serena williams grand slams — 39 Major Titles and Records

Introduction: Why Serena Williams’ Grand Slams Matter

Serena Williams’ record at Grand Slam tournaments is central to any conversation about the greatest players in tennis. Her achievements span singles, doubles and mixed doubles, setting benchmarks in the Open era and shaping modern women’s tennis. Understanding her Grand Slam record helps explain her influence on the sport and why each major final drew global attention.

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Career totals and notable records

Across singles, doubles and mixed doubles, Serena Williams has amassed 39 Grand Slam titles: 23 in singles, 14 in women’s doubles and 2 in mixed doubles. Her 23 singles majors place her second on the all‑time list and first in the Open era. She is one of only five women to hold all four major singles titles simultaneously (2002–03). The Williams sisters’ doubles partnership produced 14 Grand Slam doubles titles and remains unbeaten in Grand Slam finals.

Milestones and match history

Serena’s Grand Slam journey began as a 16‑year‑old, when she upset sixth‑seeded Irina Spirlea at the 1998 Australian Open. By the point of the referenced reporting, she had played 346 Grand Slam matches. She has continued to perform strongly into her 30s, recording 96 major match wins and adding nine Grand Slam titles in that decade of her career. Her finals‑win percentage at Slams is exceptional and, by some measures, tops other legends of the Open era such as Steffi Graf, Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert. One opponent she has beaten frequently at majors is Victoria Azarenka.

Selected Grand Slam finals

Highlights from finals listed in contemporary summaries include her 2015 Australian Open victory over Maria Sharapova (6–3, 7–6(5)), the 2013 French Open win versus Sharapova (6–4, 6–4), and multiple Australian Open successes (for example 2003, 2007 and 2010 finals). She also featured in high‑profile finals against her sister Venus, including major finals in 2002 and 2003.

Conclusion: Legacy and significance

Serena Williams’ Grand Slam record cements her as one of tennis’ defining figures. Her totals across formats, longevity and success in finals underline a rare combination of dominance and resilience. For readers, the immediate significance is clear: her achievements set a high bar for future generations, and statistics such as total match wins and major titles will remain benchmarks for comparisons and forecasts in the sport.