Aryna Sabalenka continues her extended reign at the top of the WTA rankings, holding the world No. 1 spot for more than 100 consecutive weeks as the 2026 US Open enters its second week.
## The Current Top 10
– 1. Aryna Sabalenka (Belarus) — 8,575 points
– 2. Elena Rybakina (Kazakhstan) — 8,141 points
– 3. Jessica Pegula (USA) — 7,265 points
– 4. Coco Gauff (USA) — 6,704 points
– 5. Mirra Andreeva — 5,443 points
– 6. Linda Noskova (Czechia) — 5,028 points
– 7. Karolina Muchova (Czechia) — 4,983 points
– 8. Iga Swiatek (Poland) — 4,809 points
– 9. Elina Svitolina (Ukraine) — 4,689 points
– 10. Amanda Anisimova (USA) — 4,533 points
## A Narrow Gap at the Top
Sabalenka’s lead over Rybakina has narrowed to just 434 points, one of the tightest gaps at the top of the WTA rankings in recent memory. Rybakina’s rise reflects a strong hard-court stretch, while Sabalenka’s own consistency, including three titles already this season, has kept her narrowly ahead.
## Climbers Outside the Top 10
Alexandra Eala has moved up to a career-high ranking following a breakout stretch that included a run to the Cincinnati Open semifinals, where she beat multiple former Grand Slam champions before falling to eventual champion Coco Gauff. Iva Jovic has also climbed to a new career high, part of a broader wave of young players pushing into the sport’s upper tier.
## Why the US Open Matters for the Rankings
With Sabalenka defending a title and both Rybakina and Pegula in form, the standings could shift significantly once the tournament concludes. Gauff’s Cincinnati title has already tightened the race for the No. 4 spot. For more on the rising names threatening the established order, see our feature on young players who could become the next Grand Slam champions, and check our ATP rankings breakdown for how the men’s race compares.