Who is currently ranked World No. 1 in the WTA?

Aryna Sabalenka is the current World No. 1 in the WTA rankings.

How did Mirra Andreeva's ranking change?

Mirra Andreeva climbed one spot to reach a new career-high of No. 7 in the WTA rankings.

What were the major movements in the WTA top 20?

There were minimal changes in the top 20, with Mirra Andreeva and Victoria Mboko being the only players to move within the top 20.

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Sabalenka Stays No. 1 Amidst WTA Rankings Shuffle

19 Jan

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Summary

Aryna Sabalenka maintains WTA world No. 1 ranking.
Mirra Andreeva reaches a new career-high of No. 7.
Several players achieve personal best rankings after recent tournaments.

Sabalenka Stays No. 1 Amidst WTA Rankings Shuffle

As of January 19, 2026, Aryna Sabalenka retains her world No. 1 spot in the WTA rankings, boasting a significant point lead. While the top six positions remain largely unchanged, Mirra Andreeva has ascended to world No. 7 following her victory at the Adelaide International, marking a notable shift in the top 10.

Further down the rankings, several players achieved personal bests. Victoria Mboko reached a new career-high of No. 16 after her performance at the Adelaide International. Elisabetta Cocciaretto surged 24 places to No. 56 after winning the Hobart International, with runner-up Iva Jovic also reaching a new high of No. 27.

Other notable ascents include Maya Joint to No. 31, Jaqueline Cristian to No. 35, and Tereza Valentova to No. 57. Australian player Taylah Preston saw a significant jump to No. 161 after reaching the Hobart semi-finals, showcasing the impact of recent tournament successes on player standings.