Iga Swiatek has overtaken Coco Gauff in the fierce Coco Gauff WTA ranking battle as the US Open approaches later this month. On August 18, 2025, Swiatek secured the Cincinnati Open title by defeating Jasmine Paolini, marking her second tournament win in two months and propelling her to World No. 2 in the WTA Rankings with 7,933 points, surpassing Gauff’s 7,874 points.
This rise comes after a challenging season for Swiatek, who earlier struggled to defend her clay court titles and slipped in the rankings. However, she rebounded strongly by winning her first Wimbledon trophy this summer, ending a 13-month Grand Slam title drought.
Swiatek’s Season Recovery and Form Leading into the US Open
After a tough start, including an early exit in Montreal, Swiatek demonstrated resilience transitioning from grass to hard courts on the North American swing. Her recent consecutive titles have showcased significant improvement and consistency, both crucial as the US Open commences on August 24.
Swiatek reflected on her progress on center court, saying,
“I’ve had areas to improve. It’s not easy to win tournaments when everyone is expecting you to.”
—Iga Swiatek
Her record for the year stands at 49 wins and 12 losses with two titles, emphasizing a strong performance compared to earlier struggles.
Coco Gauff’s Recent Performance and Ranking Challenges
Meanwhile, Coco Gauff has faced difficulties maintaining momentum after her French Open triumph earlier this year. Since winning the Grand Slam, she has a 5-4 record and has not moved beyond the quarterfinals in any tournament, which has contributed to her slipping behind Swiatek in the rankings.
Gauff’s overall year record is 35 wins and 12 losses with one title, but she now finds herself narrowly trailing Swiatek as the competition for the second ranking spot intensifies.
Ranking Dynamics and Upcoming US Open Stakes
The rivalry between Swiatek and Gauff for the World No. 2 spot highlights a clear gap on either side; top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka maintains a sizeable lead at the summit, and fourth-ranked Jessica Pegula follows behind. This race is crucial as both players prepare to compete at the US Open, where Swiatek’s current form gives her an edge.
With the US Open action starting soon, Swiatek’s momentum and ability to perform under pressure suggest she could solidify her position further, while Gauff will be eager to respond on one of tennis’s biggest stages.
Additional Tennis Updates from the Season
Besides the dramatic ranking battle, other tennis news includes Carlos Alcaraz’s win over Jannik Sinner in a shortened Cincinnati Open final and interviews with Emma Navarro and Coco Gauff discussing new partnerships and preferences. The tennis apparel industry has also seen notable activity, with Nike releasing $50 shirts for top female players and Adidas unveiling its futuristic 2025 US Open collection in collaboration with Y-3.