for most French Open singles titles won by a woman. Evert was known for her incredible consistency on clay courts. Her mental toughness made her a force to be reckoned with on any surface. Her ability to read her opponent's game and adjust her strategy accordingly was second to none.

2. Steffi Graf | 6 titles

Steffi Graf is another legendary tennis player who dominated the sport in the late 1980s and early 1990s. She won six French Open singles titles between 1987 and 1999. Graf was known for her powerful forehand and her excellent footwork on clay courts, which made her a tough opponent to beat. Her six titles at Roland Garros is the second most in history for a woman. Her ability to move around the court with ease and hit winners from seemingly impossible angles made her one of the most exciting players to watch.

3. Suzanne Lenglen | 6 Titles

Suzanne Lenglen is the second player ever to win the French Open on six occasions. All six of her triumphs came during the Amateur Era. The Fench tennis player won the tournament in 1920, 1921, 1922, 1923, 1925, and 1926. Suzanne had a ballet background which also showed in her graceful performances on the tennis court. She was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1978. Unfortunately, Lenglen died at the age of 39. 

4. Margaret Court | 5 titles

Margaret Court is an Australian tennis player who won five French Open singles titles between 1962 and 1973. Court was known for her powerful serve and her aggressive playing style, which made her a formidable opponent on any surface. In addition to her five French Open titles, Court also won 24 Grand Slam singles titles throughout her career, which is a record that still stands today. Her success on the court cemented her place as one of the greatest players of all time and her legacy continues to inspire tennis players around the world.

Also Read: Most aces in French Open History (Top 10)

5. Adine Masson | 5 titles

Adine Masson also has five French Open titles under her belt. In fact, all five of her wins came inside a period of seven years. She won the competition in 1897, 1898, 1899, 1902 and 1903. She won the first three French championships when it was also only limited to French players. The French tennis athlete also won the first-ever doubles championship in 1907. Moreover, she partnered up with Yvonne de Pfeffel to lift the title. Masson reached the final of the Women's Singles category in 1904 as well but Kate Gillou was too good for her. 

Spain's 22-year-old tennis star Carlos Alcaraz has dethroned Italy's Jannik Sinner as the new No.1 ATP-ranked male tennis player after defeating Sinner  6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 at the US Open 2025 final on Sunday. Alcaraz has won his 6th Grand Slam title, becoming the second youngest to achieve this feat in tennis history.

Both Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have been so dominating in the male tennis circuit that no other player other than them has won any Grand Slam title in the last two years. This brings us to the Carlos Alcaraz vs. Jannik Sinner career comparison, allowing you to assess which youngster has been more dominant in their careers so far.

There is nothing to deny that both Carlos and Jannik are the future of tennis and will go on to break multiple records in their career. With this article, we at Sportz Point will keep on tracking their journey.

Read Also: Most Grand Slam Titles in Men's Tennis

Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner: Who has more career titles?

We start with total career titles to evaluate who has been more successful in their careers so far.

Carlos, the 22-year-old, has won 23 titles in his singles career so far. In the meantime, Jannik, the 24-year-old Italian, has won 20 titles till now in his career.

Read Also: US Open Champion: Last 10 years List (Men)

Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner: Who has won more matches?

Among these two gun players, Jannik leads Carlos with 300 wins in his career, to Alcaraz's 270 wins so far.

Sinner has won 300 matches while losing 85 times. In the meantime, Carlos Alcaraz has won 270 times while facing defeats in 62 matches.

Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner: Who has won more prize money?

When it comes to earning prize money, Carlos Alcaraz has earned more than Jannik Sinner. Carlos, in his career so far, has earned $53,486,628, while Jannik Sinner has won $48,779,987 so far.

Read Also: Most Career Earnings in Tennis History (Updated 2025)

Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner: Who has won more Grand Slam titles?

Carlos Alcaraz again dominates Jannik Sinner in terms of winning Grand Slam titles. The Spaniard has won 6 Grand Slam titles so far. Mantime Jannik Sinner has won 4 Grand Slam titles till now. 

Carlos Alcaraz's Grand Slams: US Open (2022, 2025), Wimbledon (2023, 2024), French Open (2024, 2025)

Jannik Sinner's Grand Slams: Australian Open (2024, 2025), US Open (2024), Wimbledon (2025)

Alcaraz is yet to win the Australian Open, while Jannik Sinner is yet to win the French Open. However, both players will surely very soon complete the Career Golden Slam, winning all the Slams and the Olympic Gold medal.

