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Womens Tennis Majors Duration Statistics

The average duration of women's tennis majors is typically around two weeks.

Last Updated: June 20, 2024

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In this post, we will explore various statistics related to the duration of women’s tennis matches in Grand Slam tournaments. From the average length of matches to historical milestones and intriguing trends, these statistics provide insight into the evolving landscape of women’s tennis on the big stage.

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"On average, women's singles matches at the US Open last about 1 hour and 42 minutes."

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"Women's Tennis Association (WTA) matches in Grand Slam tournaments were on average 1 hour and 42 minutes long in 2018."

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"The longest women's singles match in Grand Slam history lasted 4 hours and 44 minutes at the 1984 Virginia Slims Championships."

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"As of 2021, women's matches make up about 45% of the televised airtime during tennis Grand Slam tournaments."

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"At Wimbledon, ladies' singles matches have been just over 2 hours on average since 2000."

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"Since 2007, the average duration of women's tennis matches in Grand Slam tournaments has increased by about 10 minutes."

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"The shortest Grand Slam final in women's singles history was at the 1988 French Open and lasted only 34 minutes."

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"The 2008 Wimbledon women's singles final between Venus Williams and Serena Williams lasted 1 hour and 51 minutes."

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"The 2021 Australian Open women's singles final between Naomi Osaka and Jennifer Brady lasted 1 hour and 17 minutes."

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"In 2015, the average duration of a WTA Tour match was 93 minutes."

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"The longest women's singles match at the US Open lasted 2 hours and 50 minutes in 2018."

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"The longest women's final in Wimbledon history was in 2005 between Venus Williams and Lindsay Davenport, lasting 2 hours and 45 minutes."

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"At the Australian Open in 2012, the average match length for women was 1 hour and 38 minutes."

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"The shortest women's singles match at a Grand Slam event was just 23 minutes in 1969."

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"The longest match in women's tennis history took place at a 1984 Virginia Slims event in Richmond, United States, lasting 6 hours and 31 minutes."

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"The longest Women's match in Wimbledon history was played between Chanda Rubin and Patricia Hy-Boulais in 1995, which lasted 3 hours and 45 minutes."

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"The 2019 US Open women's singles final between Bianca Andreescu and Serena Williams lasted 1 hour and 40 minutes."

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"The shortest top-level women's singles match in Open Era history lasted just 20 minutes. Jean Hepner won against the fellow American Donna Young at the Virginia Slims Championships in 1984."

In summary, women’s singles matches in tennis Grand Slam tournaments exhibit a wide range of durations, from the shortest at just 20 minutes to the longest lasting over 6 hours. The average match length varies across tournaments and years, with noticeable increases over time. Television coverage typically allocates a significant portion of airtime to women’s matches, highlighting the growing popularity and recognition of women’s tennis. The historical context of notable match durations adds depth to the statistical analysis, offering insights into the evolution of women’s tennis and the remarkable performances that have shaped the sport.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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