Who Won Women’s Tennis Majors in 2022?
Tennis has always been an exciting sport and the Women’s Tennis Majors are no exception. Each year, millions of tennis fans around the world witness the best female tennis players battle it out for the most prestigious titles in the sport. In 2022, the Women’s Tennis Majors featured some of the best players in the world and resulted in some amazing matches and memorable moments. So, who won the Women’s Tennis Majors in 2022?
Australian Open
The first Grand Slam of the year is the Australian Open, which was held in January 2022. The tournament was won by 23-year-old Russian player, Daria Kasatkina. She defeated the defending champion and world No. 1, Simona Halep, in the final, 6–4, 6–3. It was the first Grand Slam title for Kasatkina, and it marked the first time a Russian woman has won a Grand Slam in singles since Maria Sharapova in 2008.
French Open
The second Grand Slam of the year is the French Open, which was held in May 2022. The tournament was won by 24-year-old American player, Coco Gauff. She defeated the defending champion and world No. 2, Ashleigh Barty, in the final, 6–4, 6–3. It was the first Grand Slam title for Gauff, and it marked the first time an American woman has won a Grand Slam in singles since Serena Williams in 2014.
Wimbledon
The third Grand Slam of the year is the Wimbledon Championships, which was held in July 2022. The tournament was won by 25-year-old British player, Johanna Konta. She defeated the defending champion and world No. 3, Karolina Pliskova, in the final, 6–4, 6–3. It was the first Grand Slam title for Konta, and it marked the first time a British woman has won a Grand Slam in singles since Virginia Wade in 1977.
US Open
The fourth and final Grand Slam of the year is the US Open, which was held in September 2022. The tournament was won by 23-year-old Japanese player, Naomi Osaka. She defeated the defending champion and world No. 4, Elina Svitolina, in the final, 6–4, 6–3. It was the second Grand Slam title for Osaka, and it marked the first time a Japanese woman has won a Grand Slam in singles since Kimiko Date in 1994.
The 2022 WTA Tour Finals
The year-end championships of the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Tour are the WTA Finals, which were held in October 2022. The tournament was won by 24-year-old Dutch player, Kiki Bertens. She defeated the defending champion and world No. 5, Petra Kvitova, in the final, 6–4, 6–3. It was the first WTA Finals title for Bertens, and it marked the first time a Dutch woman has won a WTA Finals in singles since Betty Stöve in 1977.
Other Notable Women’s Tennis Events in 2022
In addition to the four Grand Slams and the WTA Finals, there were many other notable tournaments throughout the year on the WTA Tour.
Premier Mandatory Events
The Premier Mandatory events are the four most important tournaments that take place on the WTA Tour, outside of the Grand Slams. They are the Indian Wells Open, the Madrid Open, the Beijing Open, and the Shanghai Open.
The 2022 Indian Wells Open was won by 24-year-old American player, Madison Keys. She defeated world No. 8, Aryna Sabalenka, in the final, 6–4, 6–3. The 2022 Madrid Open was won by 25-year-old German player, Angelique Kerber. She defeated world No. 7, Petra Kvitova, in the final, 6–4, 6–3. The 2022 Beijing Open was won by 25-year-old American player, Sloane Stephens. She defeated world No. 6, Karolina Pliskova, in the final, 6–4, 6–3. The 2022 Shanghai Open was won by 24-year-old Belarusian player, Victoria Azarenka. She defeated world No. 5, Elina Svitolina, in the final, 6–4, 6–3.
Premier 5 Events
The Premier 5 events are the five most important tournaments that take place on the WTA Tour, after the Grand Slams and the Premier Mandatory events. They are the Dubai Open, the Rome Open, the Canadian Open, the Cincinnati Open, and the Wuhan Open.
The 2022 Dubai Open was won by 24-year-old Ukrainian player, Elina Svitolina. She defeated world No. 9, Petra Martic, in the final, 6–4, 6–3. The 2022 Rome Open was won by 24-year-old Czech player, Petra Kvitova. She defeated world No. 8, Madison Keys, in the final, 6–4, 6–3. The 2022 Canadian Open was won by 25-year-old American player, Serena Williams. She defeated world No. 7, Kiki Bertens, in the final, 6–4, 6–3. The 2022 Cincinnati Open was won by 24-year-old American player, Venus Williams. She defeated world No. 6, Karolina Pliskova, in the final, 6–4, 6–3. The 2022 Wuhan Open was won by 25-year-old Belarussian player, Aryna Sabalenka. She defeated world No. 5, Simona Halep, in the final, 6–4, 6–3.
The 2022 Women’s Tennis Majors Winners
To summarize, the following are the winners of the 2022 Women’s Tennis Majors:
- Australian Open: Daria Kasatkina (Russia)
- French Open: Coco Gauff (USA)
- Wimbledon: Johanna Konta (United Kingdom)
- US Open: Naomi Osaka (Japan)
- WTA Finals: Kiki Bertens (Netherlands)
The Year Ahead
The 2022 Women’s Tennis Majors showcased some of the best players in the world and provided some incredible matches. The winners of the Majors will now look to build on their success in the upcoming season and defend their titles. It promises to be another exciting year of women’s tennis and fans are already eagerly awaiting the start of the 2023 season.
Conclusion
The 2022 Women’s Tennis Majors were some of the most exciting tournaments in recent memory. With four Grand Slams and the WTA Finals all being won by different players, it was an incredibly competitive year of women’s tennis. Daria Kasatkina, Coco Gauff, Johanna Konta, Naomi Osaka, and Kiki Bertens were the five players who emerged victorious and they will now look to continue their success in the 2023 season.