Overview of Achievements and Impact
Aryna Sabalenka, the world’s number one tennis player, has been named WTA Player of the Year for the second consecutive season, as announced by the governing body of women’s tennis on Monday.
Sabalenka’s Dominant Season
Throughout 2025, Sabalenka maintained her position at the top of the rankings, achieving a remarkable campaign. She defended her US Open title, led the circuit in wins and titles, and reached nine finals. Sabalenka was runner-up at the Australian Open and Roland Garros, and advanced to the semifinals at Wimbledon.
The Bielorussian player won a total of four titles and amassed 63 victories during the season, according to the WTA.
Sabalenka’s Consistent Leadership
For the second year in a row, Sabalenka preserved her number one ranking and set a new record for most awards in a single season, as reported by the WTA.
Other Notable Achievements
Most Improved Player: Amanda Anisimova
Amanda Anisimova was selected as the Most Improved Player after being nominated for WTA Player of the Year. The American player reached five finals, winning her first WTA 1000 titles in Doha and Beijing. She also reached her first Grand Slam finals at Wimbledon and the US Open.
Anisimova entered the world’s top 10 in July and qualified for the WTA Finals for the first time, finishing the year ranked fourth in the world.
Best Doubles Team: Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend
Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend were recognized as the best doubles team of the year after winning their second Grand Slam title at the Australian Open and reaching the final in Flushing Meadows.
Comeback of the Year: Belinda Bencic
Former Olympic champion Belinda Bencic received the Comeback of the Year award after becoming a mother in April 2024 and achieving a strong run of results, highlighted by her victory over world number five Elena Rybakina to win the Abu Dhabi Open.
Breakthrough Player of the Year: Victoria Mboko
At 19 years old, Canadian Victoria Mboko was named Breakthrough Player of the Season after achieving her best-ever world ranking (18) and winning her first WTA 1000 title in Montreal.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is Aryna Sabalenka? Aryna Sabalenka is a professional tennis player from Bielorussia who has been the world’s number one ranked women’s singles player since August 2023.
- Why is Sabalenka’s WTA Player of the Year recognition significant? This recognition highlights Sabalenka’s consistent dominance in women’s tennis, having maintained her top ranking and amassed numerous titles and victories in a single season.
- Who else was recognized by the WTA? Other notable recipients include Amanda Anisimova (Most Improved Player), Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend (Best Doubles Team), Belinda Bencic (Comeback of the Year), and Victoria Mboko (Breakthrough Player of the Year).
