Amanda Anisimova Soars into WTA Top 20, Aryna Sabalenka Retains No. 1 Ranking
Doha, Qatar (February 2023) – American teenager Amanda Anisimova has made a historic leap into the WTA Top 20 for the first time in her career after capturing her maiden WTA 1000 title in Doha. The 21-year-old’s triumph propelled her a remarkable 23 places up the rankings to No. 18.
Anisimova’s stunning victory over Jelena Ostapenko in the Qatar TotalEnergies Open final culminated a remarkable week for the young American. She had dispatched top-ranked players Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek en route to the title, showcasing her newfound confidence and aggressive play.
Meanwhile, Ostapenko, who fell short in the final, has also enjoyed a significant rise in the rankings. The Latvian star moved up nine spots to No. 26, further cementing her status as one of the most dangerous players on the circuit.
Despite her early exit in Doha, world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka remains atop the WTA rankings. The powerful Belarusian has maintained her dominance despite facing some setbacks this season.
Iga Swiatek, the French Open champion, holds steady at No. 2, while American Coco Gauff remains at No. 3. However, Gauff’s early departure in Doha highlights the competitive nature of the current WTA landscape.
Here is a breakdown of the top 20 WTA rankings as of February 2023:
- Aryna Sabalenka (BLR) – 8,966 points
- Iga Swiatek (POL) – 8,160 points
- Coco Gauff (USA) – 6,538 points
- Jasmine Paolini (ITA) – 5,398 points
- Jessica Pegula (USA) – 5,076 points
- Madison Keys (USA) – 4,680 points
- Elena Rybakina (KAZ) – 4,153 points
- Zheng Qinwen (CHN) – 3,985 points
- Emma Navarro (USA) – 3,649 points
- Paula Badosa (ESP) – 3,588 points
- Daria Kasatkina (RUS) – 3,116 points (+1)
- Danielle Collins (USA) – 2,877 points (-1)
- Diana Shnaider (RUS) – 2,853 points
- Mirra Andreeva (RUS) – 2,730 points (+1)
- Barbora Krejcikova (CZE) – 2,675 points (-1)
- Beatriz Haddad Maia (BRA) – 2,369 points
- Karolina Muchova (CZE) – 2,344 points
- Amanda Anisimova (USA) – 2,316 points (+23)
- Anna Kalinskaya (RUS) – 2,304 points (-1)
- Donna Vekic (CRO) – 2,273 points (-1)
Anisimova’s triumph in Doha serves as a testament to the depth and talent within the WTA. With several promising young players emerging, the competition at the top of the rankings is set to intensify in the months to come. The battle for supremacy in women’s tennis promises to be one of the most captivating storylines of 2023.
