Active Women's Singles Tennis Players with the Most Grand Slam Titles

Ever since the legendary Serena Williams hung up her racket, the women’s game has entered a new era—one defined by fierce competition, breakout stars, and a constantly shifting landscape at the top. Nowhere is that more evident than at Wimbledon.

Since Serena last defended her title in 2016, SW19 has crowned eight first-time champions—a clear sign of just how open and unpredictable the women’s field has become. In a sport bursting with talent, very few have managed to establish lasting dominance.

But amidst the unpredictability, a small group of women have consistently risen to the occasion on the sport’s biggest stages. With that in mind, here’s a look at the top four active women’s singles players with the most Grand Slam titles.

Active women’s singles players with the most Grand Slam titles

Aryna Sabalenka – 3

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has been one of the most consistent performers on the WTA Tour, right alongside Iga Swiatek. While she's long been dominant on hard courts, 2025 saw her shine across all surfaces — proving she’s a true all-rounder. Despite a solid collection of WTA titles, her Grand Slam tally stands at three, having fallen short in three other finals.

Sabalenka will likely have some regrets, especially about the 2025 French Open and the 2023 US Open — both times she was a set up against Coco Gauff before nerves and unforced errors turned the tide.

At the 2025 Australian Open, she was chasing a rare three-peat, but her dream run was cut short by an inspired Madison Keys, who pulled off a stunning upset to stop the top seed.

Naomi Osaka – 4

Naomi Osaka quickly earned the nickname “Hard-court Queen” after dominating the surface with four Grand Slam titles. She burst onto the global stage at the 2018 US Open, where she defeated Serena Williams in a tense and controversial final. That breakthrough win was just the beginning — she followed it up with another major victory at the 2019 Australian Open, and claimed a second US Open title in 2020.

In early 2021, Osaka continued her winning streak by capturing her fourth Grand Slam at the Australian Open, overpowering Jennifer Brady with her trademark aggressive baseline game and powerful serve.

But after that high point, her career took a difficult turn. Osaka withdrew from the French Open later that year, citing mental health challenges, and skipped Wimbledon altogether. She later revealed that she had been struggling with anxiety and depression, and the relentless media attention only made things worse.

Since then, injuries and a lack of consistent match play led to early exits and long breaks from the tour. However, Osaka is now making her return to the WTA circuit. Most recently, she reached the third round at Wimbledon — a promising sign as she works her way back to top form.

Iga Swiatek – 6

Iga Swiatek cemented her status as the ‘Queen of Clay’ after claiming her fourth Roland Garros title in 2024, defeating Jasmine Paolini in a dominant display — all at just 23 years old. Her Grand Slam journey began in 2020 when she burst onto the scene with a stunning win over Sofia Kenin to lift her first French Open trophy.

She continued to prove herself on different surfaces, capturing the 2022 US Open by beating Ons Jabeur in straight sets — defying expectations once again.

But the most significant triumph of her career came at Wimbledon in 2025. After going nearly 13 months without a title, the eighth seed finally broke her grass-court curse in spectacular fashion. Swiatek dropped just 35 games en route to her maiden Wimbledon crown, capping off her run with an astonishing 6-0, 6-0 win over Amanda Anisimova in the final.

With that victory, she not only completed a career Grand Slam but also extended her perfect record in Grand Slam finals to 6–0 — a testament to her unmatched poise on the sport’s biggest stages.

Venus Williams – 7

Venus Williams hasn’t officially retired yet, and as of 2025, she remains one of the most successful players in Grand Slam history. A huge part of her legacy is her legendary rivalry with her younger sister, Serena Williams. The two faced off in nine Grand Slam finals, with Serena winning seven of those intense showdowns.

Venus was especially dominant on grass courts during her prime, with Wimbledon being the crown jewel of her career. She captured five singles titles there and successfully defended her title twice. In one of her most memorable seasons, she won both Wimbledon and the US Open, thrilling fans on both sides of the Atlantic.

Although her last Grand Slam title came in 2008, Venus continued to compete at a high level for many years. In 2017, she made impressive runs to the finals of both the Australian Open and Wimbledon, proving she was still a major threat on the big stage. Her most recent match was at the Miami Open in 2024, and she hasn’t played since.

Now, at 44, Venus is making a return to the tour. She’s accepted a wildcard to play at the Washington Open, a WTA 500 event that begins on July 21. Fans will be eager to see the tennis icon back in action.

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