Emma Raducanu’s Ranking Rollercoaster: Holds Steady at No. 29 – “Sigh of Relief” as Boulter Plummets 21 Spots
Emma Raducanu can finally exhale.
The WTA rankings update on November 3, 2025, froze the 22-year-old Brit at No. 29 – exactly where she ended her injury-curtailed season after retiring in Ningbo (lower-back flare-up) and pulling out of Hong Kong.
Why the relief?
- She defended every point from her 2024 Asian swing (zero to defend).
- No slide = Australian Open seed locked (top-32 cutoff).
- She stays British No.1 – while rival Katie Boulter crashes 21 places to No. 68 after failing to defend her Ningbo title (500 points gone).
The Numbers: From No.24 Start to No.29 Finish
| Milestone | Ranking | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | No.24 | 1,856 |
| Peak 2025 | No.23 (June) | 2,145 |
| Post-Ningbo | No.29 | 1,720 |
| Nov 3 Update | No.29 | 1,720 (unchanged) |
“I’m relieved – seeding at the AO was the goal. Now it’s full pre-season mode.”
— Raducanu’s WhatsApp to friends (leaked to Express Sport)
Why No Drop? The Maths
- Zero points to defend in late 2024 Asia (injured).
- No one overtook her in the frozen rankings (season over for most).
- Boulter’s bloodbath: Lost 500 pts → -21 spots. Harriet Dart also slips to No. 88.
What It Means for 2026
- AO Seed = avoids Sabalenka/Swiatek until R3/R4.
- United Cup payday: £53k appearance fee + up to £40k in mixed doubles with Jack Draper.
- 11-week reset: Full pre-season with coach Francisco Roig (ex-Nadal guru) – “stronger, faster, fitter.”
Fan Verdict on X
- “Emma holding No.29 with ZERO matches since October? Queen of efficiency.”
- “Boulter -21 😭 Emma breathing easy – British No.1 locked 🔒”
Bottom line: The drop never came.
Raducanu’s 2025 ends on a high note – seeded, rested, and ready to roar in Melbourne.
Who’s your AO dark horse? 🎾
