Who is the greatest French Open women's champion of all time?

From seven-title legends to modern clay queens, this list spans every era of Roland Garros greatness — rivalries, dynasties, and one-of-a-kind champions. Who reigns supreme?

1

Chris Evert

American tennis legend who won seven French Open titles between 1974 and 1986, the most in the Open Era at the time.

2

Steffi Graf

German tennis icon who claimed six French Open titles and is widely regarded as the greatest clay-court player in women's tennis history.

3

Iga Swiatek

Polish world No. 1 who has dominated the French Open in the 2020s with five titles, cementing herself as the clay queen of her generation.

4

Justine Henin

Belgian champion who claimed four French Open titles with her unique one-handed backhand and was considered the best clay-courter of her era.

5

Monica Seles

Yugoslav-American phenom who won three French Open titles in a row from 1990 to 1992 before a career-altering stabbing incident.

6

Serena Williams

American tennis superstar who won three French Open titles and used her power game to dominate the clay even while primarily being known as an all-surface champion.

7

Arantxa Sanchez Vicario

Spanish champion who claimed three French Open titles, becoming an idol and trailblazer for Spanish tennis on clay.

8

Martina Navratilova

Czech-American champion who won two French Open titles and is considered among the greatest of all time across all surfaces.

9

Maria Sharapova

Russian superstar who won two French Open titles and redefined herself as a clay specialist midway through her career.

10

Evonne Goolagong

Australian Aboriginal champion who won the French Open in 1971 and became a beloved figure in tennis history.

11

Billie Jean King

American tennis pioneer who won two French Open titles and became the sport's most prominent advocate for gender equality.

12

Simona Halep

Romanian champion who won the 2018 French Open and was renowned for her tenacious baseline style on clay.

13

Ana Ivanovic

Serbian champion who captured the 2008 French Open title and briefly became world No. 1 behind her powerful forehand.

14

Mary Pierce

French-American player who won the 2000 French Open on home soil, delighting the Parisian crowd at Roland Garros.