This article details the list of women's singles Grand Slam tournaments tennis champions. Some major changes have taken place in history and have affected the number of titles that have been won by various players. These have included the opening of the French national championships to international players in 1925, the elimination of the challenge round in 1922, and the admission of professional players in 1968 (the start of the Open Era). Since then, 61 women have won at least one grand slam.
All of these tournaments have been listed based on the modern definition of a tennis major, rather than when they were officially recognized by the ILTF. The Australian, French Championships, and U.S. tournaments were officially recognized by the ILTF in 1924, though the French Championships were not played in 1924 because of the Olympics. The United States Lawn Tennis Association (USLTA) had several grievances with the ILTF and refused to join when it was formed in 1913.
From 1913 to 1923 there were three official championships recognized by the ILTF:
During that same time period the USLTA recognized the U.S. National Championships and did not recognize any world championship.
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These are players who achieved some form of a tennis Grand Slam. They include a Grand Slam, non-calendar year Grand Slam, Career Grand Slam, Career Golden Slam, and Career Super Slam. No player has won a single season Super Slam. The tennis Open Era began in 1968, after the Australian Open and before the French Open.
Players who held all four major titles simultaneously (in a calendar year).
Players who held all four major titles simultaneously (not in a calendar year). <br /> From 1977 to 1985, the Australian Open was the last major tournament held in a season.
Players who won all four Grand Slam titles over the course of their careers. <br /> Until 1977 the 4 Slams were played on 2 different surfaces (grass, clay). After 1978 they were contested on 3.
Players who held all four Grand Slam titles and the Olympic gold medal simultaneously.
Players who won all four Grand Slam titles and the Olympic gold medal over the course of their careers.
Players who won all four Grand Slam titles, the Olympic gold medal and the year-end championship over the course of their careers.
Players who won major titles on clay, grass and hard courts over the course of their careers.
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