Emma Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion, has made a significant leap in the Universal Tennis Rating (UTR) rankings, climbing to No. 20 following a strong grass-court season in 2025. This breakthrough in the alternative rankings, which prioritize recent form over the past 12 months, reflects her revitalized performance and growing confidence. The UTR system, endorsed by Novak Djokovic, rates players on a 1.00–16.50 scale based on up to 30 recent match results, weighting victories against higher-ranked opponents more heavily. Raducanu’s rise from No. 29 in April to No. 20 post-Wimbledon underscores her resurgence, despite her official WTA ranking of No. 45. [](https://www.tennis365.com/tennis-news/emma-raducanu-rankings-breakthrough-next-tournament-coach)
Raducanu’s 2025 season has been marked by notable highs, including a quarter-final run at the WTA 500 Queen’s Club event, where she defeated Cristina Bucșa (6-1, 6-2) and Rebecca Sramkova (6-4, 6-1) before falling to top seed Qinwen Zheng (6-2, 6-4). At Wimbledon, she delivered her best performance in years, beating 2023 champion Marketa Vondrousova (6-3, 6-3) and pushing world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a tight 7-6(8-6), 6-4 third-round loss. Earlier, her Miami Open quarter-final run, with wins over top-10 player Emma Navarro and Amanda Anisimova, boosted her to No. 29 in UTR and No. 48 in WTA rankings. These results highlight her ability to compete with elite players when healthy, though a recurring back issue since Strasbourg in May has posed challenges. [](https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/32498/13070217/emma-raducanu-tennis-schedule-next-match-ranking-latest-results-and-how-to-watch-live-on-sky-sports-tennis)[](https://tennistug.com/emma-raducanu-makes-huge-rankings-leap-in-alternative-tennis-list/)[](https://www.tennis365.com/tennis-news/emma-raducanu-rankings-breakthrough-next-tournament-coach)
The UTR rankings’ focus on recent form offers a truer reflection of Raducanu’s current level, as noted by fans on X, with @llewdaniels suggesting she could reach the top 20 in WTA rankings by year-end if she remains injury-free and competes in 70% of remaining hard-court events. Her Italian Open performance, defeating Veronika Kudermetova (5-7, 6-0, 6-1) before losing to Coco Gauff, further showcased her potential. However, Raducanu’s struggles against top players like Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, and Zheng reveal areas for improvement, as she admitted post-Queen’s Club: “I need to make it closer and feel more competitive” against the elite. [](https://www.tennis365.com/tennis-news/emma-raducanu-double-rankings-boost-wimbledon)[](https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/32498/13070217/emma-raducanu-tennis-schedule-next-match-ranking-latest-results-and-how-to-watch-live-on-sky-sports-tennis)
Currently without a permanent coach after parting with Nick Cavaday in January, Raducanu has worked with Mark Petchey on a temporary basis since March. Petchey, unable to commit full-time due to broadcasting, urged her to find a long-term coach, a sentiment echoed by Martina Navratilova, who advised committing to a coach for at least a year to stabilize her career. As Raducanu prepares for the WTA 500 Mubadala Citi DC Open (July 21–27) and the US Open, her UTR ranking surge signals a promising trajectory, provided she maintains health and consistency.
