The standard WTA and ATP rankings, calculated on a 52-week rolling basis, can sometimes obscure what is actually happening on court right now. A closer look at results from 2026 alone tells a far more revealing story, and for Emma Raducanu, the numbers are uncomfortable reading.
The 2021 US Open champion sits at No. 38 in the official WTA rankings, but when only this calendar year's results are considered, she drops to No. 54. Raducanu has managed just 11 match wins across the entire season, hampered by injuries and what has been described as the ongoing effects of a virus. Her latest setback is a stress fracture in her foot, and although some medical experts believe a return in time for the US Open is possible, her injury history raises genuine doubts about a rapid comeback. Should she miss the hard-court swing and the US Open itself, she risks slipping outside the top 50, which would threaten her access to elite-level events.
At the opposite end of the spectrum, Alex Eala is thriving. The Filipino star sits at No. 28 in the official rankings, but her 2026-only position climbs to No. 25, reflecting a sharp upturn in form, particularly on grass courts in recent weeks. Mirra Andreeva tops the 2026 form table after her French Open victory, while Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina follow in second and third. New Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova sits seventh in the calendar-year list.
In the men's game, Jannik Sinner leads the 2026 rankings comfortably ahead of Alexander Zverev, with Flavio Cobolli and Daniil Medvedev also outperforming their official standings. TennisDraw users tracking bracket form will want to weigh these 2026-only numbers carefully when making their US Open predictions.
