Serena or Graf? We rank ten Open Era women’s singles legends, weighing major records, peak dominance and sustained excellence. Results from the professional era beginning in 1968 count; earlier titles and doubles totals do not. This is editorial judgement, not an official WTA ranking or the ten largest trophy totals.
Records checked on 10 October 2026. Equal totals need an explained tie-break, and every entry gives a rival case. For another cross-era debate, read our greatest football players and European Cup club ranking.
Photo: Edwin Martinez · CC BY 2.0. Resized/compressed; license retained.
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