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'Keep fighting': Badosa is back -- and she's dangerous

After an injury-plagued season that cost her a large portion of 2025, Paula Badosa is back and healthy. Her number one goal for 2026 is to stay on court, but she also has big plans to return to the upper tier of the rankings.

With increased power and a clear goal in mind, Kostyuk has Top 10 aspirations

Marta Kostyuk had an intentional offseason, taking an extended break to recharge and focusing on precision strength to increase power. Now the World No. 26 is ready to blow past her career-high No. 16 ranking and into the Top 10.

20 questions with 20-year-old rising star Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah

With a first WTA title, a Roland Garros debut and a career-high ranking behind her, Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah reflects on a defining 2025 and what comes next in 2026.

At 17, Emerson Jones is ready to become Australia’s next breakout star

Emerson Jones is embracing the heavy mantle of being Australia’s next great champion after proving she can handle the highest stakes on the professional circuit.

Maya Joint transcended her expectations in 2025. What’s next for 2026?

In her first full season on the WTA Tour, Maya Joint quickly outgrew her goals for 2025. A career-high No. 32 ranking, two WTA singles titles and a rise to the highest-ranked Australian player marked a breakthrough year heading into 2026.

The mother of all comebacks: Belinda Bencic’s blueprint for returning to the top of the game

After struggling early, Olympic champion Belinda Bencic used a fresh perspective and a "village" of support to reach the Top 15 during her 2025 return.

Burning questions: Can Sabalenka hold No. 1? Does 2026 deliver a new Slam champ?

Will Aryna Sabalenka finish the season as World No. 1 again? Which Top 10 player has the best chance to win her first Slam? Will Amanda Anisimova or Coco Gauff finish the season as the top American? We tackle all that and more in our first edition of 2026 burning questions.