Every Wimbledon women’s winner since 2000

24 years of winners

This century at Wimbledon has been anything but predictable. From dominant reigns to breakthrough moments, each women’s singles title has carried its own story. Here’s a year-by-year look at who won — and why it mattered.

Wimbledon 2000 – Venus Williams: A breakthrough on centre court

Venus defeated Lindsay Davenport to win her first Wimbledon title, launching a legendary Grand Slam journey.

Wimbledon 2002 – Serena Williams: Sister supremacy

Serena beat Venus in the final, beginning her own streak of Wimbledon success and sibling rivalry.

Wimbledon 2003 – Serena Williams: The rivalry returns

Another Serena–Venus final, this time Serena emerged victorious in three sets, adding to her growing legacy.

Wimbledon 2004 – Maria Sharapova: Teenage sensation

At just 17, Sharapova shocked Serena Williams in straight sets, announcing herself as a future superstar.

Wimbledon 2005 – Venus Williams: Epic final showdown

Venus beat Lindsay Davenport in a thrilling 9–7 third set, as the Guardian reported at the time, once again showing just how resilient she could be in the tight moments.

Wimbledon 2006 – Amélie Mauresmo: The French connection

Mauresmo came from a set down to defeat Justine Henin and lift her first and only Wimbledon title.

Wimbledon 2007 – Venus Williams: Centre court queen

Venus shut out Marion Bartoli 6–4, 6–1, securing her fourth Wimbledon singles trophy.

Wimbledon 2009 – Serena Williams: Back on top

Serena got her revenge on Venus with a commanding win in straight sets, taking back the Wimbledon title and proving she was still the one to beat on grass.

Wimbledon 2010 – Serena Williams: Complete domination

2010 finds Serena Williams at the peak of her powers. She swept Vera Zvonareva in straight sets. The American made Grand Slam tennis look easy for 66 minutes, as Express reported.

Wimbledon 2011 – Petra Kvitová: Czech lightning

Kvitová defeated Maria Sharapova 6–3, 6–4 to claim her first major—announcing herself as a serious contender on the WTA.

Wimbledon 2012 – Serena Williams: Five-time champion

Serena beat Agnieszka Radwańska in three tight sets, cementing her legacy with a fifth Wimbledon win.

Wimbledon 2013 – Marion Bartoli: Shock success

Bartoli claimed her only Grand Slam title in straight sets over Sabine Lisicki in a shock performance, especially given Lisicki's strong run in the tournament, which included a win over Serena Williams.

Wimbledon 2015 – Serena Williams: Title No. 6

Serena defeated Garbiñe Muguruza 6–4, 6–4, showcasing her clutch game on grass.

Wimbledon 2016 – Serena Williams: Calendar Grand Slam in sight

Serena beat Angelique Kerber 7–5, 6–3 and came within one title of a calendar Grand Slam, but it wasn't to be as she bowed out in the semis at the US Open, per Sky Sports.

Wimbledon 2017 – Garbiñe Muguruza: Surprise champion

Muguruza stunned Venus Williams 7–5, 6–0 to claim her second major and first Wimbledon title.

Wimbledon 2018 – Angelique Kerber: Redemption final

Kerber defeated Serena 6–3, 6–3, bouncing back from her loss in the 2016 final.

Wimbledon 2019 – Simona Halep: Serene slam

Halep beat Serena 6–2, 6–2 in one of the most decisive finals ever played. Just 56 mins on the court for this one, as the Daily Mail reported.

Wimbledon 2021 – Ashleigh Barty: A rare win for Australian tennis

Barty overcame Karolína Plíšková in three sets, becoming Australia’s first female Wimbledon singles champion since 1980.

Wimbledon 2022 – Elena Rybakina: First-time winner

Rybakina defeated Ons Jabeur 3–6, 6–2, 6–2—her first Grand Slam, and Kazakhstan’s first at Wimbledon.

Wimbledon 2023 – Markéta Vondroušová: Cinderella run

The unseeded Czech beat Ons Jabeur 6–4, 6–4 in a major upset, after recovering from illness en route.