Australian tennis sensation Priscilla Hon has achieved a career milestone, breaking into the WTA singles top 100 for the first time! This exciting news comes after a stellar performance in Beijing, where the 27-year-old qualifier made a remarkable run to the third round of the WTA 1000 event.
Hon's impressive week included a stunning victory over 22nd seed Jelena Ostapenko, propelling her 13 places up the rankings to world No. 95. This achievement marks a significant step forward in Hon's career and positions her for continued success on the international stage.
But Priscilla Hon wasn't the only Aussie making waves. Maya Joint also celebrated a career-high ranking after reaching the third round in Beijing. Her campaign included a straight-sets win against world No. 19 Diana Shnaider, boosting her to world No. 35 and bringing her closer to a seeded position at the Australian Open 2026.
Emerson Jones also saw a rankings boost, climbing 11 places to world No. 166 after reaching the final of an ITF W50 tournament in Rancho Santa Fe, California. While she ultimately fell to fellow Australian Olivia Gadecki, who herself jumped over 60 places to world No. 233 after winning the title, Jones' performance is a testament to the depth of talent within Australian women's tennis.
On the men's side, Aleksandar Vukic made a significant leap, climbing 16 places to world No. 79 after reaching the quarterfinals in Tokyo. His victories over top-100 players Damir Dzumhur and Daniel Altmaier marked his best result at the ATP-500 level.
These achievements highlight the exciting progress of Australian tennis players on both the men's and women's circuits. With rising stars like Priscilla Hon leading the way, the future looks bright for Australian tennis.
Other Notable Australian Tennis Rankings:
- Alex de Minaur remains Australia's top-ranked men's singles player.
- James Duckworth and Tristan Schoolkate also enjoyed ranking spikes.
- Hon also moved inside the WTA doubles top 100 for the first time in seven years.