Since the start of the Open Era, tennis has seen champions of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. Young champions like Emma Raducanu shocked the world with their overnight success and veterans like Rafael Nadal continue to show they still very much have what it takes to challenge right at the top.
GiveMeSport Women has looked at the eight oldest players who have won a Grand Slam title since 1968. Age: 33 years, 199 days Tournament: US Open 2015 Pennetta won just one major tournament during her career and she had to wait until her final year on the court to do so.
The Italian turned pro in 2000 and won her first and only Grand Slam title 15 years later at the US Open. She beat childhood friend Roberta Vinci in the first ever major all-Italian final.
Pennetta retired a month after her maiden title win. Age: 33 years, 263 days Tournament: Wimbledon 1990 Considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time, Navratilova won an impressive 18 Grand Slam titles during her career, including an all-time record number of Wimbledon titles.