Aryna Sabalenka continues to hold onto her position as the best player in women’s tennis, reaching a major milestone in the latest WTA Rankings. The Belarusian star has now completed 50 weeks as the world No. 1, an impressive achievement that cements her status as one of the most consistent forces on tour. Yet, despite her dominance at the top, the biggest smiles this week belong to Victoria Mboko and Naomi Osaka, who both made significant moves following standout performances at the 2025 Canadian Open.
For Sabalenka, her reign at the summit of the WTA rankings has been built on a combination of raw power, mental toughness, and week-to-week consistency. Over the past year, she has delivered deep runs at the biggest tournaments, claimed key titles, and established herself as the player everyone else is chasing. While the Canadian Open didn’t see her lifting the trophy, her results were still strong enough to maintain a comfortable lead over her closest rivals in the points race.
However, the story of the week was not just about who stayed on top — it was also about who climbed the ladder. Rising Canadian star Victoria Mboko delivered one of the tournament’s most memorable runs, thrilling the home crowd with her fearless shot-making and composure against higher-ranked opponents. Still only in her teens, Mboko’s breakthrough at a marquee event has now been rewarded with a career-high ranking, a clear sign that she’s on track to become a mainstay in the upper tiers of the women’s game.
Naomi Osaka also had reason to celebrate. The four-time Grand Slam champion, who has been steadily working her way back into form after a break from the sport, showcased the kind of tennis that once made her the most feared hard-court player on the planet. Her run in the Canadian Open was filled with moments of brilliance, reminding fans and fellow competitors alike that she remains a serious contender at the sport’s biggest events. The strong showing propelled her back up the rankings, signaling that her comeback is gathering momentum at just the right time with the US Open looming.
The mix of established stars like Sabalenka and returning champions like Osaka with the emergence of young talents such as Mboko highlights the current depth and excitement in women’s tennis. Every tournament brings fresh storylines, and the Canadian Open was no exception — from Sabalenka’s milestone to Mboko’s rise and Osaka’s resurgence, the week offered a glimpse of the sport’s bright and unpredictable future.
Looking ahead, the WTA Tour now shifts toward the North American hard-court swing’s final stages, with players vying for momentum before the last Grand Slam of the year. Sabalenka will aim to extend her reign at No. 1, but with Osaka finding her rhythm and Mboko eager to build on her breakthrough, the battle for headlines — and ranking points — is only getting more intense.