An unprecedented feat: four players defeated the world number 1 and 2 in the same tournament in 2025
The 2025 WTA season had its share of surprises and unexpected feats. Among them, 4 players won a title this season by defeating the world number 1 and 2, a first since the WTA tournament was published in 1975.
These 4 players are Madison Keys, winner of the Australian Open by beating Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka, Jelena Ostapenko in Stuttgart, Mirra Andreeva in Indian Wells, and Elena Rybakina at the WTA Finals by beating the same two opponents.