Despite ending her season early due to injury, Emma Raducanu has managed to maintain her No. 29 spot in the WTA world rankings.

However, fellow British player Katie Boulter has seen a significant drop in her ranking, falling 21 places to No. 100. Raducanu’s season was cut short during the Ningbo Open in October when she suffered a lower back injury that ended her play for the year.

The British No. 1 had to take two medical timeouts during her first-round defeat to Ann Li and was ultimately forced to retire due to the injury. The 22-year-old was slated to compete in the Hong Kong Open but decided to wrap up her 2025 campaign early to focus on the upcoming season.

Raducanu’s year has been marked by highs and lows, including parting ways with coach Nick Cavaday and cycling through various coaches before finally settling on Rafael Nadal’s former right-hand man, Francesco Roig.

The young tennis star also experienced a frightening incident at the Dubai Tennis Championships when she noticed a man in the crowd who had been repeatedly trying to interact with her. Following this incident, the man was banned from WTA events and was later caught attempting to purchase Wimbledon tickets.

Despite these challenges, the 22-year-old has played some impressive tennis, particularly in a match against world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the third round at Wimbledon.

As Raducanu prepares for the 2026 season, her current ranking provides a significant advantage, potentially securing her a seeding for the Australian Open scheduled for January.

On the other hand, fellow British player Boulter hasn’t been as fortunate. Her ranking plummeted from No. 79 to No. 100 following early exits at both the US Open and Wimbledon in recent months.

The 29-year-old was visibly emotional when she retired from her first-round match against Alexandra Eala at the Hong Kong Open.

Boulter has only managed to secure eight wins out of her last 21 main draw matches, failing to advance past the second round of a tournament since the Nottingham Open in June. This resulted in her WTA ranking taking a nosedive in 2025 after starting the year at No. 24.

Both British players will be aiming for strong performances at the Australian Open to kick off 2026, but recovery is key for Raducanu and Boulter as they head into the off-season.