WTA Ranking: Sabalenka barely holds onto number 1

Diego Jiménez Rubio | 25 Jan 2025 | 16.57

Aryna Sabalenka increases her lead in the WTA ranking. Photo: gettyimages

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The competition of a Grand Slam always generates numerous and interesting movements in the WTA ranking, and it couldn't be otherwise in this 2025 Australian Open. There has been no change in the number 1 position, where Aryna Sabalenka strengthened her lead over Swiatek, while Madison Keys and Paula Badosa break into the top 10. But there is much more.

Every action has its consequences, and this is reflected in the WTA ranking, perfectly capturing the sensations experienced in the 2025 Australian Open. Although the disappointment of losing the final is enormous, at least Aryna Sabalenka has managed to maintain her reign at the top of the world rankings, although her lead over Iga Swiatek was significantly reduced. On the other hand, Madison Keys breaks into the top 10 and achieves the best ranking of her professional career.

- Sabalenka and Swiatek, a new stage in the battle for number 1

Despite the fact that the Polish player hasn't fully found her best form, being just 186 points away from the number 1 position held by Sabalenka opens an era where there could be a constant alternation at the top of the WTA ranking. Iga has many points to defend on the clay court tour, but until then, close attention must be paid to their performances as it is possible that she may reclaim the top spot.

- Rybakina re-enters the top 5, Keys and Badosa break into the top 10

Significant news in the top 10, with the most important change being the entry of two players who had previously belonged to this exclusive club but had been out of the top ranks for a while. Madison Keys matches her historical best ranking, now being the 7th best player in the world, while Paula Badosa leaves Melbourne as the 9th in the list. Moreover, Elena Rybakina climbs two positions back to a top 5 that feels somewhat insufficient for the Kazakh player.

- Danilovic and Lys show remarkable improvements in their WTA ranking

Two of the great revelations of the 2025 Australian Open have been Olga Danilovic and Eva Lys, pushing their limits and earning a significant number of points that elevate their careers to a higher level. The young Serbian now stands at the 41st position globally, entering the top 50 for the first time in her career, while Eva Lys breaks into the top 100 after climbing 37 spots. The other side of the coin cannot be ignored, characterized by Yastremska or Noskova, who experience notable drops in the rankings. In conclusion, exciting weeks of tennis that have had a clear impact on the WTA ranking.