Greatest U.S. Open Champions of the Open Era (Women)

Kim Clijsters, 3-Time and Defending U.S. Open Champion (Getty)

The 2011 U.S. Open began yesterday (results throughout, here) and Sports List of the Day checked out the greatest men’s champions of the open era.  Today it’s the ladies’ turn.

The women have been vying for the U.S. Open title since 1887.  But the Open Era, when professionals were invited to play for the first time, began in 1968, same as the men.

Eleven women have won the U.S. Open more than once.  That’s today’s list.

Kim Clijsters, the defending champion, has taken home the trophy three times.  Chris Evert is the all-time leader with six U.S. Open, including a record four in a row.

For great coverage on the 2011 U.S. Open, also check out Bleacher Report’s Tennis Page.

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