WTA Awards 2025: Predicting the winners in each category & complete list of nominees ft. Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek, Amanda Anisimova, Aryna Sabalenka

Aryna Sabalenka ended the year as World No. 1 after an exciting season. She faced strong competition from her peers, as the season featured five different champions across the four Majors and the WTA Finals in November.

Madison Keys made a perfect start by winning the Australian Open, while Coco Gauff silenced her critics with her triumph in Paris. Iga Świątek claimed her first grass-court title at Wimbledon, and Sabalenka held her nerve to defend her US Open crown.

While the top stars delivered at the Majors, Elena Rybakina produced a statement victory at the WTA Finals in Riyadh. She won the event for the first time in her career and took home a remarkable $5.235 million.

With the season now over, fans can vote for their favorite players in this year’s WTA Awards. Here’s a look at the categories, nominees, and predicted winners.

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Can Aryna Sabalenka win the WTA Player of the Year in 2025?

Aryna Sabalenka at the WTA Finals 2025 - Day 8 - Source: Getty

Aryna Sabalenka reached the finals of the Australian Open, French Open, US Open, and the WTA Finals in 2025. She managed to win in New York, but couldn't make her mark at the other events this year.

Let's look at the categories and nominees for the annual WTA Awards this year.

1) WTA Player of the Year

Nominees: Amanda Anisimova, Coco Gauff, Madison Keys, Elena Rybakina, Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek

Predicted Winner: Aryna Sabalenka

Reason: Sabalenka reached nine finals on the main tour in 2025. She may have lost in Melbourne, Paris, Riyadh, and Indian Wells, but the Belarusian achieved success in Madrid, Miami, New York, and Brisbane. She was one of the most consistent players on tour and held on to her No. 1 spot in the WTA Rankings.

2) WTA Doubles Team of the Year

Nominees: Mirra Andreeva / Diana Shnaider, Gabriela Dabrowski / Erin Routliffe, Sara Errani / Jasmine Paolini, Veronika Kudermetova / Elise Mertens, Katerina Siniakova / Taylor Townsend.

Predicted Winner: Veronika Kudermetova / Elise Mertens

Reason: Kudermetova and Mertens were a breath of fresh air this year. Their flawless runs at the Wimbledon Championships and the WTA Finals strengthen their case to win the WTA Doubles Team of the Year.

3) WTA Most Improved Player of the Year

Nominees: Ekaterina Alexandrova, Mirra Andreeva, Amanda Anisimova, Linda Noskova, Clara Tauson

Predicted Winner: Amanda Anisimova

Reason: Anisimova was ranked outside the top 30 in 2024. She is currently among the top five players in the world and secured runner-up finishes in Wimbledon and New York this season.

4) WTA Comeback Player of the Year

Nominees: Belinda Bencic, Sorana Cirstea, Barbora Krejcikova, Anastasija Sevastova, Marketa Vondrousova

Predicted Winner: Belinda Bencic

Reason: Bencic returned to the women's tour after her maternity leave. Apart from title-winning runs in Abu Dhabi and Tokyo, she also reached the semifinals of the Wimbledon Championships in July.

5) WTA Newcomer of the Year

Nominees: Lois Boisson, Alexandra Eala, Maya Joint, Iva Jovic, Eva Lys, Victoria Mboko

Predicted Winner: Victoria Mboko

Reason: Victoria Mboko stunned the women's locker room by winning the Canadian Open. Eala also made a huge impact by reaching the Miami Open semifinals, but Mboko's statement win gives her the edge to win this award this year.