Madison Keys Makes a Strong Return to the WTA Top 10
MELBOURNE, Australia — Madison Keys, the newly crowned Australian Open women’s champion, has made a triumphant return to her career-best ranking on the WTA tour. The victory places her alongside three other talented American women in the top 10, showcasing the strength of U.S. women’s tennis. Meanwhile, Jannik Sinner continues to enjoy a commanding lead in the men’s ATP rankings.
Keys clinched her first Grand Slam title with a hard-fought three-set win against the top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka last Saturday, propelling her from No. 14 to her career-high ranking of No. 7.
Joining Keys in the elite top 10 are fellow Americans Coco Gauff at No. 3, Jessica Pegula at No. 6, and Emma Navarro, who has fallen one spot to No. 9. This strong representation underlines the growing prominence of American women in the sport.
Despite her defeat, Aryna Sabalenka remains at the top of the WTA rankings as she aimed for a rare three-peat title at the Australian Open. Iga Swiatek holds steady at No. 2 following her semifinal loss to Keys in an exhilarating match.
In a surprising twist, Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen slid down three positions to No. 8, while former world No. 2, Paola Badosa, moved up two places to complete the top 10 after her impressive semifinal run at Melbourne Park.
Men’s Rankings Remain Steady
On the men’s side, the top four rankings have remained unchanged, with Jannik Sinner firmly established at No. 1 since June. He further solidified his position by defeating Alexander Zverev in straight sets to claim his second consecutive Australian Open title.
Carlos Alcaraz continues to hold the No. 3 spot, while Taylor Fritz retains No. 4. Notably, Daniil Medvedev has experienced a decline, falling two positions to No. 7 after an early exit in a tense second-round match.
After retiring due to a hamstring injury during the Australian Open semifinals, Novak Djokovic has climbed one spot to No. 6, just behind Casper Ruud.
A noteworthy addition to the men’s top 10 is Tommy Paul, whose impressive quarterfinal performance in Melbourne has earned him a career-best ranking of No. 9.
The rankings reflect an exciting moment in tennis, with American women showcasing their prowess on the global stage.
