World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka holds over a 2,000 point lead at the top of the WTA rankings. But will she keep that lead by the end of 2026? Will rival Coco Gauff keep on breaking down Sabalenka’s power? How about Iga Swiatek?
LWOT predicts the 2026 WTA year-end Top 10 below. There’s no certainty as to what will happen next year, yet the following ten players all either have current success at the top of women’s tennis, or they have the game to make the big leap to the top tier of the sport. We also predicted the year-end Top 10 for the ATP.
Predicting the 2026 WTA Year-End Top 10
10. Victoria Mboko
2025 Finish: No. 18
Mboko, at just 18, was one of the best stories of 2025 when she won her home tournament at the Canadian Open. Since then, Mboko’s game has regressed a bit, but I see her making another big jump in 2026. She has an aggressive game and is clutch under pressure when needed.
9. Jasmine Paolini
2025 Finish: No. 8
There were lots of 2025 highs and lows for Paolini, and I see the Italian stagnating at the same level next season. She had a poor season in Grand Slams, but won the 2025 Italian Open and battled well to reach the WTA Finals. A 46-21 record is something to be proud of, and while I think she’ll have a worse overall record, she may sneak into a Grand Slam semifinal or two.
8. Mirra Andreeva
2025 Finish: No. 9
Andreeva’s mental game held her back in some big matches, and ultimately, cost her a spot in the WTA Finals. I have Andreeva moving up one spot, particularly finishing the season well. The youngster has lots of points to defend, notably in Dubai and Indian Wells, and she can’t afford any signs of shakiness or nerves.
