WTA Ranking: Badosa on the Edge of the Top 100 in a Week with No Changes in the Top 10

The WTA rankings have hardly changed significantly in this first week of the clay court swing.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 9:22pm

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The WTA rankings have seen minimal changes this week, with Aryna Sabalenka remaining the leader at 11,025 points, followed by Elena Rybakina and Coco Gauff. However, there are some notable developments, including Jessica Pegula defending her title and keeping her 5th place ranking, and Marie Bouzkova achieving her best ranking of 24th after winning the WTA Bogota 2026 event. Additionally, Paula Badosa continues to climb the rankings, now sitting at 102nd position after reaching the Charleston round of 16.

Why it matters

The WTA rankings are a crucial indicator of a player's performance and standing in the women's professional tennis circuit. While the top positions have remained relatively stable, the movement in the lower ranks, such as Badosa's progress, can have significant implications for players' qualification and seeding in upcoming tournaments, including the prestigious French Open.

The details

In the latest WTA rankings, Aryna Sabalenka maintains her position as the world number one with 11,025 points, followed by Elena Rybakina (8,108 points) and Coco Gauff (7,278 points). Jessica Pegula, who defended her title, remains in 5th place with 6,243 points. Marie Bouzkova, the winner of the WTA Bogota 2026 event, has achieved her best ranking of 24th with 1,676 points. Meanwhile, Paula Badosa has climbed 11 spots to reach the 102nd position with 772 points after reaching the Charleston round of 16. Cristina Bucsa remains the highest-ranked Spanish player at 31st with 1,426 points, while Jessica Bouzas is in the 47th position with 1,230 points.

  • The WTA rankings were updated on April 5, 2026.

The players

Aryna Sabalenka

The current world number one in women's tennis, with 11,025 points.

Elena Rybakina

The second-ranked player in the WTA rankings with 8,108 points.

Coco Gauff

The third-ranked player in the WTA rankings with 7,278 points.

Jessica Pegula

The 5th-ranked player in the WTA rankings, having defended her title and maintained her position with 6,243 points.

Marie Bouzkova

The 24th-ranked player in the WTA rankings, having achieved her best ranking after winning the WTA Bogota 2026 event with 1,676 points.

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The takeaway

The WTA rankings have remained relatively stable this week, with the top players maintaining their positions. However, the progress of players like Paula Badosa, who is on the verge of breaking into the Top 100, and Marie Bouzkova, who has reached her career-high ranking, highlights the ongoing competition and evolution within the women's professional tennis circuit.