What two new Grand Slam champions could mean for the top of women’s tennis - The Athletic

Linda Nosková and Mirra Andreeva have claimed their first Grand Slam titles at Wimbledon and the French Open respectively, disrupting the expected dominance of established stars Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Świątek, Elena Rybakina, and Coco Gauff. Earlier in 2025, Sabalenka had swept the Sunshine Double, beating Rybakina in the Indian Wells final and Gauff in the Miami Open final. The two surprise champions represent a shift in women's tennis, with analysts suggesting that pure aggressiveness is becoming a less viable winning strategy on the WTA Tour.