Alcaraz has won the silver medal at the Paris Olympics, while Sinner is yet to win an Olympic medal.

Read Also: Players who won the Golden Slam in their career

Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner: Who has won more big titles?

Even in big titles, Carlos has an upper hand over Jannik Sinner.

Tille now Alcaraz has won 14 big titles (6 Grand Slams and 8 ATP 1000 titles). On the contrary, Sinner has only nine big titles (4 Grand Slams, 1 ATP Finals title, and 4 ATP 1000 titles).

Alcaraz has won 14 of the 53 big title tournaments he has played so far. On the other hand, Sinner has won 9 out of 61 big title tournaments he has played.

Alcaraz's 14 big titles:

• 2 US Open (Outdoor/Hard)
• ATP Masters 1000 Cincinnati (Outdoor/Hard)
• 2 Roland Garros (Outdoor/Clay)
• 1 ATP Masters 1000 Rome (Outdoor/Clay)
• 1 ATP Masters 1000 Monte-Carlo (Outdoor/Clay)
• 2 Wimbledon (Outdoor/Grass)
• 2 ATP Masters 1000 Indian Wells (Outdoor/Hard)
• 2 ATP Masters 1000 Madrid (Outdoor/Clay)
• ATP Masters 1000 Miami (Outdoor/Hard)

Sinner's nine big titles:

• 1 Wimbledon (Outdoor/Grass)
• 2 Australian Open (Outdoor/Hard)
• 1 Nitto ATP Finals (Indoor/Hard)
• 1 ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai (Outdoor/Hard)
• 1 US Open (Outdoor/Hard)
• 1 ATP Masters 1000 Cincinnati (Outdoor/Hard)
• 1 ATP Masters 1000 Miami (Outdoor/Hard)
• 1 ATP Masters 1000 Canada (Outdoor/Hard)

Read Also: Australian Open Winners list (Men)

Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner: Who has hit more aces?

Now, in terms of hitting aces, Jannik Sinner has a huge lead over Carlos Alcaraz.

Alcaraz, so far in his career, has hit 1401 aces, while Sinner has hit 2171 career till now.

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Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner: Head-to-head matches stats

The Spaniard has dominated the Italian in head-to-head matches so far since both turned pro in 2018.

In the 15 matches these two have played so far, Alcaraz has won 10 times while Sinner has won 5 times.

These two had first met each other in 2019 in Alicante in a round of 16 match where Alcaraz won 6-2, 3-6, 6-3. In their first-ever Grand Slam meet at Wimbledon 2022, Sinner had defeated Alcaraz in the round of 16 fixture by 6-1, 6-4, 6-7(8), 6-3. But Alcaraz came back strong in the 2022 US Open quarter-finals, where he defeated Sinner 6-3, 6-7(7), 6-7(0), 7-5, 6-3 and eventually went on to lift the title.

One of their greatest match was played at the French Open 2025 final, where Alcaraz saved three championship points to win the five-set thriller by 4-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(2). This was their first-ever Grand Slam final match against each other.

In Grand Slam matches, Alcaraz leads Sinner by 4-2.

The US Open is one of the most prestigious Grand Slam tournaments in a tennis calendar year. A title at the Flushing Meadows is a matter of pride for any tennis player. Since the dawn of the Open Era in 1968, the US Open has stood as one of the toughest battlegrounds in tennis. It has been played on hard courts since 1978, making it a true test of speed, stamina, and shot-making. The US Open is not only a highlight of the tennis calendar but also one of the most-watched sporting events in the world.

The tournament has gone on to witness several players crowned as champions. They have had proved both mental strength and physical prowess.

Let's have a look the male and female singles tennis players with most US Open titles.

Also Read: US Open Champion: Last 10 years List (Men)

Most US Open Titles (Male and Female)

10. Martina Navratilova | 4

Martina Navratilova, famous for her attacking game and net play. She was a complete player who could adapt to different conditions and was a fierce rival to Chris Evert. Navratilova’s rivalry with Evert remains one of the greatest in tennis history. 

