Sabalenka Named WTA Player of the Year for 2025

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus has been named the WTA Player of the Year for 2025, securing the honor for the second consecutive season after receiving nearly 80 percent of votes from international tennis journalists. The 27-year-old world No. 1 dominated the tour with four titles, a tour-leading nine finals appearances and a 63-12 win-loss record, capping a season that included a record-breaking prize money haul of more than $15 million.

The WTA announced the awards on Monday, highlighting Sabalenka's consistent excellence. She defended her US Open title in September, defeating Amanda Anisimova in the final to claim her fourth Grand Slam singles trophy. Earlier in the year, Sabalenka lost the Australian Open final to Madison Keys in January and the French Open final to Coco Gauff in June. She reached the Wimbledon semifinals in July, where Anisimova again prevailed, but her overall performance kept her at No. 1 throughout the season. Additional victories came at the Brisbane International in January, the Miami Open in March and the Madrid Open in May. In July, Sabalenka became the first player since Serena Williams in 2015 to surpass 12,000 WTA ranking points, underscoring her...