Breakthrough star Alicia Dudeney leading the World Tennis Tour in 2026

British 23-year-old Alicia Dudeney is leading the World Tennis Tour in women's singles titles won in 2026, having claimed five titles from five finals, remaining undefeated in finals this season. Her career-best result came at the Lexus British Pro Series Nottingham W50 in July, where she defeated compatriot Naiktha Bains 6-3, 7-6(5). Dudeney has also won 37 singles matches overall, achieved a career-high WTA ranking of world No. 224 in July, and added three World Tennis Tour doubles titles, having not held a WTA ranking at all before June of the previous year.