In a surprising yet dynamic turn of events in the world of women’s tennis, Belarusian star Aryna Sabalenka continues to reign atop the WTA rankings, maintaining her dominant position with 10,683 points. Despite being ousted in the quarterfinals of the Italian Open, Sabalenka’s accumulated points were sufficient to keep her firmly in the lead, showcasing the consistency and strength that has defined her season thus far.
The 2024 Italian Open stirred quite a few changes among the top ranks, with American Coco Gauff making a significant leap to the No. 2 position. Gauff’s impressive performance at the tournament, where she finished as the runner-up, has seen her tally rise to 6,863 points. The young star’s progression up the rankings is a testament to her growing prowess and consistency on the court.
Another major highlight from the Italian Open was the stunning performance by Italy’s Jasmine Paolini, who not only clinched the title in front of her home crowd but also surged to the fourth spot in the global rankings with 5,865 points. Paolini’s triumph marks a defining moment in her career and reflects her steady climb on the WTA circuit.
However, not all news was celebratory. Poland’s Iga Swiatek, who once dominated the women’s tennis scene, has dropped to fifth place with 5,838 points. This slip in rankings comes after a lackluster showing in recent tournaments. Though still among the elite, the narrow margin between her and Paolini indicates that her position remains under pressure from fast-rising stars.
The WTA top ten sees a strong presence of American players, with Jessica Pegula occupying the third position with 6,243 points, and Madison Keys sitting at seventh with 4,674 points. Young Russian talent Mirra Andreeva, aged just 17, continues to impress as she claims the sixth spot with 4,986 points, confirming her status as one of the sport’s brightest prospects.
Further down the list, Qinwen Zheng of China secures the eighth spot with 4,368 points, while American Emma Navarro and Spain’s Paula Badosa round out the top ten with 3,831 and 3,641 points, respectively.
In terms of Belarusian players, Victoria Azarenka has seen a significant drop, falling 19 places to rank 73rd. Meanwhile, compatriot Aliaksandra Sasnovich currently stands at 107th, indicating a challenging period for Belarusian women’s tennis outside of Sabalenka’s performance.
On the men’s side, Italy’s Jannik Sinner has emerged as the leader of the ATP rankings with a total of 10,380 points. The Italian’s powerful performances have catapulted him past prominent names like Carlos Alcaraz of Spain (No. 2 with 8,850 points) and Germany’s Alexander Zverev (No. 3 with 7,285 points). The United States’ Taylor Fritz holds the fourth spot with 4,625 points, just ahead of Britain’s Jack Draper, who follows closely with 4,610.
In a somewhat unexpected development, Novak Djokovic has slid to sixth with 4,080 points, continuing a turbulent year for the Serbian legend. Norwegian Casper Ruud (3,905), Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti (3,860), Australia’s Alex de Minaur (3,635), and Denmark’s Holger Rune (3,440) complete the ATP top ten.
Belarus’ presence on the ATP list is minimal, with Egor Gerasimov ranked at a distant 503rd, suggesting room for growth in the country’s men’s tennis talent pool.
Overall, the latest rankings reflect a time of transition and rising new stars in both the WTA and ATP circuits. With the tennis season far from over, fans can expect more shifts as players continue to fight for dominance on the global stage.