WTA Power Rankings Ahead of National Bank Open in Toronto

The upcoming tournament marks a return to hard courts for the WTA's elite, looking to reassert their influence after several surprising results in recent tournaments. The Power Rankings detail the current top contenders as the competition approaches.

1) **Aryna Sabalenka** - Actual Ranking: 1, Record: 36-6.

Notable Recent Result: Wimbledon Round 4. Best NBO Result: Semifinal (2021). Sabalenka heads into the tournament as the top seed, boasting a remarkable 32-3 record on hard courts since her 2025 US Open title run. She is seeking to reclaim her dominance in Toronto.

2) **Jessica Pegula** - Actual Ranking: 3, Record: 35-9.

Notable Recent Result: Wimbledon Quarterfinal. Best NBO Result: Champion (twice). Pegula's track record in the National Bank Open is impressive, with two titles and four semifinal appearances. This season, she has consistently performed well, reaching the quarter-finals or better in nine of her eleven tournaments.

3) **Coco Gauff** - Actual Ranking: 4, Record: 31-12.

Notable Recent Result: Wimbledon Semifinal. Best NBO Result: Quarter-Final (Three times). Gauff has delivered strong performances in high-stakes matches, including four consecutive three-set victories at Wimbledon. She will aim to overcome past struggles in Canada.

4) **Elena Rybakina** - Actual Ranking: 2, Record: 34-11.

Notable Recent Result: Wimbledon Round 3. Best NBO Result: Semifinal (Twice). Rybakina, seeded second, holds two victories over Sabalenka on hard courts, showcasing her as a potential threat in Toronto.

5) **Mirra Andreeva** - Actual Ranking: 5, Record: 37-11.

Notable Recent Result: Wimbledon Round 2. Best NBO Result: Third Round (2025). Making her debut in Toronto, the 19-year-old is fresh off her first Grand Slam title at Roland-Garros. She has shown promise on hard courts as well.

6) **Iga Swiatek** - Actual Ranking: 8, Record: 23-12.

Notable Recent Result: Wimbledon Round 3. Best NBO Result: Semifinal (2023). Swiatek is looking to regain form after a challenging season. Despite early exits in recent tournaments, she has previously succeeded on hard courts.

7) **Linda Noskova** - Actual Ranking: 7, Record: 27-11.

Notable Recent Result: Wimbledon Champion. Best NBO Result: Second round (2025). Noskova arrives in Toronto after claiming her first major title and aims to add a WTA 1000 title to her résumé.

8) **Naomi Osaka** - Actual Ranking: 13, Record: 20-8.

Notable Recent Result: Wimbledon Quarterfinal. Best NBO Result: Runner-up (2025). Osaka has shown solid form entering this tournament and has made significant strides since her last appearance.

9) **Elina Svitolina** - Actual Ranking: 9, Record: 35-10.

Notable Recent Result: Wimbledon Round 1. Best NBO Result: Champion (2017). Svitolina looks to replicate her past success, having already captured a title this season and reaching multiple WTA 1000 finals.

10) **Amanda Anisimova** - Actual Ranking: 9, Record: 16-9.

Notable Recent Result: Wimbledon Round 3. Best NBO Result: Runner-Up (2024). Anisimova hopes to build momentum on hard courts, aiming to recapture the form that earned her a spot in the National Bank Open final previously.

The National Bank Open will take place from August 1 to 13 at Sobeys Stadium.