Navratilova won four of the eight finals she featured in at the US Open from 1981 to 1991. To secure her titles, the Czech-American great beat Chris Evert in 1983 and 1984, Helena Sukova in 1986 and Steffi Graf in 1987.

9. Novak Djokovic | 4

Similar to Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic was also a part of the famous “Big Three,” which collectively dominated men’s tennis for nearly two decades. Djokovic won his first US Open in 2011, defeating Rafael Nadal. He followed this with victories in 2015, 2018, and 2023.

His 24 Grand Slam titles are the most in history, and when combined with the Australian Open, Djokovic has a record 14 major championship titles on the hard court. 

8. Rafael Nadal | 4

Rafael Nadal is often regarded as one of the most decorated professional tennis players in the sport’s history. He holds a place alongside Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic in the famous “Big Three”.

While he is best known for his phenomenal achievements on the clay at Roland-Garros, the Spaniard has four championships in the United States and a fantastic 4-1 record in the final. Nadal’s first US Open victory came in 2010, defeating Novak Djokovic in the final. His incredible physicality and relentless style of play have served him well at Flushing Meadows, leading to further victories in 2013, 2017, and 2019. 

7. John McEnroe | 4

John McEnroe is another of the great American players who thrived at his home major along with Sampras and Connors. Like Nadal, he made five US Open finals and won four of them. 

He dominated his home turf, winning four titles during the early 1980s. His four finals produced wins against Vitas Gerulaitis, fierce rival Björn Borg (twice) and Ivan Lendl, before Lendl turned the tables on him in 1985.

6. Roger Federer | 5

Roger Federer not only won the US Open five times, but he achieved this feat in five consecutive years. Between 2004 and 2008, Federer won five successive US Open singles titles, a feat unmatched by any player in the Open Era at the tournament. 

From 2003 to 2007, he also won the Wimbledon title five times on-the-trot, a record only matched by Bjorn Borg. No other tennis player has won two separate Grand Slams five times in-a-row.

Also Read: US Open 2025: Stars to Watch Out– Youth vs Experience

5. Pete Sampras | 5

Pete Sampras was known for his serve, often considered the greatest in the history of tennis. He won US Open five times (1990, 1993, 1995-96, 2002). In a fairytale ending, Sampras’ 2002 US Open victory was the final match of his 15-year career. Sampras’ thunderous serve and fearless net play made him nearly unstoppable in New York.

4. Steffi Graf | 5

Steffi Graf prevailed in five of the eight title matches she contested at the US Open between 1987 and 1996. For her championship match victories, the German icon overcame Gabriela Sabatini in 1988, Navratilova in 1989, Sukova in 1993, and Monica Seles in 1995 and 1996.

3. Jimmy Connors | 5

The fierce Jimmy Connors won eight major singles championships, which included a joint-record five US Opens. His five US Open titles were won across three different surfaces: grass, clay, and hard courts. He finished as the year-end No.1 five times in his career.

2. Serena Williams | 6

Serena Williams claimed six titles from the nine finals she reached at her home Grand Slam across a 20-year period from 1999 to 2019. In her successful title matches, Williams downed Martina Hingis in 1999, Venus Williams in 2002, Jelena Jankovic in 2008, Victoria Azarenka in 2012 and 2013, and Caroline Wozniacki in 2014.

Also Read: US Open Champion: Last 10 years list (Women)

1. Chris Evert | 6

Evert was the first woman to win more than three US Open titles in the Open Era. She won six of the nine championship matches she competed in between 1975 and 1984. For her wins in finals, Evert defeated Goolagong in 1975 and 1976, Wendy Turnbull in 1977, Pam Shriver in 1978 and Hana Mandlikova in 1980 and 1982. 

The American legend is the only woman to win the US Open on different surfaces: green clay (1975-1977) and hard courts (1978, 1980 and 1982).

ATP & WTA Rankings cater to men's singles and doubles players and women's singles and doubles players, respectively. Rankings can be regarded as the ultimate expression of a player's abilities on the field and their current form. Throughout the years, many players have been successful in climbing up the ranking ladder whilst others have fallen short of expectations.

Staying consistent isn't easy, and at times it is impossible to hold the rank with new faces coming into the field. At first glance, it appears impossible. However, in this article, we shall discuss players who have lived up to the adage "Impossible means I'm Possible."

