Live WTA Rankings 2026 – Updated Women’s Tennis Rankings
The latest WTA singles rankings for 2026, updated weekly. Aryna Sabalenka holds the world No. 1 ranking on 8,550 points, narrowly ahead of Elena Rybakina (8,143), with Jessica Pegula (6,301) now up to No. 3. The standout post-Wimbledon movers are the Czech finalists: champion Linda Nosková climbs to a career-high No. 7 and runner-up Karolína Muchová to a career-high No. 6, while Iga Świątek slips to No. 8. Mirra Andreeva climbed two places to world No. 6 after winning her maiden Grand Slam title in Paris at 19, while runner-up Maja Chwalińska is the story of the rankings — the qualifier rocketing 93 places to a career-high No. 21. Coco Gauff slips three spots to No. 7.
For Mirra Andreeva’s breakthrough in Paris, see our Andreeva wins Roland-Garros 2026 report. With the grass-court season over, the tour now turns to the grass-court swing and Wimbledon 2026.
WTA Singles Rankings 2026 – Top 20
Updated post-Wimbledon (13 July 2026). Verify latest standings at wtatennis.com.
| Rank | Player | Country | Points | Movement |
| 1 | Mirra Andreeva | 4,999 | ||
| 2 | Aryna Sabalenka | 4,945 | ||
| 3 | Elena Rybakina | 4,627 | ||
| 4 | Karolína Muchová | 4,270 | ||
| 5 | Elina Svitolina | 4,116 | ||
| 6 | Jessica Pegula | 3,950 | ||
| 7 | Linda Nosková | 3,674 | ||
| 8 | Coco Gauff | 3,484 |
Race to Riyadh standings shown as of the post-Wimbledon update (13 July 2026). The top eight qualify for the WTA Finals in Riyadh.
Frequently Asked Questions
When are WTA rankings updated?
WTA rankings are updated every Monday after the completion of the previous week’s tournaments.
What is the difference between WTA rankings and the WTA Race?
The main WTA rankings use a rolling 52-week window. The Race to Riyadh counts only points earned from 1 January of the current year and determines who qualifies for the WTA Finals.
Where can I find the official WTA rankings?
The official WTA singles rankings are published at wtatennis.com, updated every Monday.
Who is currently world number one in women’s tennis?
Aryna Sabalenka holds the world No 1 ranking with 8,550 points, ahead of Elena Rybakina in second.
