ATP & WTA Tennis Rankings Update – 26 May 2025
India’s tennis contingent witnessed a week of significant movement in the ATP and WTA rankings, with several youngsters making waves and a few seasoned campaigners holding their ground. Here’s a detailed look at the biggest movers and key takeaways from the 26 May 2025 rankings update.
Karan Singh Breaks Through – Now India’s No. 3
21-year-old Karan Singh was the standout performer this week, leaping an impressive 41 places to reach a career-high ATP singles ranking of 460. His recent run of consistent results on the ITF and Challenger circuits has propelled him past more experienced compatriots and established him as India’s No. 3 singles player, behind Sumit Nagal (170) and Mukund Sasikumar (438).
Aryan Shah Not Far Behind
Teenager Aryan Shah, just 19, continues to impress. Despite a slight drop of 8 places this week, he remains hot on Karan’s heels at #462, reinforcing India’s growing strength among its younger generation in the men’s circuit.
Manas Dhamne Hits Career Milestone
At just 17 years old, Manas Dhamne jumped 40 spots to reach #716, marking his New Career High. Dhamne, who is slowly transitioning from junior to pro-level events, is now among the youngest Indians in the top 800 and is one to watch as he gains more experience.
ATP Singles Rankings – Key Indian Players
Veterans like Ramkumar Ramanathan, S D Prajwal Dev, and Siddharth Vishwakarma continue to hover around the top 700-800 mark, while new names such as Dev Javia and Chirag Duhan are also making gradual climbs.
Indian Doubles Rankings – Bopanna Leads, Youth Surging
In doubles, Rohan Bopanna remains India’s highest-ranked player at #33, showing remarkable longevity at age 45. Behind him, a steady group of Indian players led by Yuki Bhambri (41), N Sriram Balaji (68), and Rithvik Bollipalli (75) continue to push the doubles flag high.
There were two New Career Highs among doubles specialists this week:
- Siddhant Banthia (24) climbs to #167
- S D Prajwal Dev achieves a new best at #279
ATP Doubles Rankings – Indian Highlights
WTA Singles – Raina Leads, Youth Progresses
On the women’s side, Ankita Raina remains India’s highest-ranked singles player at #314, followed closely by Sahaja Yamalapalli (#318) and Shrivalli Bhamidipaty (#335).
No new career highs were recorded in singles this week, though Zeel Desai inched up one place to #609, and the 15-year-old Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi remains a name to note for the future.
WTA Singles Rankings – Indian Top 10
WTA Doubles – Shrivalli & Riya Shine with Career Highs
In doubles, Prarthana Thombare (149) and Ankita Raina (206) remain the top two Indian players. But the big story this week is the rise of Shrivalli Bhamidipaty and Riya Bhatia, both of whom achieved New Career Highs:
- Shrivalli Bhamidipaty – #281
- Riya Bhatia – #257
Their upward trajectory is a promising sign for Indian women’s doubles, a discipline that has seen consistent performances on the ITF circuit.
WTA Doubles Rankings – Indian Highlights
The latest ATP and WTA rankings reflect a strong week for Indian tennis, especially among the youth. With Karan Singh, Manas Dhamne, Siddhant Banthia, and Shrivalli Bhamidipaty all achieving New Career Highs, the signs are encouraging for the next generation.
As the grass season looms, Indian players will aim to build on this momentum and rise further in the global standings.
