Since the dawn of the Open Era in 1968, the US Open has crowned some of the greatest champions in women’s tennis history. From Billie Jean King’s trailblazing triumphs to Chris Evert’s dominance, from Steffi Graf and Serena Williams to modern stars like Coco Gauff and Iga Świątek — the New York finals have delivered unforgettable rivalries, iconic performances, and emotional victories on the hard courts of Flushing Meadows.
This comprehensive list highlights every US Open women’s singles final from 1968 through 2024, including the winner, runner-up, and match scores. It’s the ultimate resource for tennis fans eager to revisit legendary champions and the rising stars who etched their names into history under the lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium.
All US Open Women’s Singles Finals – Champions & Set Scores – since 1968
| Year | Winner | Runner-Up | 1st Set | 2nd Set | 3rd Set |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Virginia Wade [GBR] | Billie Jean King [USA] | 6–4 | 6–2 | – |
| 1969 | Margaret Court (3) [AUS] | Nancy Richey [USA] | 6–2 | 6–2 | – |
| 1970 | Margaret Court (4) [AUS] | Rosemary Casals [USA] | 6–2 | 2–6 | 6–1 |
| 1971 | Billie Jean King (2) [USA] | Rosemary Casals [USA] | 6–4 | 7–6(5–2) | – |
| 1972 | Billie Jean King (3) [USA] | Kerry Melville [AUS] | 6–3 | 7–5 | – |
| 1973 | Margaret Court (5) [AUS] | Evonne Goolagong [AUS] | 7–6(5–2) | 5–7 | 6–2 |
| 1974 | Billie Jean King (4) [USA] | Evonne Goolagong [AUS] | 3–6 | 6–3 | 7–5 |
| 1975 | Chris Evert [USA] | Evonne Goolagong [AUS] | 5–7 | 6–4 | 6–2 |
| 1976 | Chris Evert (2) [USA] | Evonne Goolagong [AUS] | 6–3 | 6–0 | – |
| 1977 | Chris Evert (3) [USA] | Wendy Turnbull [AUS] | 7–6(7–3) | 6–2 | – |
| 1978 | Chris Evert (4) [USA] | Pam Shriver [USA] | 7–5 | 6–4 | – |
| 1979 | Tracy Austin [USA] | Chris Evert [USA] | 6–4 | 6–3 | – |
| 1980 | Chris Evert (5) [USA] | Hana Mandlíková [TCH] | 5–7 | 6–1 | 6–1 |
| 1981 | Tracy Austin (2) [USA] | Martina Navratilova [USA] | 1–6 | 7–6(7–4) | 7–6(7–1) |
| 1982 | Chris Evert (6) [USA] | Hana Mandlíková [TCH] | 6–3 | 6–1 | – |
| 1983 | Martina Navratilova [USA] | Chris Evert [USA] | 6–1 | 6–3 | – |
| 1984 | Martina Navratilova (2) [USA] | Chris Evert [USA] | 4–6 | 6–4 | 6–4 |
| 1985 | Hana Mandlíková [TCH] | Martina Navratilova [USA] | 7–6(7–3) | 1–6 | 7–6(7–2) |
| 1986 | Martina Navratilova (3) [USA] | Helena Suková [TCH] | 6–3 | 6–2 | – |
| 1987 | Martina Navratilova (4) [USA] | Steffi Graf [FRG] | 7–6(7–4) | 6–1 | – |
| 1988 | Steffi Graf [FRG] | Gabriela Sabatini [ARG] | 6–3 | 3–6 | 6–1 |
| 1989 | Steffi Graf (2) [FRG] | Martina Navratilova [USA] | 3–6 | 7–5 | 6–1 |
