Top five players with most titles in women's singles at Berlin Open

Steffi Graf won the most titles in women’s singles at the Berlin Open.

The Berlin Open, historically one of the premier clay-court tennis tournaments on the WTA Tour, has seen several legends of women’s tennis etch their names into its rich history. Taking place in the heart of West Germany, the WTA-500 event has long served as a key preparation for Wimbledon and attracted many of the sport’s greatest champions.

On that note, let’s take a look at the top five players with the most titles in women’s singles at the Berlin Open.

Helga Masthoff – 2

A German mainstay before the tournament moved to clay-only, Helga Masthoff won Berlin’s Open Era titles in 1973 and 1974, famously defeating Pat Walkden Pretorius and Martina Navratilova, respectively. Her victory over the young Navratilova in 1974, with the crowd’s support, signalled a power shift.

As a household hero, she brought the energy and national pride that fueled the tournament’s rise in post-war German tennis.

Conchita Martínez – 2

Conchita Martínez, Spain’s clay-court craftsman, captured Berlin titles in 1998 (beating Mauresmo) and 2000 (defeating Coetzer). Her 1998 win was a showcase of consistency and tactical precision, while her 2000 victory helped reclaim preeminence on clay after a less eventful season.

Martínez’s campaigns were calm and calculated, blending heavy topspin and patience, preparing her for future Wimbledon glory while the grass era was paused.

Amélie Mauresmo – 2

Amélie Mauresmo triumphed in Berlin’s Tier I clay event twice: stunning Capriati in 2001 and Venus Williams in 2004. Her 2001 title came via a thrilling three-setter over Capriati, and in 2004 she advanced with a walkover, though not without momentum after a five-set triumph in the semis, against Capriati yet again.

Justine Henin – 3

Justine Henin claimed three Berlin titles—all on clay, over Serena Williams in 2002, Kim Clijsters in 2003, and Nadia Petrova in 2005. Her 2002 victory was defining as she stunned former World No. 1 Serena in a rollercoaster final.

In 2003, she bested compatriot Clijsters in yet another emotionally-charged rematch. A marathon win over Petrova in 2005 showcased her distinctive backhand resilience and cemented Berlin’s place in the clay-court legacy.

Steffi Graf – 9

Steffi Graf’s dominance at the Berlin Open is unmatched, with nine titles spanning a decade. Her first win came in 1986, when she defeated the legendary Martina Navratilova. The German’s Berlin campaigns were often marked by her clinical baseline play and mental toughness, frequently overcoming top contemporaries such as Monica Seles and Arantxa Sánchez Vicario in the finals.

Notably, her 1988 victory was part of her historic Golden Slam season. As a tribute to Graf’s domination and heroics in the competition, the centre court is now named ‘Steffi Graf Stadion’.

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