Most of my articles focus on the state of men's tennis, but I'd like to talk about the women this time around. Many believe that it's the biggest women's sport in the world, and I would agree.
Women are faster, stronger, and harder working in the world of professional tennis and we've been lucky enough to see some absolutely great players. Here are the 7 best since'80, in my opinion.
Coming in at number seven on my list is Venus Williams. In her late 20s now, she's been in pro tennis for 15 years and she's simply been phenomenal. With many grand slam wins and a firm grip on Wimbledon, she's one of the best women to ever play the sport.
6. Justine Henin. At her peak, she was beating both of the Williams sisters. She retired early though. Lucky for us, she just announced a comeback. At just 27 years old, there's plenty of gas left in the tank here.
The next player on my list is one who I do believe should have been ranked higher, if not for a very unfortunate event. Monica Seles was the best woman in the world in her young prime, even beating the likes of Steffi Graf with ease. Unfortunately, a fanatical lunatic decided to stab her during a match, which effectively ruined her career.
4. Chris Evert. She ruled the'70s and part of the'80s, and had a long, successful career.' grand slams says it all.
Serena Williams has one more grand slam win than sister Venus, and she's a year younger. This pegs her at number three on my list, and I believe that she'll win a handful of additional slams through the rest of her career.
At number two is Martina Navratilova, who many might believe is the best woman to ever play the sport. She has an incredible number of grand slams (18) and her career lasted for many years.
1. Steffi Graf. The queen of women's tennis, she was the Roger Federer of the women's game. 22 grand slams.
Women are faster, stronger, and harder working in the world of professional tennis and we've been lucky enough to see some absolutely great players. Here are the 7 best since'80, in my opinion.
Coming in at number seven on my list is Venus Williams. In her late 20s now, she's been in pro tennis for 15 years and she's simply been phenomenal. With many grand slam wins and a firm grip on Wimbledon, she's one of the best women to ever play the sport.
6. Justine Henin. At her peak, she was beating both of the Williams sisters. She retired early though. Lucky for us, she just announced a comeback. At just 27 years old, there's plenty of gas left in the tank here.
The next player on my list is one who I do believe should have been ranked higher, if not for a very unfortunate event. Monica Seles was the best woman in the world in her young prime, even beating the likes of Steffi Graf with ease. Unfortunately, a fanatical lunatic decided to stab her during a match, which effectively ruined her career.
4. Chris Evert. She ruled the'70s and part of the'80s, and had a long, successful career.' grand slams says it all.
Serena Williams has one more grand slam win than sister Venus, and she's a year younger. This pegs her at number three on my list, and I believe that she'll win a handful of additional slams through the rest of her career.
At number two is Martina Navratilova, who many might believe is the best woman to ever play the sport. She has an incredible number of grand slams (18) and her career lasted for many years.
1. Steffi Graf. The queen of women's tennis, she was the Roger Federer of the women's game. 22 grand slams.
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