Most Wins in US Open Women’s Singles

The US Open women’s singles has existed since 1887 and it’s considered one of the hardest challenges in tennis. To win here, it takes more than just making great shots and it requires maintaining composure under pressure. Molla Bjurstedt Mallory holds the record for the most victories in US Open women’s singles having won 8 titles in the early 1900s. In the current Open Era, the record is held by both Chris Evert and Serena Williams each with 6 titles.

Top 5 Most Wins in US Open Women’s Singles

Here are the top 5 players with the most wins in US Open women’s singles with records spanning both the Amateur Era (before 1968) and the Open Era (after professionals were allowed).

Molla Bjurstedt Mallory (8 Titles)

Years Won: 1915, 1916, 1917, 1918, 1920, 1921, 1922, 1926
Era: Amateur Era

Molla Bjurstedt Mallory holds the record for the most successful female player in US Open history having won eight singles titles from 1915 to 1926. She was particularly dominant in the early years clinching four consecutive titles from 1915 to 1918. Mallory triumphed over formidable opponents like Hazel Wightman and Helen Wills showcasing her talent against the top players of her era. Her final victory in 1926 at the age of 42 makes her the oldest women’s singles champion in US Open history.

Helen Wills (7 Titles)

Years Won: 1923, 1924, 1925, 1927, 1928, 1929, 1931
Era: Amateur Era

Helen Wills was one of the top players during the 1920s and 1930s. She won seven US Open singles titles placing her just behind Molla Mallory. Wills was well-known for her strong performance often winning matches in straight sets and even having stretches where she hardly lost any games. She beat Mallory to win her first three titles marking a significant moment in the legacy of two great players. Later, she achieved another three consecutive titles from 1927 to 1929.

Chris Evert (6 Titles)

Years Won: 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1980, 1982
Era: Open Era

Chris Evert set the Open Era record with six singles titles at the US Open. She was a force on clay at Forest Hills clinching four consecutive titles from 1975 to 1978 and then secured two additional titles on hard courts at Flushing Meadows. Evert made it to the final nine times demonstrating her remarkable consistency on the biggest stage. Her accurate groundstrokes and patient playing style made her almost unbeatable.

Serena Williams (6 Titles)

Years Won: 1999, 2002, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014
Era: Open Era

Serena Williams transformed the US Open with her incredible strength and athletic ability. She secured six singles titles which tied her with Chris Evert for the record in the Open Era. Her first victory was at the young age of 17 in 1999 where she triumphed over world No. 1 Martina Hingis making her the first African American woman to win a Grand Slam since Althea Gibson. Later on, Serena faced her sister Venus in two finals (2002, 2008). Her peak performance was marked by a three-peat from 2012 to 2014.

Steffi Graf (5 Titles)

Years Won: 1988, 1989, 1993, 1995, 1996
Era: Open Era

Steffi Graf dominated the US Open securing five singles championships and making it to the finals nine times. Her initial two victories were part of her legendary Golden Slam in 1988 and her Grand Slam achievement in 1989 where she triumphed over Gabriela Sabatini and Martina Navratilova in consecutive finals. After a brief hiatus, she returned with a vengeance in the mid-1990s overcoming Helena Suková in 1993. In 1995, she executed one of the most remarkable comebacks against Monica Seles all while battling a severe back injury.