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Sabalenka Leads 2025 WTA Awards Predictions Amidst Rising Stars

11/19/2025

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Sabalenka is favored to win 2025 WTA Player of the Year after nine finals and US Open win.
Kudermetova and Mertens are predicted Team of the Year after Wimbledon, WTA Finals.
Anisimova is predicted Most Improved Player, rising from outside top 30 to top five.
Bencic is likely to win Comeback Player of the Year after maternity leave.
Mboko is favored for Newcomer of the Year after Canadian Open win.

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Story summary

Sabalenka is favored to win 2025 WTA Player of the Year after nine finals and US Open win.
Kudermetova and Mertens are predicted Team of the Year after Wimbledon, WTA Finals.
Anisimova is predicted Most Improved Player, rising from outside top 30 to top five.
Bencic is likely to win Comeback Player of the Year after maternity leave.
Mboko is favored for Newcomer of the Year after Canadian Open win.