With the cancellation of this week’s BNP Paribas Open, we’ll use the free time to give an update on the WTA rankings while at the same time wishing tennis—and the globe—good health and prosperity during these uncertain times.



Hopefully all will be back to normal soon. For now let’s look at who have made the most notable achievements on the WTA ranking ladder.

Kenin Crushing it

Sofia Kenin is the biggest riser inside the WTA’s Top-10 thanks to her maiden major title at this year’s Australian Open. The American also took the title last week at Lyon and improves to 15-5 on the season. The 21-year-old is THE story of 2020 thus far on the WTA side.

Rybakina Rising

Also making serious noise in the WTA rankings is Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina. The 20-year-old became the first player to crack the 20-win mark before the end of February since Elena Dementieva in 2009 and has climbed from 37 to a career-high ranking of 17 thanks to 21 wins in her 25 matches.

Garbi’s Got Game

Spain’s Garbiñe Muguruza is on the comeback trail in a big way and she proved that in January when she powered her way to the Australian Open final. That was Muguruza’s fourth major final and it helped her climb 20 spots in the rankings from 36 at the end of 2019 to 16 in today’s rankings. Expect the 26-year-old former No.1 to go much higher this year, as she’s looking re-energized and working effectively with coach Conchita Martinez.

Thanks #AusOpen and all🇦🇺 fans 😘

...and to my team 💪💪!!

Congrats @SofiaKenin 🏆

See you all next year! pic.twitter.com/AXz36tHQpI

— Garbiñe Muguruza (@GarbiMuguruza) February 1, 2020