This is the annual post on Moo’s Tennis Blog where I have a go at predicting the season-ending top ten and Slam champions for the upcoming season. There wasn’t too much deliberation this year and I was pretty set on the top five. You can view last year’s results here and previous years here. Read on for my 2025 predictions…
10. Linda Noskova: Opening with probably my most (only?) left-field choice. Noskova dealt with some unimaginable challenges in 2024 but still managed to end the season inside the world’s top 30. Noskova has been present in my predictions for the past two years and I think 2025 will be where she takes the next step in her career and cracks the world’s top ten. Noskova has all the tools at her disposal and has already proven that she has the game to disturb the top players with six top ten wins including over Iga Swiatek. My tip to win the WTA most improved player award for 2025.
9. Paula Badosa: Badosa has proven herself, when healthy, to be one of the most consistent performers on tour. It’s highly likely that Badosa will crack the top ten early in 2025 as she defends few points up to Rome. I’m still a little wary about injuries which have plagued Badosa’s career over the past few years. However, I am going for Badosa to cling onto her…
