7. Jasmine Paolini
Paolini didn’t quite repeat the iconic season she had last year, but she proved that she truly belongs at the top. Her performances were consistent, and at times she pulled off heroics, such as with the Italian Billie Jean King Cup team, who won the trophy again. She didn’t look great at the WTA Finals, losing all her matches, but that had more to do with the opposition simply being stronger than her right now.
8. Mirra Andreeva
Andreeva didn’t have the best end to the season, failing to qualify for the WTA Finals even though her appearance seemed almost guaranteed a month before the season’s end. Despite that, she had a strong season overall, winning a couple of big trophies. With her age and potential, we’re confident she’ll bounce back strongly in 2026, certainly more so than some other players warranting a pretty solid number 8 on our list.
>9. Victoria Mboko
Mboko is another player who experienced a meteoric rise in 2025. She began the year well outside the top 100 but finished it inside the top 20, capped by a trophy in Hong Kong to close the season. She had a tremendous few weeks toward the end, and being only 19 years old means she’s only just getting started. Due to that, we’re placing her ninth in our power rankings expecting her to take a massive leap in the coming months.
10. Belinda Bencic
Bencic is another player who had a solid finish to the season, playing some very good tennis. We saw her return close to her best level, reminiscent of when she won the Olympic gold medal a few years ago. With more playing time, Bencic could easily return to the top 10, where she belongs based on her level, and that’s why she’s on this list as well.
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