Aryna Sabalenka

Aryna Sabalenka won the Australian Open, defeating Zheng Qinwen in the final to win her second Australian Open title and defended her title there. She became the first woman to defend her title there since Victoria Azarenka in 2013.

Aryna Sabalenka secured the year-end world No. 1 ranking in women's singles. This accomplishment marked the culmination of a successful year.