Despite missing out on the Roland Garros title, Aryna Sabalenka remains firmly at the top of the WTA Rankings, while Coco Gauff has surged into second place following her stunning victory in Paris. The 2025 French Open delivered plenty of shakeups, most notably a dramatic rankings leap by wildcard Lois Boisson.
Sabalenka Keeps the No. 1 Crown – For Now
Sabalenka, a three-time Grand Slam champion, entered Roland Garros with a dominant lead of 3,820 points over Gauff. While her runner-up finish helped her add valuable points, her advantage narrowed only slightly. She now holds 11,553 points, ahead of Gauff’s 8,083 – maintaining a comfortable 3,470-point lead.
Sabalenka has now spent 34 consecutive weeks at world No. 1, and 42 weeks in total – placing her 14th on the all-time leaderboard for most weeks at the top.
Gauff Becomes Top Challenger
Coco Gauff’s maiden French Open title has firmly established her as the biggest threat to Sabalenka’s dominance. The American teenager has distanced herself from fellow countrywoman Jessica Pegula, who remains in third place with 6,483 points.
Gauff’s continued rise signals a changing of the guard at the top, as she becomes a consistent Grand Slam performer.
Swiatek Slides Further
Former world No. 1 Iga Swiatek continues her unexpected decline. After failing to defend her Roland Garros crown, the five-time Grand Slam winner dropped two more places, falling to No. 7. This marks her lowest ranking since February 2022, when she was ranked No. 8.
Zheng and Andreeva Gain Ground
China’s Zheng Qinwen jumped two spots to No. 5 following her impressive quarter-final run in Paris. Teen sensation Mirra Andreeva also climbed the rankings and now sits at No. 6, just ahead of Swiatek.
British Battle Heats Up
Katie Boulter and Emma Raducanu are locked in a close contest for the British No. 1 ranking. Boulter moved up four spots to No. 34, while Raducanu is closing in at No. 37 after a three-place jump.
British No. 3 Sonay Kartal is also on the rise, climbing six places to a career-best No. 50.
Lois Boisson’s Breakthrough of the Year
Perhaps the most inspiring story from Roland Garros was that of French wildcard Lois Boisson. The 21-year-old shocked the tennis world by reaching the semi-finals, and as a result, she skyrocketed 296 spots in the rankings to a career-high No. 65. Her performance is being hailed as one of the biggest surprises of the tournament.
Another standout was 18-year-old Canadian qualifier Victoria Mboko, who reached the third round and leapt 29 spots to No. 91.
Jabeur Falls Out of Top 50
It was a tough tournament for Ons Jabeur, a former world No. 2 and three-time Grand Slam finalist. The Tunisian star fell in the first round and subsequently dropped 18 places, slipping out of the top 50 to No. 54.
WTA Top 20 Rankings (Post-French Open 2025)
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Aryna Sabalenka – 11,553 pts
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Coco Gauff (USA) – 8,083 pts
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Jessica Pegula (USA) – 6,483 pts
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Jasmine Paolini (ITA) – 4,805 pts
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Zheng Qinwen (CHN) – 4,766 pts
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Mirra Andreeva – 4,636 pts
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Iga Swiatek (POL) – 4,618 pts
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Madison Keys (USA) – 4,484 pts
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Paula Badosa (ESP) – 3,684 pts
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Emma Navarro (USA) – 3,649 pts
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Elena Rybakina (KAZ) – 3,358 pts
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Diana Shnaider – 3,168 pts
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Elina Svitolina (UKR) – 3,035 pts
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Karolina Muchova (CZE) – 2,929 pts
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Amanda Anisimova (USA) – 2,804 pts
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Daria Kasatkina (AUS) – 2,801 pts
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Barbora Krejcikova (CZE) – 2,724 pts
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Liudmila Samsonova – 2,390 pts
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Ekaterina Alexandrova – 2,378 pts
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Jelena Ostapenko (LAT) – 2,200 pts
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