WTA Rankings

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Women's Tennis Association Rankings / Professional Tennis Rankings

Abbreviation: WTA | Updated: Weekly

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Expert Tip: The WTA rankings determine tournament seeding and represent a player's standing in women's professional tennis.

Ranking System

1Points Calculation

Players earn ranking points based on tournament results.

Grand Slams award the most points (2000 for winner).

252-Week System

Rankings reflect performance over the past year.

Points drop off after 52 weeks.

3Tournament Levels

Different tournament categories award varying points.

WTA 1000 > WTA 500 > WTA 250.

4Ranking Freeze

Special rules may apply during exceptional circumstances.

COVID-19 pandemic affected ranking calculations.

Expert Tip: Players must defend points from previous year's tournaments to maintain their ranking position.

1World No.1

Iga Świątek currently holds the top position.

Polish player with multiple Grand Slam titles.

2Top 10 Players

The elite group includes Sabalenka, Gauff, and Rybakina.

Highly competitive ranking positions.

3Rising Stars

Young players like Mirra Andreeva are climbing rapidly.

Future of women's tennis.

1All-Time Greats

Steffi Graf holds the record for most weeks at No.1 (377).

Golden Slam winner in 1988.

2Ranking Evolution

The WTA ranking system has changed significantly since 1975.

Computerized rankings introduced in 1975.

3Notable Records

Serena Williams spent 319 weeks at No.1.

23 Grand Slam singles titles.

4Country Representation

The United States has produced the most No.1 players.

Including Chris Evert and Serena Williams.

Expert Tip: The WTA rankings provide objective measurement of player performance and determine tournament seeding.