Top five youngest women's singles champions at Canadian Open

At just 15, Jennifer Capriati became the youngest Canadian Open winner.

Chris Evert and Monica Seles have won the most titles in Canadian Open history, but neither features in this list of the youngest champions. Winning this prestigious WTA 1000 event is a massive achievement in itself, but doing so before even turning 20 demands exceptional skill, resilience, and maturity.

Jennifer Capriati’s record as the youngest champion remains unmatched. Alongside her, several young champions carved their names in history with remarkable victories over elite players, marking the Canadian Open as a launchpad for the all-important US Open.

Youngest women’s singles champions at the Canadian Open-

5. Bianca Andreescu (2019) – 19 years, 345 days old

Bianca Andreescu’s fairy-tale win in Toronto fired up the nation. Only the second ever local to triumph on home soil, Andreescu conquered the Canadian Open by defying injuries and expectations, defeating powerhouse Serena Williams in a thrilling final.

Her blend of tactical brilliance and grit made this victory a defining milestone, as she also overcame the likes of Karolína Plíšková, Kiki Bertens, and Sofia Kenin in the semi-final. This title was a springboard for her US Open triumph later that year.

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4. Tracy Austin (1981) – 18 years, 327 days old

Tracy Austin won the 1981 Canadian Open by defeating reigning Wimbledon champion Chris Evert 6–1, 6–4 in the final, marking her third title of that year and the 30th of her career.

Along the way, she beat top competitors Martina Navratilova and Evert herself in straight sets, showcasing her dominant form. This was her only triumph on Canadian soil.

3. Martina Hingis (1999) – 18 years and 254 days

Martina Hingis beat four-time defending champion Monica Seles 6–4, 6–4 in the final, ending Seles’ Open Era tournament win streak, to claim the Canadian Open in 1999. The Swiss tennis icon successfully defended her crown against Serena Williams in the final next year, with the score of 0–6, 6–3, 3–0.

2. Belinda Bencic (2015) – 18 years, 159 days old

The summer of 2015 saw the rise of Swiss teenager Belinda Bencic, who stunned the tennis world at the Rogers Cup in Toronto. At just 18, she defeated four top-10 players—Serena Williams, Simona Halep, Caroline Wozniacki, and Ana Ivanovic—in a remarkable run that echoed Martina Hingis’ triumph fifteen years earlier.

Though that remains her only WTA 1000 title, Bencic has since added nine career singles titles and an Olympic gold medal to her name. Her versatility and court craft have kept her competitive at the highest level, with a career-high ranking of World No. 4 in 2020 underscoring her lasting threat on tour.

1. Jennifer Capriati (1991) – 15 years, 129 days old

At just 15 years, 129 days old, Jennifer Capriati became the youngest Canadian Open champion in 1991. En route to the title, she defeated top-seed Gabriela Sabatini in the final, showcasing poise beyond her years. Notably, she also beat Arantxa Sánchez Vicario and Helena Suková.

This triumph marked her only Canadian Open title, with her fearless baseline play and mental toughness defining the campaign’s most memorable aspects.

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