WTA Rankings: Aryna Sabalenka extends lead over Iga Swiatek, Jelena Ostapenko +6, Olga Danilovic’s milestone
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has solidified her position at the top of the WTA Rankings after another strong showing at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart, despite finishing as runner-up for the fourth time.
Sabalenka’s points total rose from 10,541 to 10,768, widening her lead over second-ranked Iga Swiatek—who now trails by 3,385 points after an early exit in the quarterfinals.
Key Ranking Movements:
- Jelena Ostapenko was the star of the week, storming to the Stuttgart title by defeating both Swiatek and Sabalenka. Her victory at the WTA 500 event earned her 500 points, lifting her from No. 24 to No. 18.
- Elena Rybakina dropped out of the top 10 to No. 11 after skipping Stuttgart and losing the points from her 2024 title defense.
- Emma Navarro took advantage of Rybakina’s absence, climbing to No. 10, despite falling in the second round to Ostapenko.
- Elina Svitolina rose to No. 17 after capturing the WTA 250 title in Rouen—her 18th career title.
- Runner-up in Rouen, Olga Danilovic, reached a career-high No. 34 following a five-place jump.
- Mayar Sherif also made a splash, surging 11 spots to No. 50 after winning the W100 ITF Madrid title.
- Marketa Vondrousova, still sidelined with injury, dropped 15 places to No. 63.
- Caroline Garcia slipped out of the top 100, now sitting at No. 117.
Top 10 WTA Rankings (April 21, 2025):
- Aryna Sabalenka – 10,768
- Iga Swiatek – 7,383
- Jessica Pegula – 6,208
- Coco Gauff – 6,073
- Madison Keys – 4,999
- Jasmine Paolini – 4,930
- Mirra Andreeva – 4,781
- Zheng Qinwen – 4,193
- Paula Badosa – 3,821
- Emma Navarro – 3,797 (+1)
Notable Movers:
- Jelena Ostapenko – up 6 spots to No. 18
- Olga Danilovic – new career high at No. 34
- Mayar Sherif – up 11 spots to No. 50
- Caroline Garcia – down to No. 117
Next Up:
Check out how much Sabalenka, Swiatek, Ostapenko, and Gauff earned in prize money and ranking points at the 2025 Stuttgart Open.