#10. Martina Hingis- 209 Weeks

When it comes to Martina Hingis, her accomplishments know no boundaries. The Swiss star has proven her mettle since winning the Australian Open at the tender age of 16 and reaching the top spot in 1997 at the same age.

Hingis held on to the number-one ranking for 80 consecutive weeks until she was overtaken by Lindsay Davenport in 1998. This was a month after losing to the Americans in the US Open final.

However, regardless of what happened, Hingis refused to give up and snatched the top spot from Davenport in 1999. As a result, she spent a total of 209 weeks as the number one player, but as fate would have it, Jennifer Capriati ascended the ladder to dethrone her.

Probably, She could have been the greatest female tennis player the world had ever seen, but she became enamoured with modelling and was never able to regain her form or ranking. "Fate is a cruel mistress, isn't it? " We ponder at times.

#9. Chris Evert- 260 Weeks

Whilst talking about her achievements, our words would fall inadequate. After all, This American legend holds the honour of being the first woman to officially be recognised as world number one. What an accomplishment! Over nine spells at the top of the women's tennis pile, Evert accumulated 260 weeks in the number one position.

From 1976 until 1985, Evert was in a constant battle for the top spot with Martina Navratilova. However, after years of jaw-dropping collisions, the 'Ice Maiden's ' reign came to an end with Martina fetching the spot. Moreover, Chris Evert's Wonderful journey also earned her a place in our list of ATP & WTA Rankings.

Read more: ATP Tour records: Most titles in tennis career (men's)

#8. Jimmy Conors- 268 Weeks

If you're a tennis enthusiast, you've probably heard this name before. Jimmy Connors has a reputation as a great coach in addition to being a successful player. He also dominated the ATP Rankings for 268 weeks.

The American became the first man in history to cross the 200-week mark. He is also the first person on this list of ATP & WTA Rankings to have won over 100 awards. In addition, Connor has won eight Grand Slams. However, he never managed to win Roland Garros in his life, only reaching the semi-finals four times on the clay court.

Connors retired at the age of 43 after a long career in the sport. His playing technique, particularly his backhands, has inspired the modern era indeed. Also, he coached Maria Sharapova, who rose to World No. 1 in the women's category under his tutelage.

#7. Ivan Lendl- 270 Weeks

Ivan Lendl is a Czech icon who is the only player from his country to ever reach the top of the world rankings. For 270 weeks, he was the top player in the ATP Rankings. He is one of only two players to achieve Rank 1 before winning a Grand Slam.

After ascending to the throne in February 1983, the Czech ruled for a total of 29 weeks before embarking on his three-year reign. He won five of his eight Slam victories over this period of almost 150 weeks, as well as reaching the Wimbledon final twice, in 1986 and 1987, the only times he did so.

Lendl became known as the "Man Who Revolutionized Tennis" after winning eight major titles and 94 titles. He pioneered aggressive baseline power tennis (which can now be observed in Rafael Nadal's game), as well as a combination of forehand and topspin.

Aside from his playing accomplishments, he went on to become a successful coach for Scottish tennis star Andy Murray, guiding him to the number one ranking.

#6. Pete Sampras- 286 Weeks

Pete Sampras is one of the most successful American tennis players on this list. He was the World No.1 for 286 weeks. From April 15, 1996, to March 30, 1998, Sampras held the top spot in the ATP rankings for the longest time.

During his long career, Sampras has won 64 titles. He even won 14 Grand Slam titles over his career, including his 14th on his final appearance at the major event; he is the only player to have done so to date.

Because of his abilities, he rose to the top of the charts and got a place in our list of ATP & WTA Rankings. Opponents dreaded his precise and powerful serves during his playing days. Sampras was even given the moniker 'Pistol Pete'.

Read more: Top 10 fastest serves in Tennis history (ATP recognised)

#5. Roger Federer- 310 Weeks

Roger Federer has won everyone's hearts with his tremendous tennis skills. Fans even gave him the nickname 'The swiss maestro', impressed by the proficiency of his craft. Is there anything that this man hasn't gained? A simple answer would be hatred.

The Swiss maestro is adored by everyone on the planet. With his balletic movements in the court, his poised serves, and his Always-smiling face, he holds a special position in every ardent tennis fan's heart.

King Federer wore the crown of ATP Rank 1 for 310 weeks, the first male player in the history of tennis to cross 300 weeks. He also has a record of 237 straight weeks as Number One.

