Raducanu holds on to world ranking

DESPITE a loss in her first match of 2026, Emma Raducanu maintains her position at No 29 in the WTA rankings.

- By ELEANOR CROOKS

Emma Raducanu, left, of Team Great Britain, congratulates Maria Sakkari, of Team Greece, who beat her in the United Cup in Perth, Australia

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Aryna Sabalenka continues to reign supreme at the top of the women’s rankings, with Iga Swiatek holding firm in second place.However, there's been a shakeup for American star Coco Gauff, who has rocketed up to third, pushing Amanda Anisimova down to fourth.

Elena Rybakina sits in fifth, followed by Jessica Pegula in sixth and Italy's Jasmine Paolini in seventh.

The top 10 is completed by Mirra Andreeva, Madison Keys, and Swiss star Belinda Bencic, in eighth, ninth, and tenth places, respectively.