WTA Rankings Update: Winners and Losers at Wuhan Open
Aryna Sabalenka secured the year-end No 1 spot in the WTA Rankings despite missing out on a four-peat at the Wuhan Open.
Sabalenka was defeated by Jessica Pegula in the semi-final, ending her streak of three consecutive titles at the tournament (2018, 2019, and 2024). However, she maintained her top ranking due to Iga Swiatek's quarter-final loss.
Sabalenka's year-end No 1 ranking was guaranteed after the tournament.
Rankings Update
- Aryna Sabalenka - 11,010 points
- Amanda Anisimova - 5,989 points
- Mirra Andreeva - 4,698 points
- Jessica Pegula - 4,653 points
- Jasmine Paolini - 4,156 points
Coco Gauff also improved her chances of becoming the American No 1 ranking, while Mboko and Raducanu missed out on opportunities.
Author's summary: Sabalenka secures year-end No 1 spot despite Wuhan Open loss.