| 1990 | Gabriela Sabatini [ARG] | Steffi Graf [FRG] | 6–2 | 7–6(7–4) | – |
| 1991 | Monica Seles [YUG] | Martina Navratilova [USA] | 7–6(7–1) | 6–1 | – |
| 1992 | Monica Seles (2) [YUG] | Arantxa Sánchez Vicario [ESP] | 6–3 | 6–3 | – |
| 1993 | Steffi Graf (3) [GER] | Helena Suková [CZE] | 6–3 | 6–3 | – |
| 1994 | Arantxa Sánchez Vicario [ESP] | Steffi Graf [GER] | 1–6 | 7–6(7–3) | 6–4 |
| 1995 | Steffi Graf (4) [GER] | Monica Seles [USA] | 7–6(8–6) | 0–6 | 6–3 |
| 1996 | Steffi Graf (5) [GER] | Monica Seles [USA] | 7–5 | 6–4 | – |
| 1997 | Martina Hingis [SUI] | Venus Williams [USA] | 6–0 | 6–4 | – |
| 1998 | Lindsay Davenport [USA] | Martina Hingis [SUI] | 6–3 | 7–5 | – |
| 1999 | Serena Williams [USA] | Martina Hingis [SUI] | 6–3 | 7–6(7–4) | – |
| 2000 | Venus Williams [USA] | Lindsay Davenport [USA] | 6–4 | 7–5 | – |
| 2001 | Venus Williams (2) [USA] | Serena Williams [USA] | 6–2 | 6–4 | – |
| 2002 | Serena Williams (2) [USA] | Venus Williams [USA] | 6–4 | 6–3 | – |
| 2003 | Justine Henin [BEL] | Kim Clijsters [BEL] | 7–5 | 6–1 | – |
| 2004 | Svetlana Kuznetsova [RUS] | Elena Dementieva [RUS] | 6–3 | 7–5 | – |
| 2005 | Kim Clijsters [BEL] | Mary Pierce [FRA] | 6–3 | 6–1 | – |
| 2006 | Maria Sharapova [RUS] | Justine Henin [BEL] | 6–4 | 6–4 | – |
| 2007 | Justine Henin (2) [BEL] | Svetlana Kuznetsova [RUS] | 6–1 | 6–3 | – |
| 2008 | Serena Williams (3) [USA] | Jelena Janković [SRB] | 6–4 | 7–5 | – |
| 2009 | Kim Clijsters (2) [BEL] | Caroline Wozniacki [DEN] | 7–5 | 6–3 | – |
| 2010 | Kim Clijsters (3) [BEL] | Vera Zvonareva [RUS] | 6–2 | 6–1 | – |
| 2011 | Samantha Stosur [AUS] | Serena Williams [USA] | 6–2 | 6–3 | – |
| 2012 | Serena Williams (4) [USA] | Victoria Azarenka [BLR] | 6–2 | 2–6 | 7–5 |
| 2013 | Serena Williams (5) [USA] | Victoria Azarenka [BLR] | 7–5 | 6–7(6–8) | 6–1 |
| 2014 | Serena Williams (6) [USA] | Caroline Wozniacki [DEN] | 6–3 | 6–3 | – |
| 2015 | Flavia Pennetta [ITA] | Roberta Vinci [ITA] | 7–6(7–4) | 6–2 | – |
| 2016 | Angelique Kerber [GER] | Karolína Plíšková [CZE] | 6–3 | 4–6 | 6–4 |
| 2017 | Sloane Stephens [USA] | Madison Keys [USA] | 6–3 | 6–0 | – |
| 2018 | Naomi Osaka [JPN] | Serena Williams [USA] | 6–2 | 6–4 | – |
| 2019 | Bianca Andreescu [CAN] | Serena Williams [USA] | 6–3 | 7–5 | – |
| 2020 | Naomi Osaka (2) [JPN] | Victoria Azarenka [BLR] | 1–6 | 6–3 | 6–3 |
| 2021 | Emma Raducanu [GBR] | Leylah Fernandez [CAN] | 6–4 | 6–3 | – |
| 2022 | Iga Świątek [POL] | Ons Jabeur [TUN] | 6–2 | 7–6(7–5) | – |
| 2023 | Coco Gauff [USA] | Aryna Sabalenka | 2–6 | 6–3 | 6–2 |
| 2024 | Aryna Sabalenka | Jessica Pegula [USA] | 7–5 | 7–5 | – |