Top 10 One Slam wonders in the Open Era
Most tennis players embark on their journey with one big dream - To win at least one Grand Slam in their career!It takes years of training, dedication and mental fortitude in order to be worthy of winning a Grand Slam. There are players who have been able to win multiple Grand Slams and make a place for themselves in history. At the same time there are players who, after reaching multiple Grand Slam Finals, managed to win one and had to be content with it. Winning one Grand Slam is a feat no less grand!Here are some players who achieved that and have a place, albeit a humble one, in the annals of tennis history. These players, mostly from the past couple of decades, generated a lot of buzz when they won their maiden Grand Slam. Some of them continue to contribute to the game even today in various capacities.
#10 Anastasia Myskina
Anastasia Myskina was demure off court but was highly competitive on it. 2004 was a breakthrough year for Myskina as she became the first Russian female to win a Grand Slam Singles title. Her road to the finals was no less dramatic as she had to save four match points against compatriot Svetlana Kuznetsova. She also beat Venus Williams and Lindsay Davenport in subsequent matches.
In the first all Russian Women’s Final at Roland Garros, Myskina beat Elena Dementieva in straight sets to win her maiden Grand Slam.
Anastasia Myskina is now the Captain of the Russian Fed Cup team.