Mboko and Andreeva Make History in Top 10 – Tennis Now
For the first time since 2009, two teenagers will reside inside the world’s Top 10 simultaneously. Canadian sensation Victoria Mboko, 19, is set to join 18-year-old Mirra Andreeva in the elite group following her remarkable run to the final in Doha.
Mboko comes in at No.10 this week, while Andreeva ranks No.7.
The last time the Top 10 featured such a youthful double-act was in October 2009, when Victoria Azarenka and Caroline Wozniacki were the teenagers leading the charge. Notably, both Azarenka and Wozniacki proved that early breakthroughs are often precursors to legendary status; both women eventually ascended to World No. 1 and captured multiple major titles.
Top 10 Debuts Since 2000, WTA
| Player | Year of Top 10 Entry | Age at Entry | Peak Ranking as a Teen |
| Victoria Mboko | 2026 | 19 | No. 10 |
| Mirra Andreeva | 2025 | 17 | No. 5 |
| Coco Gauff | 2022 | 18 | No. 4 |
| Emma Raducanu | 2022 | 19 | No. 10 |
| Iga Świątek | 2021 | 19 | No. 9 |
| Bianca Andreescu | 2019 | 19 | No. 4 |
| Belinda Bencic | 2016 | 18 | No. 7 |
| Victoria Azarenka | 2009 | 19 | No. 7 |
| Caroline Wozniacki | 2008 | 18 | No. 4 |
| Agnieszka Radwańska | 2008 | 19 | No. 9 |
| Nicole Vaidišová | 2006 | 17 | No. 7 |
| Maria Sharapova | 2004 | 17 | No. 1 |
| Svetlana Kuznetsova | 2004 | 19 | No. 5 |
| Kim Clijsters | 2001 | 17 | No. 3 |
| Justine Henin | 2001 | 19 | No. 5 |
| Jelena Dokic | 2001 | 18 | No. 8 |
This latest milestone is not an isolated event but rather the culmination of a high-velocity movement. Since 2019, teenagers have frequently stormed the winners’ circle at the sport’s most prestigious events, evidenced by the major titles won by Bianca Andreescu (2019 US Open), Emma Raducanu (2021 US Open), and Coco Gauff (2023 US Open) during their teen years. These breakthroughs paved the way for the current crop of stars who are proving to be exceptionally clinical in high-pressure situations.
The statistics from the 2025 season highlight how teenagers have been delivering under pressure on tour in the last 52 weeks. By September of last year, teenagers held a staggering 7-0 record in WTA singles finals. This trend largely held throughout the remainder of the year, with teens finishing the 2025 season with a nearly flawless 7-1 record in championship matches.
Mboko and Andreeva, who faced off in an all-teenage final in Adelaide earlier this season, hope to push the bar higher. Mboko’s rise has been particularly meteoric, as she utilized her powerful baseline game to secure her Top 10 debut by reaching the final in Doha.
Just 14 months ago, Mboko was outside of the Top 300. Now she’s the fourth Canadian woman to ever hold a spot in the Top 10.
WTA Top 10, February 16, 2026
| Rank | Player | Points | Movement |
| 1 | Aryna Sabalenka | 10,990 | — |
| 2 | Iga Świątek | 7,803 | -1 |
| 3 | Elena Rybakina | 7,523 | — |
| 4 | Coco Gauff | 6,423 | +1 |
| 5 | Jessica Pegula | 5,953 | +1 |
| 6 | Amanda Anisimova | 5,690 | -2 |
| 7 | Mirra Andreeva | 4,786 | — |
| 8 | Jasmine Paolini | 4,157 | — |
| 9 | Elina Svitolina | 3,260 | — |
| 10 | Victoria Mboko | 3,246 | +3 |
Alongside Andreeva—who already boasts two WTA 1000 titles—Mboko is part of a new guard that is actively attempting to reshape the top of the women’s game.
There are currently five teenagers—Andreeva, Mboko, Iva Jovic, Maya Joint and Tereza Valentova—inside the WTA’s Top 50. It’s a good time to be a teenager on tour.
