French Open Women's Singles Winners

The French Open is one of the four tennis majors that is played on outdoor clay courts. The first edition of French Open women’s singles was played in 1897 and the women’s doubles category was introduced in 1925. Since the inception of the event, 31 different women have won the singles title, with Christ Evert lifting the title a record seven times. The winner will receive a miniature replica of the Suzanne Lenglen Cup, which was named after Suzzane Lenglen, winner of the French Open in 1925 and 1926.

Alice Weiwers, Simone Iribarne Lafargue, and Raymonde Jones Veber won the editions held between 1941 and 1944. However, the French Tennis Federation did not count them and named the tournament Tournoi de France. Adine Masson holds the record for winning the most times, with five titles, when the tournament was opened to members of French tennis clubs and nationals.

Women’s singles rules have been changed since the first edition. Helen Wills Moody won the title four times when the tournament was open to international players before the open era. Women’s singles players who have won the title without losing a set include Evonne Goolagong, Billie Jean King, Chris Evert, Steffi Graf, Arantxa Sanchez Vicario, Justine Henin and Iga Swiatek.

List of French Open Women’s Singles Winners