Voting rules: Choose the female tennis player you think is the most famous!
By Gregor Krambs
Updated on Feb 18, 2024 07:07
Welcome to StrawPoll's ultimate face-off, where we serve up a smashing ranking of the most famous female tennis players of all time! From iconic Grand Slam champions to trailblazing pioneers, these exceptional women have aced their way to the top of the world. Now, it's your turn to get in on the action by voting for your favorite tennis superstar or suggesting a deserving contender who's missing from our list. So, dust off your racket, channel your inner tennis aficionado, and join us courtside as we witness a thrilling match-up to determine the undisputed queen of the court. Cast your vote now and let the battle for tennis supremacy begin!
Who Is the Most Famous Female Tennis Player?
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Serena Williams
Serena Williams - the winner of 23 Grand Slam singles titles, four Olympic gold medals, and numerous other accolades. She is widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time.
Serena Williams in other rankings
- Position 2 of 10 in Most famous Libra
- Position 2 of 10 in Most famous Jehovah's Witness
- Position 5 of 10 in Most talented person alive
- Position 6 of 10 in Most famous person from Saginaw, Michigan
- Position 10 of 10 in Most famous ladies
- Position 10 of 10 in Most famous Chelsea fan
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Steffi Graf
Steffi Graf - the winner of 22 Grand Slam singles titles, an Olympic gold medal, and seven year-end championships. She dominated women's tennis in the late 1980s and early 1990s and is considered one of the greatest players in history.
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Martina Navratilova
Martina Navratilova - the winner of 18 Grand Slam singles titles, 31 Grand Slam women's doubles titles, and 10 Grand Slam mixed doubles titles. She is widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time, and her longevity and versatility are particularly notable.
Martina Navratilova in other rankings
- Position 5 of 10 in Most famous Czech
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Chris Evert
Chris Evert - the winner of 18 Grand Slam singles titles and three year-end championships. She was one of the dominant players of the 1970s and early 1980s and is widely regarded as one of the greatest female tennis players in history.
Chris Evert in other rankings
- Position 4 of 10 in Most famous person from Boca Raton
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14
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Billie Jean King
Billie Jean King - the winner of 12 Grand Slam singles titles, 16 Grand Slam women's doubles titles, and 11 Grand Slam mixed doubles titles. She is also known for her advocacy of gender equality in tennis and beyond, including her famous "Battle of the Sexes" match against Bobby Riggs.
Billie Jean King in other rankings
- Position 8 of 10 in Most famous tomboy
- Position 10 of 10 in Most famous Bill
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Monica Seles
Monica Seles is the winner of nine Grand Slam singles titles and one year-end championship. She was one of the dominant players of the early 1990s before a stabbing incident temporarily derailed her career. She ultimately made a successful comeback and retired in 2008.
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Margaret Court
Margaret Court - the winner of 24 Grand Slam singles titles, 19 Grand Slam women's doubles titles, and 21 Grand Slam mixed doubles titles. She holds numerous records in tennis, including the most Grand Slam titles by any player (male or female) in history.
Margaret Court in other rankings
- Position 2 of 10 in Most famous Australian tennis player
- Position 8 of 10 in Most famous athlete in Australia
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Venus Williams
Venus Williams is the winner of seven Grand Slam singles titles, 14 Grand Slam women's doubles titles, and four Olympic gold medals. She is also known for her advocacy of equal pay for female tennis players and her work as a fashion designer.
Venus Williams in other rankings
- Position 5 of 10 in Most famous Girl Scout
- Position 6 of 10 in Most famous Jehovah's Witness
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14
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Maria Sharapova
Maria Sharapova - the winner of five Grand Slam singles titles and an Olympic silver medal. She was one of the most marketable and recognizable players of her era, known for her powerful serve and aggressive playing style.
Maria Sharapova in other rankings
- Position 1 of 10 in Most attractive female tennis player
- Position 1 of 10 in Most beautiful athlete in the world
- Position 1 of 10 in Most popular Russian athlete
- Position 4 of 10 in Most famous Black Russian
- Position 5 of 10 in Most beautiful Russian woman
- Position 7 of 10 in Most famous celebrity in Russia
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Naomi Osaka
Naomi Osaka - the winner of four Grand Slam singles titles, including the US Open in 2018 and 2020 and the Australian Open in 2019 and 2021. She is known for her powerful groundstrokes and mental toughness on the court, as well as her activism around racial justice and mental health.
Naomi Osaka in other rankings
- Position 2 of 10 in Most famous athlete in Japan
- Position 4 of 10 in Most famous celebrity in Japan
- Position 6 of 10 in Most famous person in Japan
- Position 9 of 10 in Most famous Japanese person
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Ranking factors for famous female tennis player
Career achievements
Grand Slam titles, year-end rankings, and records set during their career.
Popularity and recognition
Media coverage, fan following, and endorsem*nts.
Longevity
Consistency and success over a sustained period.
Impact on the game
Contribution towards the promotion and development of women's tennis.
Overall legacy
Cultural impact and influence on future generations of tennis players.
Personal life
Public perception and media coverage of their personal life and relationships.
