Helen Wills Moody

Wills won a total of 31 Grand Slam titles, including 19 singles titles, 9 doubles titles, and 3 mixed doubles titles. She won her first Grand Slam singles title at the U.S. Championships (now the US Open) in 1923 and went on to win a remarkable eight Wimbledon singles titles and seven U.S. Championships singles titles.

Known for her powerful groundstrokes, exceptional footwork, and mental toughness, Wills was virtually unbeatable during her prime. She had a dominant rivalry with French tennis player Suzanne Lenglen, which captivated tennis fans of the era.

Off the court, Wills was known for her private and reserved personality, often keeping a distance from the media spotlight. After retiring from competitive tennis in 1938, she focused on her career as an artist and lived a quiet life until her passing in 1998.

Helen Wills Moody's legacy in tennis endures, and she is remembered as one of the sport's most iconic and influential figures.