Is Jana Novotná A-List?
No — Jana Novotná is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 1998
Wimbledon Champion
Lost A-list status in 1999
Dropped to B tier — Retirement
Ranking Timeline
Professional Debut
Novotná begins her professional tennis career.
Wimbledon Heartbreak
Loses the Wimbledon final, famously crying on the Duchess of Kent's shoulder.
Wimbledon Champion
Wins the Wimbledon singles title, a career highlight.
Doubles World No.1
Holds the world No. 1 doubles ranking solidifying her as a versatile player.
Retirement
Novotná retires from professional tennis.
Passing
Jana Novotná sadly passes away at the age of 49.
Tennis Legacy
Novotná's legacy lives on as a Wimbledon champion and a talented doubles player.
Last updated: February 24, 2026