LIVE WTA Rankings Post US Open Final – Sabalenka Reinforces No.1, Anisimova Hits Career High, Osaka Surges Back

The WTA rankings have been updated following the US Open 2025 final, reflecting the tournament’s impact.
Updated on September 7, this WTA rankings table provides a live snapshot of the standings — showing exactly where everyone sits now that the US Open tournament is complete.

WTA Rankings After US Open 2025 Final – Biggest Takeaways

The conclusion of the US Open 2025 not only crowned Aryna Sabalenka as a back-to-back champion, but also reshaped the WTA rankings across the board. From Sabalenka’s dominance at the top to major breakthroughs and painful drops further down the list, here are the key storylines that emerged.

Sabalenka Extends Her Lead at No.1

Aryna Sabalenka tightened her grip on the top spot with 11,225 points, extending her advantage over Iga Swiatek by nearly 3,300 points. Winning her second straight US Open saved her from losing a lot of points. She had to win it back-to-back and did so.

Swiatek and Gauff Battle for No.2

Iga Swiatek remains the clear world No.2 on 7,933 points, but the gap to Coco Gauff has narrowed to just 59 points. Gauff, now on 7,874, continues to prove she’s the face of American tennis with her consistent deep Slam runs. With the China swing and WTA Finals looming, the battle for the second spot promises to be one of the highlights of the fall season.

Anisimova World No.4 Despite US Open Final Heartbreak

Amanda Anisimova may have left Arthur Ashe Stadium in tears after losing the final, but her run has propelled her to No.4 with 5,159 points. It marks her return to the very top of the women’s game after years of stops and starts. Her powerful baseline game proved enough to take down Naomi Osaka and Iga Swiatek earlier in the fortnight, but the forehand faltered in the championship match. Still, her new career-high ranking gives her a platform to build on.

Teenager Mirra Andreeva Cracks the WTA Rankings Top 5

At just 18 years old, Mirra Andreeva is now ranked No.5 with 4,793 points. Her steady rise has been one of the stories of the season, not even reaching the latter stages in New York. She is the youngest player in the Top 5 since Maria Sharapova.

Osaka’s Surge Back Into the Top 20

Naomi Osaka made the quarterfinals in her Grand Slam comeback season, and the ranking reward is enormous. She jumps 10 spots to No.14 with 2,489 points, marking her first return to the Top 20 since becoming a mother. The four-time Slam champion is clearly finding her rhythm again, and the US Open run showed glimpses of her peak form.

Keys, Pegula, and the Shuffling of American Veterans

Madison Keys (No.6) and Jessica Pegula (No.7) both remain in the Top 10, though Pegula drops three places after a must-play-final SF exit. Pegula’s powerful hard-court game carried her deeper in the draw, reinforcing her status as one of the most reliable American performers on big stages.

Rybakina and Paolini Miss Golden Opportunities

Elena Rybakina (No.10) and Jasmine Paolini (No.8) remain key figures in the Top 10 conversation, though both missed golden opportunities to climb considerably higher in New York. Qinwen Zheng dropped two places to No.9 but continues to anchor China’s presence in the elite tier even without playing.

Major Movers Down the List

Several players experienced significant jumps or falls post-US Open 2025:

• Marketa Vondrousova (+24, to No.36) – A strong late run gives the Wimbledon 2023 champion a lifeline in the rankings.
• Barbora Krejcikova (+22, to No.38) – A return to form sees her surging back toward the Top 30.
• Cristina Bucsa (+33, to No.63) – The Spaniard’s best-ever Slam showing gives her a career breakthrough.
• Donna Vekic (–19, to No.50) – A painful slide after failing to back up her 2023 points.
• Elena-Gabriela Ruse (–26, to No.72) – Drops heavily after an early exit.

The Next Generation Keeps Rising

The rankings also highlight the steady influx of youth:

• Victoria Mboko (No.23, 19 years old) continues her ascent as Canada’s brightest teen prospect.
• Iva Jovic (No.54, 17 years old) breaks into the Top 60 for the first time, underlining her promise.
• Tereza Valentova (+19, to No.57, just 18 years old) also makes her mark.

With multiple teenagers inside the Top 60, the generational shift in women’s tennis is well underway.

Conclusion: A New Era of Balance in the WTA Rankings

The post–US Open 2025 WTA rankings reflect both stability and change. Sabalenka stands tall at No.1, firmly in control of the women’s game, while Swiatek and Gauff fight closely behind her. Anisimova’s rise and Andreeva’s breakthrough bring fresh narratives to the top tier. Meanwhile, Osaka’s comeback and the surge of young talents inject excitement into a tour that has rarely looked deeper in quality.

The US Open 2025 confirmed it: the WTA is entering an era where established champions and fearless newcomers are colliding — and the rankings behind the Top 3 are tighter, more dynamic, and more compelling than ever.