That is an annual put up on Moo’s Tennis Weblog the place I attempt to predict the tip of season high ten and subsequent season’s Slam champions. There weren’t too many interviews this 12 months and I used to be positioned within the high 5. You possibly can view right here earlier 12 months outcomes and former years right here. Learn on for my predictions for 2025…
10. Linda Noskova: Opening with my most (solely?) left-field choice. Noskova confronted unimaginable challenges in 2024 however managed to complete the season within the high 30 on this planet. Noskova has been in my predictions for the final two years and I feel 2025 will probably be when she takes the subsequent step in her profession and breakthrough. the highest ten on this planet. Noskova has all of the instruments and has proven that she has the sport to upset the highest gamers with wins within the high 10 together with Iga Swiatek. My tip to win the 2025 WTA most improved participant award.
9. Paula Badosa: Badosa has confirmed, when wholesome, to be some of the constant gamers on tour. It’s extremely seemingly that Badosa will crack the highest ten in early 2025 as they’re a number of factors away from Roma. I am nonetheless a bit cautious of the accidents which have plagued Badosa’s profession over the previous few years. Nevertheless, I’ll say that Badosa holds on to his high ten place on the finish of the 12 months and wins the 1000 title.
8. Zheng Qinwen: I have been on the Zheng bandwagon for the previous few years. Surprisingly, since Zheng cracked the highest 5, I can say I took one foot off that band. Zheng’s sport nonetheless has some good factors in it and he will probably be defending the ultimate factors on the Australian Open in January (Notice – it is good that he has already taken it out within the United Cup). There will probably be loads of room to catch up between Australia and Wimbledon although.
7. Mirra Andreeva: I feel 2025 would be the 12 months Andreeva cracks the highest ten. Quickly he’ll now not be restricted within the competitions he can play as he turns 18 in April. Andreeva has an amazing tennis mind and sport IQ. I would not be shocked to see Andreeva attain a Slam closing in 2025.
6. Jessica Pegula: I anticipate Pegula to proceed to be a mainstay on this planet’s high ten. His regular play would go on to win a lot of his matches on the highway. I am excited to see if he could make a run on the US Open. I nonetheless suppose that it’ll nonetheless be a problem for Pegula to proceed beating the large hitters within the closing stage of the Slams.
5. Coco Gauff: 2024 was a tough 12 months for Coco nevertheless she managed to finish the season on a excessive by profitable the WTA Finals and ending among the many high three on this planet. I’m inspired by the brand new partnership with Matt Daly and the main focus that’s already evident on front-end efficiency and supply. I am leaning in the direction of the identical prediction as final 12 months – profitable extra matches, a few 1000 titles, deep run at the very least two Slams however no Slam titles.
4. Iga Swiatek: Swiatek has been my primary for the previous few years however I am not feeling optimistic this 12 months. I’ve a sense this prediction is the one I would remorse in a 12 months! There may be an attention-grabbing dimension to 2025 as Swiatek is accompanied by a brand new coach in Wim Fissette who has been profitable with most of the gamers he has met. Maybe most essential are the various questions he’ll undoubtedly face after the current announcement of a failed drug take a look at. Swiatek was dominant on the French Open however is but to totally show himself at different Slams. I do not see that altering in 2025.
3. Karolina Muchova: I’ll experience the Muchova bandwagon ceaselessly. Final 12 months was unlucky with a wrist damage that stored him out for the primary half of the 2024 season. Muchova impressed on her return and picked up the place she left off as she reached the semi-finals of the US Open and the ultimate in Beijing with one other win over Sabalenka. I feel Muchova will win main titles in 2025. A Slam possibly? Hell yeah!
2. Elena Rybakina: I am nonetheless excessive on Rybakina who, if match and wholesome, is likely one of the greatest gamers on this planet. I used to be inspired to see Rybakina in seemingly higher kind on the WTA Finals, each on and off the court docket, and he or she introduced a beautiful and thrilling partnership with Goran Ivanisevic. Life continues to be a priority in any other case I’d have Rybakina as my number one. Nonetheless, I feel it will likely be a greater 12 months and one other Slam win is on the playing cards in 2025.
1. Aryna Sabalenka: Like Rybakina final 12 months, I made a U-turn on Sabalenka. He has been constant within the Slams which I discover compelling as a result of Sabalenka’s sport continues to be taking part in at occasions. 2024 had some actually robust occasions however he nonetheless got here out on high and continued to indicate his unbelievable resilience. I feel Sabalenka will win Wimbledon in 2025.
One of the best of the remainder:
Barbora Krejcikova: The thriller that’s Krejcikova can’t be discounted. He has proven many occasions that he can produce a giant consequence and beat virtually anybody on his day. As with most gamers, well being and accidents generally is a limiting issue. A most of 12.
Madison Keys: 2025 is the 12 months Keys goes deep at Wimbledon! A most of 15.
Amanda Anisimova: I am nonetheless within the AA group however I’ve lowered my expectations since 2023. Consistency will all the time be a difficulty for Anisimova as a result of her sport is aggressive. Then again, all the pieces can click on in a single competitors. I predict a deep run at one of many Slams. High 20.
Emma Raducanu: All in all, 2024 was promising and did not damage an excessive amount of. I feel Raducanu will proceed to construct and be one to observe through the grass court docket season. High 20.
Jasmine Paolini: Erring on the facet of warning with Paolini as a result of it will likely be a troublesome summer time to defend factors within the French Open and Wimbledon finals. I’d be shocked if Paolini can keep his place within the high ten on this planet. High 30
Olga Danilovic: I do know there have been some severe accidents however I by no means understood why Danilovic was not included within the rankings. Maybe 2025 would be the 12 months of success after an encouraging finish to the season? High 30.
Katie Volynets: I’m impressed by the continued growth of Volynet and I feel that may proceed in 2025. High 30.
Yuliia Starodubtseva: He has certified for all 4 Slams in 2024. It will likely be a giant draw for extra tournaments in 2025. One to observe. High 40.
Robin Montgomery: Each time I watch Montgomery I’m impressed along with his sport and his perspective. 2025 will probably be 12 months for Robin. The highest 50.
Alina Korneeva: He spent most of 2024 on the sidelines with a wrist damage. Korneeva was the Australian Open junior champion in 2023 and I feel 2025 will probably be a breakthrough 12 months. My prediction to win the brand new WTA award of the 12 months in 2025. The highest 50.
Slam Predictions:
Australian Open: Rybakina
French Open: Swiatek
Wimbledon: Right here we’re
US Open: Mucha
