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Aryna Sabalenka Tops WTA Rankings as French Open Looms

Sabalenka claims dominance with Madrid win, while Gauff rises to No. 2 and Swiatek struggles ahead of Roland Garros.

Tennis - Italian Open - Foro Italico, Rome, Italy - May 10, 2025 Poland's Iga Swiatek in action during her round of 32 match against Danielle Collins of the U.S. REUTERS/Aleksandra Szmigiel/File Photo
Tennis - Italian Open - Foro Italico, Rome, Italy - May 17, 2025 Coco Gauff of the U.S. in action during her final match against Italy's Jasmine Paolini REUTERS/Alberto Lingria/File Photo
Tennis - Italian Open - Foro Italico, Rome, Italy - May 17, 2025 Italy's Jasmine Paolini celebrates winning her final match against Coco Gauff of the U.S. REUTERS/Aleksandra Szmigiel
Tennis - Italian Open - Foro Italico, Rome, Italy - May 12, 2025 Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko reacts during her round of 16 match against Italy's Jasmine Paolini REUTERS/Aleksandra Szmigiel

Overview

  • Aryna Sabalenka secured her third Madrid Open title, defeating Coco Gauff in straight sets and solidifying her position as world No. 1.
  • Coco Gauff reached consecutive finals in Madrid and Rome but continues to grapple with a tour-high double-fault rate, raising concerns about her serve ahead of the French Open.
  • Iga Swiatek, a four-time French Open champion, has dropped to No. 5 in the rankings following early exits in Madrid and Rome, marking her lowest position since 2021.
  • Swiatek's recent struggles stem from a disrupted season, including a one-month doping suspension and a coaching change, leaving her form and confidence in question.
  • The women’s draw at Roland Garros appears more open than in previous years, with Sabalenka, Gauff, and other rising contenders aiming to capitalize on Swiatek's vulnerability.