Just now WTA Rankings: How many points are Sabalenka, Swiatek, Gauff, Raducanu, Eala dropping in April..
In April 2024, several WTA stars, including Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, Emma Raducanu, and Alex Eala, are set to drop ranking points based on their previous year’s performances. Here’s a breakdown of what they are defending:
Aryna Sabalenka: The World No. 1 holds a significant points lead after winning the Miami Open. However, she has key points to defend from strong performances during the clay season, including Stuttgart, Madrid, and Rome.
Iga Swiatek: The Polish star is under pressure, as she has a large number of points to defend on clay. She won several titles last year, meaning any underperformance in Stuttgart, Madrid, or Rome could see her gap to Sabalenka widen further.
Coco Gauff: The American has points to defend from last year’s semifinals and quarterfinal appearances in key clay events. Any slip-ups could see Jessica Pegula or Madison Keys challenge her for the American No. 1 spot.
Emma Raducanu: After a strong Miami Open performance, she has climbed back into the top 50. However, she does not have a huge number of points to defend on clay, giving her an opportunity to climb higher if she performs well.
Alex Eala: The young Filipina has made a big jump in the rankings after Miami, moving into the top 100. She will need solid results on clay to maintain this progress.
Overall, Swiatek is at the highest risk of losing points, while Sabalenka is in a strong position. Gauff, Raducanu, and Eala have chances to move up with solid clay-court performances.
