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Rybakina Dominates WTA Rankings Despite Setbacks
13 Oct
Summary
- Rybakina maintains world No. 1 with a significant point lead.
- Bublik aims for top 20 return by defeating Zverev.
- Veteran Kukushkin plans retirement after upcoming tournament.
As of October 13, 2026, Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan maintains her world No. 1 ranking with 9,696 points, holding a substantial lead over Aryna Sabalenka. This commanding position is secured despite a less successful showing in Beijing and a withdrawal from the Wuhan Open due to injury. Her season's achievements, including victories at the Australian Open and US Open, solidify her No. 1 status at least until the WTA Finals.
Kazakhstan's presence in the rankings extends with Yulia Putintseva climbing to 79th in singles, and Anna Danilina holding seventh in doubles. Alexander Bublik is ranked 22nd in men's singles and is set to face Alexander Zverev on Wednesday, October 14. A win against Zverev would propel Bublik back into the top 20. Aleksandr Shevchenko and Timofey Skatov are ranked 111th and 210th, respectively. Mikhail Kukushkin, currently 358th, plans to retire after the ATP 250 tournament in Almaty.
