Women Who Won the Most Wimbledon Finals
Wimbledon has seen some of the greatest legends in tennis rise to glory on its grass courts. Here are the top 5 women who have made the most semi-final appearances at Wimbledon in the Open Era (since 1968), up to 2025.
1. Martina Navratilova – 14 Semi-Final Appearances
- Country: United States (originally Czechoslovakia)
- Wimbledon Titles: 9 (Record holder for most Wimbledon titles in women’s singles)
- Fun Fact: Martina reached 12 finals at Wimbledon and won 9 of them, making her the most successful player at the tournament.
2. Chris Evert – 10 Semi-Final Appearances
- Country: United States
- Wimbledon Titles: 3
- Fun Fact: Known for her consistency, Evert reached at least the semi-final stage in almost every Wimbledon she played in during her career.
3. Venus Williams – 9 Semi-Final Appearances
- Country: United States
- Wimbledon Titles: 5
- Fun Fact: Venus has one of the best records at Wimbledon in modern times and holds more than 90 match wins at the tournament.
4. Serena Williams – 9 Semi-Final Appearances
- Country: United States
- Wimbledon Titles: 7
- Fun Fact: Serena is one of the most dominant tennis players in history, and her rivalry with her sister Venus made Wimbledon finals legendary.
5. Steffi Graf – 9 Semi-Final Appearances
- Country: Germany
- Wimbledon Titles: 7
- Fun Fact: Graf won the famous “Golden Slam” in 1988 – winning all 4 Grand Slam titles and Olympic gold in the same year.
These women are not just Wimbledon legends—they’ve helped shape the history of tennis. Their performances in Wimbledon semi-finals reflect incredible skill, mental toughness, and longevity in the sport.