That is an annual put up on Moo’s Tennis Weblog the place I attempt to predict the highest ten finishers for the upcoming season. 2022 was a wierd previous season – view right here earlier yr outcomes and former years right here. This is hoping 2023 is an efficient yr by way of factors. Learn on for my predictions for 2023…
10. Zheng Qinwen: I knew little or no about Zheng Qinwen earlier than 2022. He’s now one of many names I look ahead to tournaments. From #126 to 25 in 2022. I believe the highest ten is asking in 2023.
9. Bianca Andreescu: For many of 2022, I assumed Andreescu was in peril of a serious breakthrough. Though there was progress in the suitable path and the physique helps for probably the most half, it by no means occurred. I’m nonetheless impressed by Andreescu’s perspective and want and I are likely to assume that 2023 shall be a return to the peak of 2019.
8. Jessica Pegula: Pegula has such a powerful sport and powerful thoughts that I count on him to take care of his place within the prime ten on the planet. Can he win the Slam in singles? Hmm I nonetheless do not see Pegula claiming the Slam title but.
7. Liudmila Samsonov: I’m bought at Samsonov. A terrific sport with a sophisticated thoughts. Samsonov started to burn through the second half of 2022. I do not assume it was a flash within the pan. Extra, the start of one thing huge. I believe Samsonov will attain a minimum of the Slam quarterfinals in 2023 and win the WTA 1000 title.
6. Belinda Bencic: The spotlight of Bencic’s final two seasons was undoubtedly enjoying for his nation. There have been two top-10 jaunts throughout his profession. Each have been sluggish although. I really feel like now’s the time for Bencic to take that subsequent step and change into a mainstay within the prime 10 on the planet. I’m nonetheless satisfied that he’ll undergo Wimbledon in a single yr. 2023?
5. In Jabeur: I missed the Ons in my prime ten exit final yr. Huge mistake! Jabeur builds on a wonderful 2021 season by attaining new issues in 2022 with back-to-back Slam finals. High 5? Sure. Can Ons win the Slam? Hmmm I am sorry. I wish to see it occur at Wimbledon after a really shut match in 2022.
4. Coco Gauff: There’s an inherent skepticism and consciousness of how Gauff ended up with 2022 and a totally out-of-genre premise. I can ignore that on the finish of an extended and exhausting season. Wonderful perspective, at all times studying and altering, and versatile with the sport of all positions. Gauff will proceed to impress.
3. Amanda Anisimova: Following final yr’s predictions, I’ll go along with Anisimova. I really feel that Anisimova’s 2022 season was higher than her season-ending rating of #24 lets. Consistency will at all times be a query mark as a result of he’s aggressive. Higher danger brings better reward. I believe Anisimova will win the Slam in 2023.
2. Aryna Sabalenka: It’s stunning that Sabalenka completed 2022 within the prime 5 provided that he was inactive at first of the season. I might be shocked if she would not carry a few of that constructive momentum from the WTA Finals into 2023. The primary incoming Slam last. I am nonetheless on the fence about whether or not Sabalenka can win the Slam although.
1. Iga Swiatek: There is no such thing as a negotiation on the primary quantity. Swiatek received the US Open enjoying sub-par for a lot of the event and but nonetheless received the whole caboodle. Some areas to enhance – the second server and the frontend can go along with a skew-whiff at instances. However the sport as an entire is stable and the idea is subsequent degree. It’s going to take one thing particular to beat Swiatek to the primary perch. I’ll intention for 2 extra Slams in 2023 together with one step nearer to a profession Slam.
The most effective of the remainder:
Barbora Krejcikova: Ostrava!!! confirmed that Krejcikova can actually beat anybody on her day. I hope for a season with out main accidents. A most of 15.
Maria Sakkari: I am not satisfied that Sakkari has been in a position to maintain his personal within the huge matches. It is a kind of conditions the place I do not assume I will consider it till I see it. I hope I’ve been confirmed mistaken. A most of 15.
Naomi Osaka: Who is aware of. After such a tricky yr with accidents, I believe Osaka will bounce again. It could possibly be #1. It will not be a shock. What is predicted is to foretell that there’s a prime 15 since clay and grass haven’t been specified for 4 months of the season.
Marie Bouzkova: Will win competitions with pure grit and willpower. It was an absolute wall at Wimbledon. You’ll have to take just a few possibilities to make the following step. High 20.
Caroline Garcia: It was excellent within the second half of 2022. However having watched Garcia in a lot of his profession I believe I’ll stay cautious. High 20.
Marketa Vondroussova: I believe Vondrousova shall be one of many largest gamers of the season. WTA returning participant of the yr 2023? High 20.
Garbine Muguruza: I’ve to speak about Mugu. He’s at all times in my prime ten. It feels inevitable that he’ll bounce from #55 (!). How far although? I’m hopeless as traditional. High 30.
Jule Niemeier: It is a good sport. He performed very nicely on the massive stage in 2022. The most effective 30.
Linda Noskova: I used to be very impressed after watching Noskova dwell at Rolly G this yr. It is a clear sport. Robust sense. WTA Newcomer of the yr for 2023? High 30.
Clara Tauson: Eek I sang lots about Tauson in 2022. I am actually inspired to see that he appears match and has been profitable video games within the off season. If he can keep wholesome, I believe he returns to his peak of #33 someday in 2023.
Karolina Muchova: I’ll by no means surrender hope 😂. Muchova has the sport and mentality to win Slams. His physique has let him down many instances so it is exhausting to foretell.
Slam Predictions:
Australian Open: Swiatek
French Open: Swiatek
Wimbledon: Bencic
US Open: You aren’t transferring
