WTA 2025. Season Disappointments

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In every tennis calendar, there are always players who meet expectations, others who surpass them, and others who fall short. This time, it's time to review who were the major disappointments of the 2025 season within the WTA circuit.

According to the RAE, disappointment is the sorrow caused by a disillusionment. Therefore, we can confirm that any aspect related to this emotion resides in the pure interpretation, in the most personal aspect of the one writing this piece. Let no one be offended, I will simply list seven cases of players from whom I expected much more in this 2025 season. And why did I expect more? Because they are so good that I think they can deliver. I'm sure you miss some names, but I also didn't want to take advantage of those who suffered injuries or those I lost faith in long ago. Having said all this, let's go through the female circuit's disappointments.

#104 KATIE BOULTER

Not being the biggest fan of this player –and by this, I mean my expectations with her are quite down-to-earth–, I believe Katie has enough talent to stay among the top hundred in the world for most of her career. If you push me, she could easily be in the top 50. Yet, here we have the British player out of the top 100 with a terrible aftermath following a stunningly good 2024. She hasn't even managed to close the year with a positive balance (20-21).

#76 ONS JABEUR

I hope I'm wrong, but things don't look good for Ons. In one's mind still reside her three Grand Slam finals, her rise to world No. 2, and above all, her tremendous ability to execute any shot. However, her dismal 2024 has only worsened in 2025 with her dropping out of the top 70 and soon, out of the top 100 as well. Now her future involves motherhood and mentoring Zeynep Sönmez; only time will tell if, at 32-33 years old, she still has the energy to return to the tour.

#64 DANIELLE COLLINS

First and foremost, allow me the question: Is Danielle Collins retired? I have no idea. What I do know is that the American, after announcing her retirement at the end of 2024 and signing off on a glorious season, suddenly changed her mind and decided to extend her career by one more chapter. And what has happened in 2025? An absolute disaster. With a record of 15-14, her best results being semifinals in Strasbourg and quarterfinals in Charleston. Hopefully, it has at least been enjoyable for her, because from the outside, it feels like witnessing a very poor decision from Collins. We will soon find out if we will see her in 2026.

#57 BEATRIZ HADDAD MAIA

The Brazilian's season has gone largely unnoticed, and it's understandable, as you won't find many outstanding moments. With 16 victories in 24 tournaments, Haddad Maia has gone from being a very clear candidate to fight for the top 10 to suddenly experiencing a drop so significant that it pushes her out of the top 50. Make a note of her name as one of the most solid rackets to avoid in the early rounds of the Australian Open, although if she doesn't change her dynamics from this year, she won't be the most dangerous.

#37 DARIA KASATKINA

How tough the year must have been for Daria that, being one of the most smiling and approachable players on tour, she has ended up burned out and forced to step away from high-level competition. Necessary after so many calendars without respite, a burden that finally exploded in her hands at 28 years old. With a record of 19-22, the former Russian and now Australian never managed to thrive in any of the tours, so let's welcome her back with open arms and renewed energy.

#21 DIANA SHNAIDER

Another player who was aiming high after a 2024 where she missed out on breaking into the top 10 by just a few weeks, but ultimately, we haven't seen continuity to such a breakthrough. It's okay that she's 21 years old, fine that she's still in the world's top 25, but it's also true that in this calendar, we can't recall a single victory in her path. If her goal is to fight for the top 10 and delve deeper into Grand Slam tournaments–challenges for which I understand she must prepare–she'll be obliged to take control and face this sport with the utmost ambition possible. And if possible, find a coach who lasts for twelve months.

#15 EMMA NAVARRO

We conclude the article with one of the most unnoticed players on the circuit. When she entered the top 10, hardly anyone mentioned her, so it would have been unfair for her to make headlines for her slight setback in this 2025. It's a typical case where you need a slightly broader sample to discover the range she belongs to. Is Emma Navarro an undeniable top 10? Probably not. Is she just another player within the top 50? Not quite. Right now, she's in the top 15, perhaps a more fitting position given the close competition in the WTA at the moment. Who knows, maybe in the future, we will look back at this 2025 and remember it as a very good season for Emma.

What do you think? Who has been your biggest disappointment of the season? Krejcikova? Ostapenko? Sakkari? Who do you think is missing from this list?

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