Tennis Rankings
The latest WTA singles rankings for 2026, updated weekly. Elena Rybakina holds world No. 1 on 9,901 points, ahead of Aryna Sabalenka on 7,875 and Jessica Pegula on 7,265. Peyton Stearns is the week’s biggest climber, up 24 places to No. 36, with Magdalena Frech and Janice Tjen also new in the top 50. Kateřina Siniaková is the biggest faller, dropping 18 places and out of the table altogether. Iga Świątek keeps ninth on 4,119 despite shedding 500 points, Iva Jovic is up three to No. 13, and Ekaterina Alexandrova slides six to No. 27.
For Mirra Andreeva’s breakthrough in Paris, see our Andreeva wins Roland-Garros 2026 report. The National Bank Open and Cincinnati Open are complete, and the US Open 2026 is complete, won by Alexander Zverev and Elena Rybakina.
WTA Singles Rankings 2026 – Top 50
Updated 21 September 2026. Verify latest standings at wtatennis.com.
| Rank | Player | Points |
| 1 | Elena Rybakina | 9,901 |
| 2 | Aryna Sabalenka | 7,875 |
| 3 | Jessica Pegula | 7,265 |
| 4 | Coco Gauff | 7,244 |
| 5 | Mirra Andreeva | 5,743 |
| 6 | Linda Nosková | 5,328 |
| 7 | Elina Svitolina | 4,809 |
| 8 | Karolína Muchová | 4,683 |
| 9 | Iga Świątek | 4,119 |
| 10 | Marta Kostyuk | 4,040 |
| 11 | Amanda Anisimova | 3,363 |
| 12 | Belinda Bencic | 2,935 |
| 13 | Iva Jovic | 2,841 |
| 14 | Diana Shnaider | 2,588 |
| 15 | Victoria Mboko | 2,521 |
| 16 | Sorana Cirstea | 2,464 |
| 17 | Naomi Osaka | 2,306 |
| 18 | Alexandra Eala | 2,276 |
| 19 | Elise Mertens | 2,165 |
| 20 | Jasmine Paolini | 2,123 |
| 21 | Anna Kalinskaya | 2,043 |
| 22 | Madison Keys | 2,029 |
| 23 | Emma Navarro | 2,024 |
| 24 | Anastasia Potapova | 1,926 |
| 25 | Maja Chwalińska | 1,888 |
| 26 | Marie Bouzková | 1,873 |
| 27 | Ekaterina Alexandrova | 1,811 |
| 28 | Sara Bejlek | 1,710 |
| 29 | Ann Li | 1,573 |
| 30 | Diane Parry | 1,551 |
| 31 | Leylah Fernandez | 1,454 |
| 32 | Jelena Ostapenko | 1,452 |
| 33 | Maria Sakkari | 1,355 |
| 34 | Nikola Bartůňková | 1,352 |
| 35 | Cristina Bucsa | 1,349 |
| 36 | Peyton Stearns | 1,316 |
| 37 | Liudmila Samsonova | 1,284 |
| 38 | Donna Vekić | 1,278 |
| 39 | Hailey Baptiste | 1,230 |
| 40 | Xinyu Wang | 1,195 |
| 41 | Clara Tauson | 1,184 |
| 42 | Yuliia Starodubtseva | 1,165 |
| 43 | Daria Snigur | 1,163 |
| 44 | Barbora Krejčíková | 1,139 |
| 45 | Magdalena Frech | 1,120 |
| 46 | Janice Tjen | 1,120 |
| 47 | Oleksandra Oliynykova | 1,115 |
| 48 | Anhelina Kalinina | 1,112 |
| 49 | Karolína Plíšková | 1,106 |
| 50 | Mayar Sherif | 1,105 |
FAQ
WTA Rankings FAQs
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 the WTA Finals 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?
Elena Rybakina holds the world No 1 ranking with 9,901 points, ahead of Aryna Sabalenka in second. Rybakina reached No. 1 for the first time after winning the 2026 US Open.
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