In the following analysis, we delve into the heights of the elite female tennis players on the WTA Tour to uncover their average stature.
The overall average height of these top athletes is approximately 5 feet 8.5 inches (1.74 meters), featuring Karolina Pliskova as the tallest competitor at 6 feet 1 inch (1.85m) and Lauren Davis as the shortest at 5 feet 2 inches (1.58m).

Here’s a comprehensive list of the heights I analyzed to determine the average height of the leading female tennis players on the WTA Tour.
Height Chart of Professional Female Tennis Players
Player | Height (Inches) | Height (Meters) |
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Iga Swiatek | 5ft 9in | 1.75m |
Ons Jabeur | 5ft 6in | 1.68m |
Anett Kontaveit | 5ft 9in | 1.75m |
Paula Badosa | 5ft 11in | 1.80m |
Aryna Sabalenka | 5ft 11in | 1.80m |
Jessica Pegula | 5ft 7in | 1.70m |
Maria Sakkari | 5ft 8in | 1.74m |
Coco Gauff | 5ft 9in | 1.75m |
Simona Halep | 5ft 6in | 1.68m |
Caroline Garcia | 5ft 10in | 1.78m |
Lauren Davis | 5ft 2in | 1.57m |
Tallest Female Athletes on the WTA Tour
Several players on the WTA Tour stand at an impressive 6 feet (1.82m) or taller, including exceptional talents such as Elena Rybakina and Petra Kvitová.
Player | Height (Inches) | Height (Meters) |
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Karolina Pliskova | 6ft 1in | 1.85m |
Garbiñe Muguruza | 6ft 0in | 1.82m |
Beatriz Haddad Maia | 6ft 0in | 1.82m |
Petra Kvitová | 6ft 0in | 1.82m |
Shortest Female Athletes on the WTA Tour
Currently, the title of the shortest player on the WTA Tour goes to Lauren Davis, measuring just 5ft 2in (1.57m).
Interestingly, the relationship between height and success isn’t as pronounced on the WTA Tour compared to the ATP Tour, as evidenced by champions such as Iga Swiatek (5ft 9in / 1.75m) and Coco Gauff (5ft 9in / 1.75m), who don’t reach the 6ft mark.
Player | Height (Inches) | Height (Meters) |
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Lauren Davis | 5ft 2in | 1.57m |
Martina Trevisan | 5ft 3in | 1.60m |
Yulia Putintseva | 5ft 4in | 1.62m |