Memphis Classic tournament history

The Memphis Classic brought WTA Tour tennis back to Memphis in 2026.

Explore Memphis Classic champions and finals from 1980 to 2026. Open an edition for its draw and match results, or compare the title leaders below.

Arrows show an edition's recorded category and documented modern equivalent; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Recorded outcomes
8
First recorded
1980
Latest recorded
2026
Latest champion

Record Book

Career Leaders

Most Titles

Open Era singles titles.

  1. 1 Lisa Raymond 2 titles
    2002, 2003

Champion Records

Youngest & Oldest Champions

Age at the start of the tournament.

  1. Kristina Liutova 16.5 years
    Youngest · 2026
  2. Renee Richards 45.8 years
    Oldest · 1980

Lowest-Ranked Champion

Entering singles ranking.

  1. 1 Kristina Liutova No. 229
    2026

Most Consecutive Titles

Titles in consecutive held editions.

  1. 1 Lisa Raymond 2 consecutive titles
    2002–2003

Longest Title Span

Years between a player's first and last title.

  1. 1 Lisa Raymond 1 years
    2002–2003

Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.

Tournament Outcomes by Season

SeasonWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataCategorySurface
2026 Kristina Liutova #229 1-6 6-1 6-3 Darja Vidmanova #114 H2H Match data WTA 250 Hard
2011 Magdalena Rybarikova #105 6-2 0-0 (ret.) Rebecca Marino #80 H2H Match data International → modern equivalent WTA 250 Hard
2007 Venus Williams #54 6-1 6-1 Shahar Peer #17 H2H Match data Tier III → modern equivalent WTA 250 Hard
2006 Sofia Arvidsson #47 6-2 2-6 6-3 Marta Domachowska #51 H2H Match data Tier III → modern equivalent WTA 250 Hard
2004 Vera Zvonareva #12 4-6 6-4 7-5 Lisa Raymond #24 H2H Match data Tier III → modern equivalent WTA 250 Hard
2003 Lisa Raymond #21 6-3 6-2 Amanda Coetzer #23 H2H Match data Tier III → modern equivalent WTA 250 Hard
2002 Lisa Raymond #21 4-6 6-3 7-6(9) Alexandra Stevenson #36 H2H Match data Tier III → modern equivalent WTA 250 Hard
1980 Renee Richards 4-6 6-4 6-3 Bonnie Gadusek H2H Match data WTA 250 —

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Memphis Classic held?
Memphis Classic is held in Memphis, United States.
Who is the latest recorded Memphis Classic winner?
The 2026 Memphis Classic was won by Kristina Liutova, who defeated Darja Vidmanova 1-6 6-1 6-3.
Who has won the most Memphis Classic titles?
Lisa Raymond has won 2 Memphis Classic titles, the most by any player.
What is the earliest recorded Memphis Classic edition?
The earliest recorded edition of Memphis Classic in TennisDB is 1980.
What surface is Memphis Classic played on?
Memphis Classic is played on hard courts.