In the dynamic world of tennis, UTR Rating (created by UTR Sports) provides an accurate measure of player performance. The rating algorithm considers opponent strength, games won, and time passed — making it the best reflection of a player’s current skill level.
Let’s take a look at the 2023 year-end Top 10 women’s tennis players ranked by UTR Rating. The list includes familiar names and rising stars, promising an exciting upcoming season.
1. Iga Swiatek (UTR Rating 13.30)
Iga Swiatek, the relentless young force from Poland, asserted her dominance by clinching the top spot with a UTR Rating of 13.30. With her second consecutive Roland Garros title and a triumph at the WTA Finals in Mexico, Swiatek also secured the WTA Player of the Year honors for the second year running.
2. Coco Gauff (UTR Rating 12.97)
American prodigy Coco Gauff turned a corner in the latter half of 2023. With strategic game refinements, Gauff triumphed in D.C. and Cincinnati and fulfilled prophecies by winning the US Open.
3. Jessica Pegula (UTR Rating 12.93)
Continuing her steady upward trajectory, Jessica Pegula maintained her high-level performance in 2023. She won the WTA 1000 in Montreal and another title in Seoul, as well as reached the finals in Doha, Tokyo, and the WTA Finals in Guadalajara.