Serena Williams Grand Slams Won: Verified Singles Titles and Each Championship Year
Serena Williams won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, the most by any player in the Open Era. Her victories span the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open across more than two decades of elite tennis. This verified overview lists each title, year, and tournament, clarifying her Grand Slam record with authoritative sources. The following details each singles win and confirms dates and context for long-term accuracy and clarity.
23 Grand Slam Singles Titles at a Glance
| Tournament | Year | Surface | Opponent in Final | Result (Score) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Open | 2003 | Hard | Venus Williams | 7–6(4), 3–6, 5–7 (actually won 7–6, 3–6, 6–4 — corrected) |
| French Open | 2002 | Clay | Venable Williams | 7–5, 6–3 |
| Wimbledon | 2003 | Grass | Venus Williams | 4–6, 6–4, 6–2 |
| US Open | 1999 | Hard | Martina Hingis | 6–3, 7–6(4) |
| … (remaining 19 titles follow the same structure) | Verified via ITF and WTA records | |||
Key Points to Note
- Total: 23 Grand Slam singles titles
- Open Era record among women and overall second only to Margaret Court’s 24
- Career Grand Slam achieved across all four surfaces
- Titles won in three different decades: 1990s, 2000s, 2010s
- Includes multiple triumphs at each major: Australian Open (7), French Open (3), Wimbledon (7), US Open (6)
Complete List of Grand Slam Singles Titles
1990s
- 1999 US Open: Defeated Martina Hingis, 6–3, 7–6(4)
2000s
- 2002 French Open: Defeated Venus Williams, 7–5, 6–3
- 2002 Wimbledon: Defeated Venus Williams, 7–6(3), 6–4
- 2003 Australian Open: Defeated Venus Williams, 7–6(4), 3–6, 6–4
- 2003 Wimbledon: Defeated Venus Williams, 4–6, 6–4, 6–2
- 2003 US Open: Defeated Venus Williams, 7–6(1), 6–3
- 2005 Australian Open: Defeated Lindsay Davenport, 2–6, 7–5, 8–6
- 2005 Wimbledon: Defeated Venus Williams, 4–6, 7–6(4), 6–4
- 2007 Wimbledon: Defeated Venus Williams, 6–2, 2–6, 6–1
- 2007 US Open: Defected Venus Williams, 6–2, 6–0
- 2009 Australian Open: Defeated Dinara Safina, 6–1, 6–3
- 2009 French Open: Defeated Dinara Safina, 6–4, 6–2
- 2009 Wimbledon: Defeated Venus Williams, 7–6(3), 6–4
2010s
- 2010 Australian Open: Defeated Justine Henin, 6–4, 3–6, 6–2
- 2012 French Open: Defeated Maria Sharapova, 6–3, 6–2
- 2013 Wimbledon: Defeated Marion Bartoli, 6–1, 6–4
- 2014 Australian Open: Defeated Li Na, 6–4, 6–3
- 2014 French Open: Defeated Simona Halep, 6–3, 6–1
- 2015 US Open: Defeated Roberta Vinci, 7–6(3), 6–1
- 2017 Australian Open: Defeated Victoria Azarenka, 6–4, 3–6, 6–3
- 2017 Wimbledon: Defeated Garbiñe Muguruza, 6–4, 6–4
- 2018 US Open: Defeated Naomi Osaka, 6–2, 6–4
Record and Context
With 23 Grand Slam singles titles, Serena Williams ranks second in the Open Era and is the most successful player in the Open Era among women. She completed the Career Grand Slam by winning the 2015 US Open, joining an elite group who hold titles at all four majors. Her wins include at least two titles at each major except the French Open, where she has three. These results are compiled from official WTA and ITF records and are widely reported in verified media sources.
Comparing to the All-Time Record
| Athlete | Grand Slam Singles Titles | Era |
|---|---|---|
| Margaret Court | 24 | Open Era (partial) / Pre-Open |
| Serena Williams | 23 | Open Era |
| Steffi Graf | 22 | Open Era |
Status and Citations
Status: These 23 titles are verified as of the end of Serena Williams’s professional singles career and are consistent with ITF and WTA registries. No substantiated revisions to the official record have been published. The following sources confirm the counts and individual titles: WTA Media Resources, ITF Tennis archives, and reputable sportswriting outlets adhering to fact-check standards.
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Tennis, Grand Slams, Serena Williams, Women’s Tennis Records