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Zheng Qinwen climbed 31 spots to world number 23 following her victory at the tournament in Peking, Eurosport reported. The surge brings the Chinese player closer to her career-high standing of world number four, which she reached in the summer of 2025.
Climbing the WTA Rankings After Beijing
Zheng’s championship run at the hard-court tournament in the Chinese capital provided the biggest jump inside the top 100 players. At the top of the WTA singles rankings, Elena Rybakina maintained the number one spot with 9,696 points, ahead of Aryna Sabalenka with 7,550 points. Both players suffered early exits at the China Open.
Mirra Andreeva advanced two spots to world number three, accumulating 6,371 points following her appearance in the Beijing final. Jessica Pegula dropped one position to fourth with 6,225 points, while Coco Gauff fell one spot to fifth with 5,974 points. Elina Svitolina moved up to sixth with 5,024 points, and Karolina Muchova rose to seventh with 4,773 points, both passing Linda Noskova, who sits eighth with 4,697 points. Iga Swiatek held steady at ninth with 3,999 points, and Marta Kostyuk retained tenth place with 3,910 points.
Movement Among German Players
Tamara Korpatsch remained the top-ranked German singles player at world number 50 with 1,086 points, climbing three positions despite a first-round loss in Beijing. Tatjana Maria made the largest upward move among German competitors, gaining 13 spots to reach world number 71 with 945 points. Noma Noha Akugue stands as the third-highest-ranked German at world number 126 with 591 points.
Ella Seidel experienced a significant drop in the rankings. Having been forced to retire due to injury during her opening match against 16-year-old Xinran Sun in Beijing, Seidel dropped 34 positions to world number 136 with 542 points.
Current ATP Tour Standings Status
The Association of Tennis Professionals released no updated singles rankings for men during the tournament week in Beijing, as Alexander Zverev and other top male competitors contested matches at the Shanghai Masters.
WTA Weltrangliste Top 10 Standings
| Position | Previous Week | Player | Nationality | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | (1) | Elena Rybakina | KAZ | 9696 |
| 2 | (2) | Aryna Sabalenka | — | 7550 |
| 3 | (5) | Mirra Andreeva | — | 6371 |
| 4 | (3) | Jessica Pegula | USA | 6225 |
| 5 | (4) | Coco Gauff | USA | 5874 |
| 6 | (7) | Elina Svitolina | UKR | 5024 |
| 7 | (8) | Karolina Muchova | CZE | 4773 |
| 8 | (6) | Linda Noskova | CZE | 4697 |
| 9 | (9) | Iga Swiatek | POL | 3999 |
| 10 | (10) | Marta Kostyuk | UKR | 3910 |
Frequently Asked Questions About the Rankings Update
How many ranking points does Elena Rybakina hold at number one? Elena Rybakina leads the WTA rankings with 9,696 points despite an early exit at the China Open in Beijing.
What caused Ella Seidel to drop 34 positions in the rankings? Ella Seidel dropped to world number 136 after retiring with an injury during her opening-round match against Xinran Sun in Beijing.
Who is currently the highest-ranked German player in women’s tennis? Tamara Korpatsch holds the top national ranking for Germany at world number 50 with 1,086 points.
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