2025 WTA Tour Player Awards: Meet the Winners
The WTA has announced the winners of the 2025 Player Awards, recognizing top talent in women’s tennis. This year’s awards celebrate outstanding achievements both on and off the court, starting with the Player of the Year. The awards are voted on by international media as part of a week-long event dedicated to honoring excellence in the sport.
2025 WTA Tour Player Awards: Meet the Winners
Player of the Year
Aryna Sabalenka has reclaimed the title of Player of the Year for the second consecutive time. She becomes one of only three players in the last 15 years to win this award multiple times. Sabalenka received nearly 80% of the media votes after an impressive season where she reached nine finals and won four titles. She also achieved a record for single-season prize money, earning over $15 million. Throughout 2025, she held the position of PIF WTA World No. 1 and is now ranked 12th for total weeks at No. 1 in history.
Doubles Team of the Year
The award for Doubles Team of the Year went to Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend. Their season was marked by a Grand Slam victory at the Australian Open and triumphs at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. Townsend made history by becoming the first mother to be ranked No. 1 in doubles. Siniakova solidified her legacy by ranking third for total weeks at No. 1 in doubles.
Most Improved Player
Amanda Anisimova has been recognized as the Most Improved Player for her stellar performance in 2025. She reached five finals, clinching her first WTA 1000 titles at the Qatar TotalEnergies Open and China Open. Anisimova also made her debut in the Top 10 and qualified for the WTA Finals after reaching Grand Slam finals at both Wimbledon and the US Open.
Comeback Player of the Year
Belinda Bencic is celebrated as the Comeback Player of the Year. After stepping away from tennis to have her daughter in April 2024, she marked her return with a strong performance at the Australian Open. Her standout moment came when she won the WTA 500 Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, defeating a top-ranked player along the way, and later reached the Wimbledon semifinals.
Newcomer of the Year
Victoria Mboko, aged 19, has been named the Newcomer of the Year. Starting the season outside the Top 300, she ended the year ranked No. 18. Her remarkable rise included competitive showings at her first Grand Slam events and a notable win at the WTA 1000 National Bank Open in Montreal, where she made history by defeating multiple Grand Slam champions.
Conclusion
The 2025 WTA Tour Player Awards highlight the exceptional talents and inspiring stories of women in tennis. As the awards week progresses, all eyes will be on these remarkable athletes who continue to elevate the sport.