Accompanied by his utter dominance on grass, Federer earned the title 'King of grass'. To date, he and Martina Navratilova remain the ultimate king and queen in Wimbledon. Moreover, He is regarded as the G.O.A.T. in men's tennis due to his incredible abilities on the court.

#4. Serena Williams- 319 Weeks

Can you believe the 23-time Slam champion first topped the women's rankings on July 8, 2002, when she was only 20 years old? Well, neither can we. After achieving such a record, the young American remained in first place for nearly a year, 57 weeks to be exact, while she won Wimbledon, the US Open and the Australian Open consecutively before adding a second Wimbledon to bring her total Slam tally to five.

From August 2003 to September 2008, Williams was not ranked number one at all. Meanwhile, the top spot changed hands 19 times between seven different women. However, her poised serve, and outstanding netplay propelled her back to the top rank for a month.

In addition, the amazing lady owns the record for the longest streak, which is 186 weeks. As a result of this, she linked hands with Steffi Graf.

Her list of accomplishments is certainly impressive, but there is one more feather that she may be able to introduce to her cap. That is winning 2 more grand slams and in the process, passing Margaret Court as the highest grand slam winner in tennis history (Both men's and women's). However, only time will tell if the 'Momma Smash' is capable of accomplishing such a feat.

#3. Martina Navratilova- 332 Weeks

The situation was not easy for 'The Wimbledon queen,' as her long-time adversary Chris Evert was not willing to give her a field in the WTA rankings. However, after much hard work, Navratilova was able to achieve the top ranking in July 1978. She dethroned Evert from the top, ending her 113-week reign.

In 1978, the 18-time Grand Slam champion won her first Grand Slam and first Wimbledon victory, which propelled her to the top of the rankings.

Well, after all of her hard work, it was finally time for her to bask in the glory of her accomplishments. Therefore, she went on to enjoy nine overall spells at world number one. She was last ranked in that position in August 1987, when she had 16 Slam singles wins under her belt. Her wonderful records placed her in the 3rd position in our list of ATP & WTA Rankings.

#2. Stefi Graff- 377 Weeks

Now, this brings us to the number 1 spot holder on our list of ATP & WTA Rankings. Honestly, our list can't be completed without her. Steffi Graf is a name to reckon with in the world of tennis. Often regarded as the greatest of all time, there might not be a lot of records in the book that the champion player hasn't broken.

Winner of as many as 22 Grand Slam titles, Steffi's presence was enough to send shivers down the spine of her opponents. Steffi's versatility and dominance across different surfaces made her the fan favourite. The extent of the German tennis star's dominance can be gauged by the fact that she held the world's No. 1 ranking for 377 weeks.

Graf first rose to the top of the rankings in August 1987. After breaking the reigning of Evert and Navratilova, Graf enjoyed 186 weeks in the top position on her first spell. Also, the 'Fraulein forehand' didn't just stop there. She went on to create history by completing the Calendar Golden Slam of winning all four Majors and the Olympic gold medal in 1988.

Graf achieved such a performance that the phrase "Golden Slam" was coined. Furthermore, with these accomplishments on her side, she went on to spend 377 weeks as the World's No. 1 tennis player, an astonishing record that remains untouched to date.

#1. Novak Djokovic- 428 Weeks

The 1 member of the 'Big Three' already appeared on this list and thus it leaves the second member of the trio to feature here. Novak Djokovic has been the World Number One for a record 428 weeks while he has won 100 tour-level titles and overtook Stefi Graff's record. Djokovic climbed to No. 1 for the first time in 4 July 2011.

Aside from his rivals Nadal and Federer, Djokovic is one of the most successful players. He deserved to be at the top since he has dominated the court for the past decade. He is also considered to be the 'King of the Australian Open' due to winning the trophy 10 times. Astonishing, isn't it? The Serbian tennis player became the No.1 tennis player for the 11th time on January 11, 2023, as a result of his 4th US Open title.

Note: Stats are up to date till 23/07/2025. Written by Pritha Ghosh and states are updated by Koushik Biswas and Payal Debnath 

Winning a Grand Slam title is something most tennis players dream of from the day they start swinging their racquet. Despite the difficulty of winning a grand slam tournament, a select few have dominated on the biggest stage throughout the years. The past two decades, in particular, have seen certain players cement their place in history by winning a record number of grand slam titles. In 2025, the battle for those records continues, with Wimbledon taking place between June 30 and July 13.

Let's take a look those tennis players with most Grand Slam titles in men's tennis.

Also Read: Tennis Record: Most wins in Wimbledon (men's)

Most Grand Slam Titles in Men's Tennis

1. Novak Djokovic | 24 Grand Slam Titles

Novak Djokovic is one of the greatest tennis players in history. He has a record 24 men's singles Grand Slam titles. The Serbian tennis great also became the third men's player to win 100 ATP Tour titles. Djokovic is the only man to hold all four Slam singles titles at the same time since Rod Laver's 1969 calendar Grand Slam.

2. Rafael Nadal | 22 Grand Slam Titles

Rafael Nadal comes second on this list, winning 22 men’s singles Grand Slams, only behind Novak Djokovic. More than half of them came at one Slam and on one surface that the Spaniard became synonymous with: the French Open. No player has won more than Nadal’s 14 Roland-Garros titles throughout a dominant 18-year span, in which the king of clay defended his crown 10 times and recorded an unbelievable 97% win percentage.

3. Roger Federer | 20 Grand Slam Titles

Swiss great Roger Federer is one of the most decorated men's tennis stars. Federer won his first-ever grand slam title in 2003 & became the first men's singles player to reach the milestone of 20 grand slam titles and also eclipsed the record of 14 grand slams held by Pete Sampras during this quest. He has won 6 AO Open, 1 french Open, 8 Wimbledon & 5 U.S Open Titles. Federer won his last Grand Slam Title in 2018. He announced his retirement in 2022.

4. Pete Sampras | 14 Grand Slam Titles

Pete Sampras won 14 major singles titles during his career, which was an all-time record at the time of his retirement: a then-record seven Wimbledon titles, two Australian Opens, and a joint Open Era record of five US Open titles. He won 64 singles titles in total. He was the first to reach world No 1.9. 

Also Read: Most Matches Played in Grand Slam

5. Roy Emerson | 12 Grand Slam Titles

Roy Emerson was a Champion whose career bridged the amateur and Open eras. The Aussie great won his 12th Grand Slam singles title at the French Open Championship against countryman Tony Roche. His haul of 28 Grand Slam titles (12 singles, 16 doubles) is a record for men's tennis. Emerson is also the only man to win singles and doubles titles in all four majors.

The French Open, often known as Roland-Garros, is an annual tennis tournament held at the Stade Roland-Garros in Paris. The French Open is the second Grand Slam of the year. It is the only Grand Slam played on clay court, making it one of the most anticipated tennis events of the year. It is thought to be one of the most arduous grand slams to win, as the best-of-five-sets format on clay makes the battle extremely exhausting, and only the fittest players can emerge as the French Open Winners.

Also Read: Most matches in Tennis history (male & female): Tennis Records

However, during its 131 years of reigning, the French Open has been a witness of several unexpected moments. From one man unbelievably acquiring 13 French Open titles to the rise of numerous unexpected winners, the event has seen it all. Let us have a trip to memory lane and look at the female French Open winners from the Last 10 years.

French Open Winners: (Women)

Read also: French Open Winners: Last 10 years (Men)

1. French Open 2016 Winner- Garbiñe Muguruza

22-Year-old Garbine Muguruza stunned tennis fans when she upset Serena Williams at the 2016 French Open. As a result, the American's dream to win a 22nd Grand Slam singles title and tie Steffi Graf's Open-era record was dashed.

Nevertheless, Muguruza upset the former world number 1 in straight sets(7–5, 6–4) to win her maiden Grand Slam title at the French Open. Thereafter, Muguruza became the first Spanish woman to win the championship since Arantxa Sánchez Vicario defeated Monica Seles in the final in 1998.

2. French Open 2017 Winner- Jeļena Ostapenko

Jelena Ostapenko won her maiden Grand Slam championship as a professional in the 2017 French Open women's final. She hushed the naysayers and demonstrated that she belongs amongst stars by becoming the first unseeded player to win at Roland Garros.

However, she fought back to win 6-4, 6-3 after losing the first set 4-6 to former No. 3 Simona Halep. Thus, Ostapenko became the youngest first-time Grand Slam champion since Svetlana Kuznetsova won the US Open at the age of 19 in 2004.

