1 for 21 weeks between April and November 1980 She was the quintessential serve-volleyer, and raised the bar for female athletes everywhere.Ĥ. Powerful, charismatic and determined, Martina Navratilova had an astonishing career that spanned 20 years and included 18 Grand Slam singles titles, nine of which came at Wimbledon. The fire to Evert’s ice, this Czech-born American redefined women’s tennis with her dedication to training, diet and constant improvement. Martina Navratilova, ranked no.1 for 332 weeks between July 1978 and August 1987

Goolagong Cawley’s brief stint at the top of the rankings wasn’t actually reported at the time, as her points tally was originally miscalculated.ģ. A versatile player capable of dominating at the net as well as from the back of the court, she is the only mother to win Wimbledon in the Open Era. Evonne Goolagong Cawley, ranked number one for two weeks between April and May 1976Įvonne Goolagong Cawley was the most successful Australian player since Margaret Court, winning seven Grand Slam singles titles after turning professional in 1971. Her epic duels with Martina Navratilova were must-see battles in the 1970s and 1980s, and Evert was equally gracious in victory and defeat.Ģ. During a 19 year career, Chris Evert won over 90% of her singles matches, and hoisted a Grand Slam trophy every year from 1974 – 1986. The first ever woman to be ranked number one was a steely competitor whose remarkable consistency remains one of the most underrated achievements in tennis. Chris Evert, ranked no.1 for 260 weeks between November 1975 and November 1985

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