Top five women's singles players with most Canadian Open titles in Open Era

Chris Evert and Monica Seles are the joint-highest Canadian Open title holders in women’s singles, with four titles each.

Women’s tennis has seen Americans dominate hard-court tennis, and the Canadian Open was no exception. Three out of the five highest title holders belong to the USA, underscoring the country’s never-ending ability to produce quality talent.

Current two-time winner Jessica Pegula will be eyeing a three-peat in 2025 and could join Williams and Halep with three titles already at the tournament. Interestingly, only two Canadians have won their home tournament: Faye Urban in 1969 and Bianca Andreescu in 2019.

Women’s singles with most Canadian Open titles-

5. Simona Halep – 3 (2016, 2018, 2022)

Simona Halep’s three Canadian Open triumphs stand out for her resilience and consistency across different years and cities. She won in Montreal twice (2016, 2018) and Toronto once (2022), cementing her status as Canada’s quintessential modern champion.

The Romanian lost her maiden final in 2015 against Belinda Bencic, but went to make amends the very next year, beating Madison Keys, demonstrating her immense mental resolve. She also beat Sloane Stephens and Beatriz Haddad Maia later to complete her three-peat.

4. Serena Williams – 3 (2001, 2011, 2013)

Any list of the most titles by a female is always incomplete without Serena Williams. The American legend brought her trademark power and mental fortitude to the Canadian Open, with her first win coming early in her career in 2001. The 2011 and 2013 crowns marked her continued dominance into her veteran years.

After losing the 2000 final to Martina Hingis, where an injury forced Williams to retire after winning the first set, she beat Jennifer Capriati in 2001, followed by notable wins over Samantha Stosur and Sorana Cirstea in 2011 and 2013.

3. Martina Navratilova – 3 (1983, 1984, 1986)

Martina Navratilova won the Canadian Open singles titles three times in the Open Era, with memorable finals against top competitors marking each victory. In the 1983 final, she defeated Chris Evert 6–4, 4–6, 6–1 in a fiercely contested match that showcased her aggressive serve-and-volley style and tactical brilliance under pressure.

She again bested Evert in the 1984 final, affirming her dominance over one of tennis’s greatest rivalries. In 1986, the American claimed her third title by overcoming Helena Suková, demonstrating her resilience and ability to outplay emerging stars.

2. Monica Seles – 4 (1995, 1996, 1997, 1998)

Monica Seles’ dominant four-peat from 1995 to 1998 remains one of the most impressive streaks in Canadian Open history. Winning in both Toronto and Montreal, Seles toppled rivals like Amanda Coetzer, Arantxa Sánchez Vicario, and Anke Huber in her championship matches.

She was also a finalist in 1992 and 1999, confirming her status as a perennial contender. Seles’ relentless attacking style and baseline aggression made her nearly unbeatable on North American hard courts in the mid-to-late 1990s.

1. Chris Evert – 4 (1974, 1980, 1984, 1985)

Chris Evert excelled at the Canadian Open over more than a decade, capturing four titles on both clay and hard courts—a rare feat as the event transitioned surfaces.

Evert’s wins came over a diverse group of finalists, including Julie Heldman, Virginia Ruzici, Alycia Moulton, and Claudia Kohde-Kilsch. Runner-up finishes in 1981 and 1983 further illustrate her remarkable longevity and consistency.

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