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Burning questions: Can Sabalenka hold No. 1? Does 2026 deliver a new Slam champ?

Will Aryna Sabalenka finish the season as World No. 1 again? Which Top 10 player has the best chance to win her first Slam? Will Amanda Anisimova or Coco Gauff finish the season as the top American? We tackle all that and more in our first edition of 2026 burning questions.

How mind, body and timing came together for Amanda Anisimova’s 2025 surge

A rebuilt body, a steadier mindset and belief earned Amanda Anisimova a breakthrough 2025, marked by major finals, wins over the best in the world and a return to the elite.

Insatiable work ethic is the 'X-factor' powering Aryna Sabalenka's dominance

Aryna Sabalenka didn’t hold the top ranking for more than 60 weeks by accident. It took daily work, consistency and an understanding of what the position demands.

Caty McNally on comebacks, full-circle moments and partnering Krejcikova

After an arduous comeback from elbow surgery and a full-circle moment in which she was the only player to win a set from Iga Swiatek at Wimbledon, Caty McNally is now back in the Top 100 and preparing to play doubles alongside Barbora Krejcikova in 2026.

Behind Joanna Garland's globe-spanning, Radiohead-soundtracked 2025 rise

Chinese Taipei's Joanna Garland cut her ranking by over 400 places in 2025 -- a comeback from injury that had been carefully plotted around the world and soundtracked by Radiohead, her favorite band.

Moms had so many moments on the WTA Tour in 2025

It was a remarkable year for moms on the WTA Tour in 2025, from memorable runs to historic titles to rises up the rankings. Here are some of the most notable achievements from mothers from this past season.

A fresh outlook, a few tweaks and a major move led to Ann Li's resurgence

After a slump pushed her out of the Top 200, American Ann Li found her form in 2025, thanks in part to a new coach and a move across the world. She won her second career title this past season and reached a new career high.