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WTA Ranking: Rybakina tightens the circle around Sabalenka's number 1 position

Diego Jiménez Rubio | 19 Apr 2026 | 14.48
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Elena Rybakina, WTA ranking. Photo: gettyimages
Elena Rybakina, WTA ranking. Photo: gettyimages

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It has been a vibrant week of tennis on the women's circuit, leading to significant changes in the WTA ranking. The most noteworthy news is Elena Rybakina gaining 392 points, solidifying her position as world number 2, trailing Aryna Sabalenka by just 2,395 points. Moreover, within the top-10, Mirra Andreeva moves up a spot at the expense of Paolini, while Karolina Muchova (11) and Linda Noskova (13) are closing in on the top-10. Among the negative news is the sharp drop of Jelena Ostapenko (from 22 to 40). Additionally, Paula Badosa remains outside the top-100, currently at 103.

WTA Ranking before the Mutua Madrid Open 2026. Photo: gettyimages

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