Emma Raducanu has experienced a setback following her Wimbledon 2025 campaign, dropping from world No. 40 to No. 45 and losing her status as British No. 1. The 22-year-old, who reached the third round before losing to world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka (7-6(8-6), 6-4) on July 4, saw her ranking slip due to the 240 points from her 2024 fourth-round run expiring, per reports. Her exit, despite a strong showing against the defending champion, wasn’t enough to maintain her position, with the points system favoring consistency over single-tournament highs.
Katie Boulter, ranked No. 41, has overtaken Raducanu as British No. 1 after a first-round win over Paula Badosa, though she later lost to Solana Sierra. Sonay Kartal, who reached the round of 16 with victories over Jelena Ostapenko and others, climbed to No. 44, adding pressure to the domestic rankings. Raducanu’s tearful post-match reflection—“It’s hard to take a loss like that, but I have to be proud of my effort”—highlighted her resilience, echoed by Sabalenka’s praise for her improved consistency. However, the ranking drop reflects the challenge of maintaining momentum amid a competitive field.
Raducanu’s focus now shifts to regaining her top spot, with her next opportunity at the US Open, where she’ll partner Carlos Alcaraz in mixed doubles. The ranking shift has sparked mixed reactions, with some noting the anomaly of her drop despite a solid tournament, suggesting the system’s rigidity over individual performance.
