Elena Rybakina became the 30th woman to rise to World No. 1 in the Open Era, fueled by her run at the 2026 US Open. Rybakina, who defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the final in New York, also became the first player from Kazakhstan to rise to the top spot.
The three-time Grand Slam champion has now joined an illustrious list of players who have a permanent place in the tennis history books. On that note, here’s a closer look at every WTA No. 1 in tennis history:
