Jessica Pegula’s journey to the US Open 2024 final has earned her a significant climb in the WTA rankings. The American star, who ultimately fell to Aryna Sabalenka in the championship match, has moved up three spots to claim the No. 3 ranking. This marks Pegula’s highest-ever position in the rankings, solidifying her status as a top contender in women’s tennis.
Sabalenka, meanwhile, cemented her position as World No. 2 after capturing the US Open title. Her victory over Pegula in the final was a dominant display of power and precision. The Belarusian player has established herself as a consistent force in the game and is poised to challenge Iga Swiatek for the No. 1 spot in the coming months.
While Pegula and Sabalenka were making headlines, Coco Gauff’s impressive run in the tournament came to an end in the fourth round. The defending champion fell to fellow American Emma Navarro, resulting in a drop to No. 6 in the rankings.
Navarro’s journey to the semifinals, where she ultimately lost to Sabalenka, earned her a remarkable climb in the rankings. The American youngster has entered the Top 10 for the first time, highlighting the emergence of a new generation of talent in women’s tennis.
The Top 10 rankings now look as follows:
1. Iga Swiatek (POL) – 10,885
2. Aryna Sabalenka – 8,716
3. Jessica Pegula (USA) – 6,220
4. Elena Rybakina (KAZ) – 5,871
5. Jasmine Paolini (ITA) – 5,398
6. Coco Gauff (USA) – 4,983
7. Qinwen Zheng (CHN) – 3,980
8. Emma Navarro (USA) – 3,810
9. Barbora Krejcikova (CZE) – 3,631
10. Maria Sakkari (GRE) – 3,515
Beyond the Top 10, several players achieved new career-high rankings, showcasing the ongoing talent and competition in women’s tennis. This includes Anna Kalinskaya (14th), Diana Shnaider (17th), Lulu Sun (39th), Elina Avanesyan (50th), Ashlyn Krueger (51st), Jessica Bouzas Maneiro (60th), Erika Andreeva (68th), Harriet Dart (70th), and Renata Zarazua (85th).
The US Open 2024 has undoubtedly been a momentous event in the world of women’s tennis, with captivating matches, surprising upsets, and the emergence of new stars. The rankings reflect the dynamic nature of the sport, and as the season progresses, we can expect further exciting developments and changes in the race for top positions.
