Youngest Wimbledon Winners: How Mirra Andreeva Would Rank

The Wimbledon Championships, steeped in tradition and prestige, have witnessed many remarkable feats by young players. Determining where Mirra Andreeva, currently 18 years old, would rank among the youngest female champions requires examining the ages of previous winners.

The Youngest Champions in Wimbledon History

Lottie Dod: The Record Holder

Charlotte “Lottie” Dod holds the distinction of being the youngest ever winner of the Wimbledon Ladies’ Singles title. She triumphed in 1887 at the tender age of 15 years and 285 days. Dod’s victory over defending champion Blanche Bingley marked the beginning of a remarkable career, including five Wimbledon titles. Beyond tennis, Dod excelled in various sports, earning recognition as “The most versatile female athlete of all-time” by the Guinness Book of Records.

Martina Hingis: The Youngest in the Open Era

Martina Hingis is the youngest Wimbledon women’s singles champion in the Open Era (since 1967). She captured the title in 1997 at 16 years and 278 days old. Hingis, already ranked World No. 1, demonstrated exceptional court intelligence and composure throughout the tournament. In the final, she defeated Jana Novotná in a memorable match. Hingis also holds the distinction of being the youngest ever Wimbledon champion across all formats, as she won the Doubles title in 1996.

Other Young Notable Champions

Several other women have achieved Wimbledon glory at a young age:

• Maria Sharapova: Won in 2004 at 17 years and 75 days.
• Steffi Graf: Won in 1988 at 19 years and 19 days.
• Evonne Goolagong: Won in 1971 at 19 years and 309 days.
• Chris Evert: Won in 1974 at 19 years and 335 days.

Mirra Andreeva’s Potential Ranking

Mirra Andreeva has shown great promise in her early career. As of July 2025, Andreeva is 18 years old. If Andreeva were to win Wimbledon at this age, she would rank third youngest.

Andreeva’s 2025 Wimbledon Performance

Seeded seventh at Wimbledon in 2025, Andreeva reached the quarterfinals. She defeated Mayar Sherif, Lucia Bronzetti, Hailey Baptiste, and Emma Navarro en route to the quarterfinals, where she lost to Belinda Bencic. Despite the loss, Andreeva’s performance marked her as the youngest Wimbledon quarterfinalist since 2007.