Wimbledon Women's Singles Winners List (1968–2026): Complete Champions, Runners-Up, Records
As the Wimbledon Championships remain as the most prestigious tournament in tennis, the women’s singles event has produced some of the greatest champions in the history of the game. From Billie Jean King winning the first Open Era title in 1968 to Linda Noskova’s triumph in 2026, this tournament has witnessed the legendary rivalries, unforgettable finals and interesting records.
In the year 2026, the Wimbledon women’s singles final has added another historic chapter as Czech star Linda Noskova has defeated compatriot Karolina Muchova to claim her maiden Grand Slam title. Here is the complete list of Wimbledon women’s singles winners from 1968 to 2026, along with the notable records and memorable championship moments.
In 2026, the Wimbledon women’s singles championship delivered a landmark moment for Czech tennis, as Linda Noskova defeated Karolina Muchova 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 to win her first title in her maiden major final appearance.
Muchova, who had also finished as a runner-up at the 2023 French Open, once again came close to winning her first Grand Slam crown. Noskova became the latest Czech champion to continue Cezchia’s outstanding legacy at Wimbledon.
The 2026 Wimbledon women’s singles championship delivered a landmark moment for Czech tennis. Linda Noskova defeated Karolina Muchova 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 to capture her first Grand Slam title in her maiden major final appearance.
After this victory, Noskova joined an elite list of the Czech Wimbledon champions, including Jana Novotna, Petra Kvitova, Marketa Vondrousova, and Barbora Krejcikova.
The Open Era of Wimbledon began in 1968, which allowed professional players to compete alongside amateurs, since then, the tournament has witnessed some of the greatest tennis champions.
| Year | Champion | Runner-up |
| 2026 | Linda Noskova | Karolina Muchova |
| 2025 | Iga Swiatek | Amanda Anisimova |
| 2024 | Barbora Krejcikova | Jasmine Paolini |
| 2023 | Marketa Vondrousova | Ons Jabeur |
| 2022 | Elena Rybakina | Ons Jabeur |
| 2021 | Ashleigh Barty | Karolina Pliskova |
| 2020 | Tournament Cancelled (COVID-19) | Tournament Cancelled (COVID-19) |
| 2019 | Simona Halep | Serena Williams |
| 2018 | Angelique Kerber | Serena Williams |
| 2017 | Garbine Muguruza | Venus Williams |
| 2016 | Serena Williams | Angelique Kerber |
| 2015 | Serena Williams | Garbine Muguruza |
| 2014 | Petra Kvitova | Eugenie Bouchard |
| 2013 | Marion Bartoli | Sabine Lisicki |
| 2012 | Serena Williams | Agnieszka Radwanska |
| 2011 | Petra Kvitova | Maria Sharapova |
| 2010 | Serena Williams | Vera Zvonareva |
| 2009 | Serena Williams | Venus Williams |
| 2008 | Venus Williams | Serena Williams |
| 2007 | Venus Williams | Marion Bartoli |
| 2006 | Amelie Mauresmo | Justine Henin |
| 2005 | Venus Williams | Lindsay Davenport |
| 2004 | Maria Sharapova | Serena Williams |
| 2003 | Serena Williams | Venus Williams |
| 2002 | Serena Williams | Venus Williams |
| 2001 | Venus Williams | Justine Henin |
| 2000 | Lindsay Davenport | Venus Williams |
| 1999 | Lindsay Davenport | Steffi Graf |
| 1998 | Jana Novotna | Nathalie Tauziat |
| 1997 | Martina Hingis | Jana Novotna |
| 1996 | Steffi Graf | Arantxa Sánchez Vicario |
| 1995 | Steffi Graf | Arantxa Sánchez Vicario |
| 1994 | Conchita Martínez | Martina Navratilova |
| 1993 | Steffi Graf | Jana Novotna |
| 1992 | Steffi Graf | Monica Seles |
| 1991 | Steffi Graf | Gabriela Sabatini |
| 1990 | Martina Navratilova | Zina Garrison |
| 1989 | Steffi Graf | Martina Navratilova |
| 1988 | Steffi Graf | Martina Navratilova |
| 1987 | Martina Navratilova | Steffi Graf |
| 1986 | Martina Navratilova | Hana Mandlíková |
| 1985 | Martina Navratilova | Chris Evert |
| 1984 | Martina Navratilova | Chris Evert |
| 1983 | Martina Navratilova | Andrea Jaeger |
| 1982 | Martina Navratilova | Chris Evert |
| 1981 | Chris Evert | Hana Mandlíková |
| 1980 | Evonne Goolagong | Chris Evert |
| 1979 | Martina Navratilova | Chris Evert |
| 1978 | Martina Navratilova | Chris Evert |
| 1977 | Virginia Wade | Betty Stöve |
| 1976 | Chris Evert | Evonne Goolagong |
| 1975 | Billie Jean King | Evonne Goolagong |
| 1974 | Chris Evert | Olga Morozova |
| 1973 | Billie Jean King | Chris Evert |
| 1972 | Billie Jean King | Evonne Goolagong |
| 1971 | Evonne Goolagong | Margaret Court |
| 1970 | Margaret Court | Billie Jean King |
| 1969 | Ann Jones | Billie Jean King |
| 1968 | Billie Jean King | Judy Tegart |
Martine Navratilova remains the most successful women’s singles player in Wimbledon history, as she won nine Open Era titles a record that still stands today.
Interesting Wimbledon Women’s Singles Records
Martina Navratilova holds the record for the most titles won in Wimbledon history.
Serena Williams has also won seven Wimbledon championships between 2002 and 2016.
Marketa Vondrousova became the first unseeded women’s champion in the Open Era in 2023.
Wimbledon was canceled just once during the Open Era in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Czech players have emerged as one of the dominant forces at Wimbledon in recent years.
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