Top 10 WTA Grand Slam Performers of the Decade (2010–2019)
As the decade comes to a close, it’s time to look back on who performed the best in the 40 Grand Slam Championships that took place between 2010 and 2019. Putting favorites aside, we used the numbers to rank the top 10 WTA performers of the biggest tournaments of the 2010s. From the blistering Aussie heat, to the dusty red clay of Paris. On the fresh cut lawns in Wimbledon and amidst the screaming crowds in New York City, these 10 women rose above the rest to perform their best when it counted the most. If you missed it, go read our post on the top 10 ATP performers of the decade.
How they’re ranked
Grand Slam performers are ranked by number of Grand Slam titles won between 2010 and 2019. If tied, number of runner-up appearances is considered before average points per Slam. Thus, Simona Halep ranks over Li Na because she was runner up three times (once more than Li Na), even though Li Na’s points per Slam rating is much higher.
WTA points earned at Grand Slams:
| Champion | 2,000 |
| Runner-up | 1,300 |
| Semifinal | 780 |
| Quarterfinal | 430 |
| Fourth round | 240 |
| Third round | 130 |
| Second Round | 70 |
| First Round | 10 |
1. Serena Williams
Grand Slam titles: 12 (Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, US Open)
Percentage of available titles won: 30%
Runner-up: seven times
Total points earned in Grand Slams: 37,490
Average points per Slam entered: 1,136.06
Turned pro: 1995
2. Angelique Kerber
Grand Slam titles: 3 (Australian Open, Wimbledon, US Open)
Percentage of available titles won: 7.5%
Runner-up: once
Total points earned in Grand Slams: 14,400
Average points per Slam entered: 361
Turned pro: 2003
3. Maria Sharapova
Grand Slam titles: 2 (French Open)
Percentage of available titles won: 5%
Runner-up: four times
Total points earned in Grand Slams: 16,320
Average points per Slam entered: 526.45
Turned pro: 2001
4. Simona Halep
Grand Slam titles: 2 (French Open, Wimbledon)
Percentage of available titles won: 5%
Runner-up: three times
Total Points Earned in Grand Slams: 13,782
Average points per Slam entered: 344.55
Turned pro: 2006
5. Li Na
Grand Slam titles: 2 (Australian Open, French Open)
Runner-up: twice
Total Points Earned in Grand Slams: 10,130
Average points per Slam entered: 533.16
Turned pro: 1999
Retired: 2002–2004, 2014–
ITHoF induction: 2019
6. Victoria Azarenka
Grand Slam titles: 2 (Australian Open)
Percentage of available titles won: 5%
Runner-up: twice
Total points earned in Grand Slams: 13,960
Average points per Slam entered: 423.03
Turned pro: 2003
7. Petra Kvitova
Grand Slam titles: 2 (Wimbledon)
Percentage of available titles won: 5%
Runner-up: once
Total points earned in Grand Slams: 12,830
Average points per Slam entered: 337.63
Turned pro: 2006
8. Garbiñe Muguruza
Grand Slam titles: 2 (French Open, Wimbledon)
Runner-up: once
Total points earned in Grand Slams: 9,670
Average points per Slam entered: 322.33
Turned pro: 2012
9. Kim Clijsters
Grand Slam titles: 2 (Australian Open, US Open)
Runner-up: zero times
Total points earned in Grand Slams: 5,720
Average points per Slam entered: 715
Turned pro: 1997
Retired: 2007–2009, 2012–2020
ITHoF induction: 2017
10. Naomi Osaka
Grand Slam titles: 2 (Australian Open, US Open)
Runner-up: zero times
Total points earned in Grand Slams: 5,632
Average points per Slam entered: 331.29
Turned pro: 2013
Who will make the 2020–2029 list?
We can’t even imagine what the next “Grand Slam performers of the decade” list will look like. We’re more than excited to be there watching the stars of tomorrow stamp their place in tennis history alongside customers and friends both new and old!
As the experts in tennis travel, we’ll take you to Grand Slams and Masters 1000 events to see the biggest stars make history in 2020. See you in the new year!
