Eva Asderaki
A Greek tennis official who broke the ultimate glass ceiling, becoming the first woman to umpire a men's US Open final.
Born 1982 (age 44)·Greek tennis umpire·Birthday: January 27·Millennials
Biography
Eva Asderaki-Moore emerged from Greece to become one of the most respected figures in professional tennis officiating. Starting her international career in 2001, she methodically climbed the ranks, earning the trust of players and tournaments with her calm authority and precise judgment. Her presence at all four Grand Slams became a given, a testament to her consistent excellence in a high-pressure role. The defining moment came in 2015 at Flushing Meadows, where she took the chair for the US Open men's singles final, a historic first that reshaped perceptions of who can control the sport's biggest stages. Her career has quietly but powerfully advocated for meritocracy in officiating, proving that the best person for the job needs no qualifier.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Eva was born in 1982, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Eva Was Born
The biggest hits of 1982
#1 Movie
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Best Picture
Gandhi
#1 TV Show
Dallas
Eva's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1982Born
Michael Jackson releases Thriller
Gas: $1.22/galHome: $55,200Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Physical" — Olivia Newton-JohnBest Picture: Gandhi
1987Started school
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1995Became a teenager
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
1998Could drive
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2000Could vote
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2003Turned 21
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2012Turned 30
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2022Turned 40
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 44 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Became the first woman to umpire a men's US Open singles final in 2015.
- Has officiated matches at all four Grand Slam tournaments throughout her career.
- Achieved a Gold Badge status, the highest certification for tennis umpires.
Did You Know?
She is married to fellow tennis official Fergus Moore.
She was the chair umpire for the 2011 US Open women's final, a controversial match where Serena Williams was penalized a point for yelling.
She speaks Greek, English, and German.
“The rules are clear. My only job is to apply them.”
