World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka had 2024 as her best year in her career. After starting 2025 with the Brisbane International title, the 26-year-old will be aiming to bag her third Australian Open title.
The WTA season kicked off with Polina Kudermetova breaking into the Top 100, Yulia Putintseva setting a new career high and Naomi Osaka rejoining the Top 50.