WTA Race Update: Jabeur climbs to No.2 after Madrid victory, Pegula, Anisimova make big moves

The Madrid Open provided some unexpected results upon it's conclusion, with several stars exceeding expectations which led to them gaining ground on the table in the race to the WTA Finals.

Ons Jabeur was the most prominent mover on the list, as the Tunisian captured her maiden WTA 1000 title in Madrid. This led to her jumping 10 spots to rise to No.2 on the table, trailing only World No.1 Iga Swiatek in points accumulated this season.

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Americans Jessica Pegula and Amanda Anisimova also made big moves up the table, following strong performances in Madrid. Ekaterina Alexandrova surpassed all expectations by reaching the semifinals, allowing her to rise 18 spots to No.18 on the table.

Below are the Top 20 players on the race to the WTA Finals.

WTA Race Update (TOP 20):

1. Iga Swiatek 4390

2. Ons Jabeur 1925

3 Paula Badosa 1772

4 Jessica Pegula 1697

5 Maria Sakkari 1676

6 Daniella Collins 1581

7 Anett Kontaveit 1485

8 Madison Keys 1382

9 Simona Halep 1311

10 Belinda Bencic 1261

11 Jelena Ostapenko 1166

12 Veronika Kudermetova 1142

13 Amanda Anisimova 1026

14 Naomi Osaka 990

15 Elena Rybakina 942

16 Barbora Krejcikova 895

17 Aryna Sabalenka 877

18 Ekaterina Alexandrova 851

19 Daria Kasatkina 781

20 Sorana Cirstea 746