The WTA rankings are the official system used to rank the best female tennis players in the world.
Updated every Monday, they determine seedings, tournament entry, and qualification across the WTA Tour.
Below you’ll find the latest WTA rankings, a breakdown of the points system, and a full history of world number 1 players.
Aryna Sabalenka is the current world no 1 female tennis player in the WTA rankings, ahead of other top 10 players like Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek.
Current WTA Rankings
| Rank | Player | Age | Country | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aryna Sabalenka | 27 | BLR | 11,025 |
| 2 | Elena Rybakina | 26 | KAZ | 8,108 |
| 3 | Coco Gauff | 22 | USA | 7,278 |
| 4 | Iga Swiatek | 24 | POL | 7,263 |
| 5 | Jessica Pegula | 32 | USA | 6,243 |
| 6 | Amanda Anisimova | 24 | USA | 6,180 |
| 7 | Elina Svitolina | 31 | UKR | 3,965 |
| 8 | Jasmine Paolini | 30 | ITA | 3,907 |
| 9 | Victoria Mboko | 19 | CAN | 3,531 |
| 10 | Mirra Andreeva | 18 | RUS | 3,121 |
| 11 | Karolína Muchová | 29 | CZE | 2,993 |
| 12 | Belinda Bencic | 29 | SUI | 2,983 |
| 13 | Ekaterina Alexandrova | 31 | RUS | 2,973 |
| 14 | Linda Nosková | 21 | CZE | 2,801 |
| 15 | Naomi Osaka | 28 | JPN | 2,324 |
| 16 | Iva Jovic | 18 | USA | 2,105 |
| 17 | Clara Tauson | 23 | DEN | 2,040 |
| 18 | Madison Keys | 31 | USA | 2,026 |
| 19 | Diana Shnaider | 21 | RUS | 1,953 |
| 20 | Elise Mertens | 30 | BEL | 1,936 |
The average age of the top 100 female tennis players is just under 26 years old, with the highest-ranked female player 21 or under being Victoria Mboko, while the oldest player ranked in the top 100 is currently Tatjana Maria and Laura Siegemund (38).
The youngest players currently in the WTA top 100 are Mirra Andreeva and Iva Jovic who are both 18 years old.
WTA Ranking System Explained
A player’s WTA Ranking is based on their performance at a maximum of 16 tournaments for singles and 11 for doubles over a 52-week period.
The ranking calculation for a player must include the 4 Grand Slams, the 4 Mandatory 1000 tournaments, and the WTA Finals unless the player has a valid reason for not competing in these events e.g. withdrawal due to injury.
The bigger the tournament, the more ranking points are on offer, with the most points going to the winner of each of the grand slam tournaments.
WTA Ranking Points 2026
Below is a breakdown of the ranking points awarded at different levels of women’s tennis tournaments.
Grand Slam Points Breakdown
Winners of women’s singles and doubles Grand Slam tournaments receive 2,000 points, while the runner-up receives 1,300 points.
| Performance | Singles |
|---|---|
| Winner | 2000 |
| Runner-up | 1300 |
| Semifinalist | 780 |
| Quarterfinalist | 430 |
| 4th Round | 240 |
| 3rd Round | 130 |
| 2nd Round | 70 |
| 1st Round | 10 |
WTA 1000 Points Breakdown
Winners of WTA 1000 singles and doubles events receive 1,000 points, while the runner-up receives 650 points.
| Performance | Singles |
|---|---|
| Winner | 1000 |
| Runner-up | 650 |
| Semifinalist | 390 |
| Quarterfinalist | 215 |
| 4th Round | 120 |
| 3rd Round | 65 |
| 2nd Round | 35 |
| 1st Round | 1 |
WTA 500 Points Breakdown
Winners of WTA 500 singles and doubles events receive 500 points, while the runner-up receives 325 points.
