Top 5 Players with most WTA -1000 titles since 2009

The WTA 1000 event represents one of the most highly esteemed events in the world of tennis. Notably, the marquee event has been organised by the WTA, which forms an integral part of the WTA tour. However, the term WTA1000 here stands for the champion, as they are awarded 1000 ranking points.

The marquee event plays a big role in players journeys, shaping and boosting their rankings and influencing the trajectory of the sport. In the same vein, here are the top 5 players with the most WTA 1000 title wins since 2009.

5. Petra Kvitova

Petra Kvitova also places herself on the elite list, having nine titles to her name in her elite career. Notably, the two-time Wimbledon champion boasts an exceptional record of around 180 wins in the WTA-1000  events, placing her on the elite list. Her main journey started in 2011, and then she didn't look back once. She has nine titles to her name.

4. Simona Halep

Tennis great Simona Halep also places herself on the elite list, with nine titles to her name since 2009. The Romanian tennis star holds 186 wins to her name in the WTA 1000 tournament. Notably, the star player gains recognition after her great win over Serena Williams in the 2019 Wimbledon final.

3.Iga Swiatek

The great player, Iga Swiatek, has nine titles to her name. Notably, she achieved this great win during the Mutua Madrid Open 2024. She defeated Aryna Sabalenka in three hours and eleven minutes of the intense game. Moreover, Swiatek claimed a 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (9/7) victory to secure the Madrid Open trophy for the first time.

“Well, who is going to say now that women’s tennis is boring, right?. I was surprised that in the third set I felt the best mentally. I remember exactly when he was playing (Daniil) Medvedev in Australia (Open final in 2022) and it clicked for him. He also struggled for a bit of time, he was tense and I think stressed. That kind of gave me hope that maybe it will click, even after two hours. I think it was the most intense and, like, crazy final I played," Iga said after the win over Aryna Sabalenka.

2. Victoria Azarenka

The tennis player Victoria Azarenka has 10 titles to her name and a WTA tour record of over 200 wins in the 1000 events. Notably, she achieved this milestone after defeating Tatjana Maria in straight sets at the Madrid Open in 2024. Notably, by March 2009, she was in the top 10 rankings among tennis players globally, and March 2011 witnessed her reaching a commendable position of third in the world ranking.

1. Serena Williams

Tennis star Serena Williams has had a total of 13 titles to her name since 2009. Notably, the star player has taken the game to the epitome of excellence with her huge success in the tennis fraternity. Moreover, the great player has 23 Grand Slam titles to her name, making the most of her career.