3. French Open 2018 Winner- Simona Halep

Halep seemed practically helpless against Sloane Stephens in the opening set of the French Open Women's singles final, trailing 3-6, 0-2 at one point. But in the second set, Halep turned up the heat with a ferocity that helped her capture her maiden Grand Slam title with a 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 victory. After losing at the Australian Open, Halep not only quenched her thirst, but she also became the first Romanian to win a Grand Slam since 1978.

4. French Open 2019 Winner- Ashleigh Barty

Ashleigh Barty, a three-time grand slam champion, became the first Australian women's singles player to win the French Open since Margaret Court in 1973. In a one-sided final, she thrashed Marketa Vondrousova, a Czech player, 6-1, 6-3. As a result, the Aussie earned the prestigious trophy and effectively carried her country's expectations on her shoulders.

5. French Open 2020 Winner- Iga Świątek

Iga Swiatek, a 19-year-old tennis sensation, won the 2020 French Open in straight sets, crowning herself as the sport's latest superstar. The result was never in doubt, as the girl appeared to be completely unfazed throughout the game, and she triumphed in just one hour and 24 minutes. Nonetheless, with this victory by her side, Swiatek became the first Pole to win a Grand Slam singles title.

Also Read: ATP & WTA Rankings: Most number of weeks as World No.1 Tennis Player

6. French Open 2021 Winner- Barbora Krejčíková

Unseeded Barbora Krejcikova won her first Grand Slam singles title at the French Open 2021, defeating Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova of Russia to become the first Czech woman to be awarded the title in 40 years. However, Krejcikova, playing just her fifth main draw in a Slams singles event, triumphed 6-1, 2-6, 6-4 for a second career title. As a result, The champion followed in the footsteps of compatriot Hana Mandlikova, who won the title in 1981 in Paris.

7. French Open 2022 winner- Iga Swiatek

World Number One Iga Swiatek of Poland won the French Open 2022 Women's Singles Title by beating US teenager Coco Gauf. The 21-year-old clinched her second title in three years in straight sets 6-1, 6-3 over Gauff. In addition, she is the youngest player ranked in the top ten. Iga was the 2020 French Open champion and is the first player representing Poland to win a Grand Slam singles title.

Also Read: Top 10 fastest serves in tennis history (WTA Recognised)

8. French Open 2023 winner- Iga Swaitek

Iga Swiatek defeated Karolína Muchová to win the French Open 2023 title. Iga rewrote the history books with her third French Open title. She became only the second women's player to defend the Roland Garros title this century after Justine Henin did it in 2006. The 22-year-old also became the youngest player to win the Claycourt Major in consecutive years since Monica Seles (19) in 1992. She is also the youngest to win four Grand Slams since Serena Williams (20) in 2002.

9. French Open 2024 winner- Iga Swaitek

Iga Swiatek achieved the rare feat of winning a third successive French Open women's title and fourth overall with a comprehensive victory over Italian 12th seed Jasmine Paolini. Poland’s Swiatek continued her recent dominance on the Roland Garros clay with a 6-2 6-1 win against first-time major finalist Paolini.

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It was Swiatek's fifth Grand Slam singles title. In open-era women’s tennis, only Evert and Graf (6) have won more Roland Garros titles than her, and she becomes the first woman since Henin in 2007 to triumph thrice in a row in Paris. She also became the only woman apart from Serena Williams to do the Madrid-Rome-Paris triple – winning all three of the most important clay court events on the calendar in the same year.

10. French Open 2025 winner- Coco Gauff

Coco Gauff claimed her first French Open title and second career grand slam singles title, coming from behind to defeat world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4 in a thrilling French Open 2025 women’s final.

The 21-year-old’s win, a repeat of her 2023 US Open victory, means she is the first American since Serena Williams in 2015 to triumph at Roland Garros, and only the third this century. She is also the youngest American to lift the Suzanne-Lenglen Cup since Serena Williams did so in 2002.

Sabalenka had won three of the last eight majors and was the most successful singles player on the women's circuit in 2025 prior to Gauff's burst on Saturday. Gauff won 11 of the final 17 games of the match, showcasing some of the best tennis she's played in her career on the biggest stage.