The Aspiration for World No. 1 in Women’s Tennis
The coveted title of world number one is a pinnacle that every tennis player aspires to reach, yet not everyone possesses the capability and fortune to attain it.
While Serena Williams has dominated the women’s singles scene for many years, emerging talents have gradually risen to claim the top spot.
Who Currently Holds the World No. 1 Position?
Following her victory at the WTA Finals 2023, Iga Swiatek has officially reclaimed the world number one position from Aryna Sabalenka. Coco Gauff and Elena Rybakina follow closely behind in the rankings.
Latest WTA Women’s Singles Rankings
Updated on December 26
| Rank | Change | Player | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | Iga Swiatek | 9295 |
| 2 | – | Aryna Sabalenka | 9050 |
| 3 | – | Coco Gauff | 6580 |
| 4 | – | Elena Rybakina | 6365 |
| 5 | – | Jessica Pegula | 5975 |
| 6 | – | Ons Jabeur | 4195 |
| 7 | – | Marketa Vondrousova | 4075 |
| 8 | – | Karolina Muchova | 3651 |
| 9 | – | Maria Sakkari | 3620 |
| 10 | – | Barbora Krejcikova | 2880 |
View the full and detailed WTA rankings HERE
Ranking Points Calculation Method
The global women’s tennis rankings are determined by the WTA, where the points system is based on a player’s performance in specific tournaments.
The deeper a player progresses in an official tournament, the more points they are awarded. Grand Slam events yield the highest points, with 2000 awarded to the winner and 1200 to the runner-up.
Points earned from each tournament are valid for one year, and the rankings are updated weekly.
