Rybakina Climbs to No. 3 as Mothers Enter Top 10 and Teens Lead a New Wave
Elena Rybakina rises to No. 3 in the latest WTA rankings after her Australian Open title, narrowing the gap on No. 2 Iga Swiatek. Elena Svitolina and Belinda Bencic both return to the Top 10, marking the first time two mothers have been in the Top 10 simultaneously. A notable youth surge follows, with Iva Jovic breaking into the Top 20 and Tereza Valentova cracking the Top 50 as several teenagers post career-high moves. Elise Mertens also reclaim the No. 1 spot in doubles. The update highlights Rybakina’s form, a historic motherhood milestone, and a rising wave of young players.
