First up: Aryna Sabalenka continues to reign supreme! She’s just notched her 50th week at world No. 1—a milestone made even more impressive because she’s still sitting pretty at the top despite skipping the Canadian Open. Her lead is massive: over 4,300 points ahead of Coco Gauff, with Iga Świątek trailing in third. It’s a fitting reminder that the “Sabalenka train” is still full steam ahead.
Over in Montreal, Victoria Mboko has become the weekend’s queen. The 18-year-old Canadian wildcard stormed the tournament, dispatching heavyweights like Coco Gauff, Elena Rybakina, Sofia Kenin—and in the final, she outlasted Naomi Osaka in a dramatic three-setter to capture her first WTA title . That run triggered a jaw-dropping ranking jump: she climbed 61 spots to land inside the top 25, making her the lowest-ranked WTA 1000 champion of the “modern era” so far.
Meanwhile, Naomi Osaka isn’t far behind. She also climbed back into the top 25—gaining 24 places—after a strong performance in Montreal, where she reached her first WTA 1000 final since 2022 .
Switching continents, Emma Raducanu has seen a tricky week. Despite her inspiring comeback earlier this year, a tough loss to Amanda Anisimova in Montreal has dropped her ranking several spots—many sources suggest a dip of around six places . With the US Open just around the corner, she’ll need a solid showing in the upcoming tournaments—or maybe even Cleveland or Monterrey—to secure a seeded position.
Why this matters:
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Sabalenka: Her dominance is undeniable, and as we approach the hard-court swing leading up to the US Open, she looks poised to stay strong.
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Mboko: The young Canadian’s rise is captivating—a fairy-tale run that jumps her rankings and hearts alike.
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Osaka: Her steady return to peak form is encouraging; being back in the top 25 hints that she’s building momentum again.
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Raducanu: A reminder that comebacks have their ups and downs. She’s got grit—and upcoming opportunities to climb back up.
So, friends, whether you’re cheering for consistency, reveling in underdog magic, or rooting for a comeback, this WTA snapshot has something for everyone. Let the hustle continue—Wimbledon’s memories fade, but the US Open is calling. Who’s excited?