How does top 10 of WTA rankings look after Dubai Open 2026?
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The race for the second spot in WTA Rankings has intensified although Iga Swiatek remains in the lead.
Jessica Pegula thrashed a tired Elina Svitolina in the Dubai Open 2026 final to clinch her fourth Masters trophy. The American previously also overcame Amanda Anisimova, Clara Tauson and Iva Jovic to end her title drought.
As a result, she solidified her position at No. 5, reducing the deficit between Coco Gauff and herself. Runner-up Elina Svitolina also improved her position inside the top-10.
Defending champion Mirra Andreeva slipped to No. 7, dropping 785 points due to her quarter-final finish. Karolina Muchova fell to #13, after pulling out from the competition while Clara Tauson dropped to #17.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has a massive lead at the top of the ranking charts, but the story to watch out for is the No. 2 spot. Iga Swiatek leads by nearly 400 points, but Elena Rybakina defends almost no points at the upcoming Sunshine Double. This sets up for a fascinating battle between two of the best players in the WTA tour.
Updated WTA rankings after Dubai Open 2026
- Aryna Sabalenka – 10870
- Iga Swiatek – 7653
- Elena Rybakina – 7253
- Coco Gauff – 6803
- Jessica Pegula – 6768
- Amanda Anisimova – 6053
- Jasmine Paolini – 4047
- Mirra Andreeva – 4001
- Elina Svitolina – 3845
- Victoria Mboko – 3246
Updated WTA Live Race after Dubai Open 2026
- Elena Rybakina – 2443
- Jessica Pegula – 1975
- Elina Svitolina – 1800
- Aryna Sabalenka – 1800
- Victoria Mboko – 1497
- Karolína Muchová – 1435
- Mirra Andreeva – 1183
- Coco Gauff – 980
- Amanda Anisimova – 890
- Iva Jovic – 811
Note: The first seven players qualify directly, along with a Grand Slam champion not inside the top seven. If multiple Slam winners are outside the top seven, the player with more points on the live race earns the final spot. If all Grand Slam champions are inside the top seven, the eighth player also qualifies.
Who is the current World No. 1 after the latest update to WTA Rankings?
Aryna Sabalenka has retained her position as the WTA World No. 1 post the Dubai Tennis Championships.
What is Iga Swiatek’s position in the latest WTA rankings?
Swiatek is ranked World No. 2 with 7653 points.
Who leads the live WTA rankings after Dubai Open 2026?
Elena Rybakina leads the live rankings with 2443 points, followed by newly crowned Dubai Open champion Jessica Pegula (1975). World No. 1 Sabalenka is at fourth place with 1800 points while Swiatek is still outside the top 10.
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Aniruddh Seshadri Iyer is a passionate sports journalist at Khel Now, specializing in tennis and Olympic sports. An engineer by training, he found his storytelling passion through iconic Grand Slam and Olympic moments. Known for sharp analysis and insightful coverage, he draws inspiration from Novak Djokovic’s resilience. Outside journalism, he enjoys reading, traveling, and playing the guitar.