| Performance | Singles |
|---|---|
| Winner | 500 |
| Finalist | 325 |
| Semifinalist | 195 |
| Quarterfinalist | 108 |
| 3rd Round | 60 |
| 2nd Round | 32 |
| 1st Round | 1 |
WTA250 Points Breakdown
Winners of WTA 250 singles and doubles events receive 250 points, while the runner-up receives 163 points.
| Performance | Singles |
|---|---|
| Winner | 250 |
| Finalist | 163 |
| Semifinalist | 98 |
| Quarterfinalist | 54 |
| 2nd Round | 30 |
| 1st Round | 1 |
WTA 125 Points Breakdown
Winners of WTA 125 singles and doubles events receive 125 points, while the runner-up receives 81 points.
| Performance | Singles |
|---|---|
| Winner | 125 |
| Finalist | 81 |
| Semifinalist | 49 |
| Quarterfinalist | 27 |
| 2nd Round | 15 |
| 1st Round | 1 |
WTA Rankings History – World No.1s from 1975 to 2026
The WTA Rankings system is the method used by the WTA to see who should qualify and who should be seeded in the different singles and doubles WTA Tournaments that are held all across the globe.
The first female tennis rankings were published by the WTA on the 3rd of November 1975 with Chris Evert being the first female tennis player to be ranked number 1 in the world.
Since then a total of 29 different women have achieved the WTA no 1 status in the official rankings, with the current number 1 being Aryna Sabalenka.
Female Tennis Rankings History – No.1s from 1975 to 2026
| No. | Tennis Player | First Became No. 1 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Evert | 03 November 1975 |
| 2 | Evonne Goolagong | 26 April 1976 |
| 3 | Martina Navratilova | 10 July 1978 |
| 4 | Tracy Austin | 07 April 1980 |
| 5 | Steffi Graf | 17 August 1987 |
| 6 | Monica Seles | 11 March 1991 |
| 7 | Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario | 06 February 1995 |
| 8 | Martina Hingis | 31 March 1997 |
| 9 | Lindsay Davenport | 12 October 1998 |
| 10 | Jennifer Capriati | 15 October 2001 |
| 11 | Venus Williams | 25 February 2002 |
| 12 | Serena Williams | 08 July 2002 |
| 13 | Kim Clijsters | 11 August 2003 |
| 14 | Justine Henin | 20 October 2003 |
| 15 | Amelie Mauresmo | 13 September 2004 |
| 16 | Maria Sharapova | 22 August 2005 |
| 17 | Ana Ivanovic | 09 June 2008 |
| 18 | Jelena Jankovic | 11 August 2008 |
| 19 | Dinara Safina | 20 April 2009 |
| 20 | Caroline Wozniacki | 11 October 2010 |
| 21 | Victoria Azarenka | 30 January 2012 |
| 22 | Angelique Kerber | 12 September 2016 |
| 23 | Karolína Plíšková | 17 July 2017 |
| 24 | Garbiñe Muguruza | 11 September 2017 |
| 25 | Simona Halep | 09 October 2017 |
| 26 | Naomi Osaka | 28 January 2019 |
| 27 | Ashleigh Barty | 24 June 2019 |
| 28 | Iga Swiatek | 04 April 2022 |
| 29 | Aryna Sabalenka | 11 September 2023 |
Last Updated: 31/03/2026
FAQ
How often are WTA rankings updated?
Every Monday based on results from the previous 52 weeks.
How are WTA rankings calculated?
Players earn points from their best 16 tournaments over a rolling 52-week period.
Who is world number 1 in women’s tennis?
Aryna Sabalenka is the current world number 1 in women’s tennis.
How many points do you get for winning a Grand Slam?
A player receives 2,000 ranking points for winning a Grand Slam singles title.
What is the difference between WTA rankings and the WTA Race?
The WTA rankings are based on results over the last 52 weeks, while the WTA Race tracks points earned during the current season only.
Who was the first WTA world No. 1?
Chris Evert was the first official WTA world No. 1 when the rankings began in 1975.