My 2023 predictions were a mixed bag as ever – I managed to get the top two right but not a lot else! The bro and I also did men’s predictions offline and he got the top 4 men all in the right order. I don’t know how he does it!!! Before posting my predictions for 2024, let’s take a look back at what I said from last year’s post and how my predictions compared against reality.

I think the top ten is calling [for Zheng Qinwen] in 2023.

Not quite. Zheng Qinwen ended the season strongly and finished at #15 in the rankings.

Can Pegula win a Slam in singles? Hmm I still don’t see Pegula as a title contender at the Slams just yet.

Correct. But I underestimated Pegula’s ranking by a few places.

I think Samsonova will reach at least one Slam quarter-final in 2023 and win a WTA 1000 title.

No and no! Samsonova didn’t reach the second week of any of the Slams. She did come close to a WTA 1000 title though, twice reaching the final in Montreal and Beijing. Ironically I wrote about Samsonova’s improved mentality last year which I thought was an issue for much of this season.

Superb attitude, constantly learning and evolving, and versatile with a game for all surfaces. Gauff will continue to impress.

I’ll take this as a win as I was just one place out with Gauff. I didn’t think Coco would win a Slam in 2023 though.

I think Anisimova will win a Slam in 2023.

Yikes. This aged badly. Anisimova took a break from the tour in May to prioritise her mental health. I’m thrilled to see Anisimova has accepted a wild card into Auckland next year. No predictions from me next year. I just hope Anisimova is able to find some joy again on the tennis court.

 A first Slam final incoming. I’m still on the fence whether Sabalenka can actually win a Slam though.

Yes and no. I was spot on with Sabalenka finishing at #2 but I was still wary whether she would win a Slam. Sabalenka won her first Slam at the Australian Open.

It will take something special to knock Swiatek off the number one perch. I’m going for two more Slams in 2023 including one step closer to the career Slam.

Correct with Iga being number one. I didn’t think she’d lose her spot during the season. I also thought she’d win two majors but it was just the one at the French Open.

Ostrava!!! showed that Krejcikova can beat literally anyone on her day. Hopefully a season without any big injuries. Top 15.

Not bad. Slightly underestimated Krejcikova as she finished the season inside the top ten.

… Having watched Garcia through much of her career I think I will always be wary. Top 20.

Yes! I was right to be wary. Garcia finished at exactly #20 in the rankings.

I think Vondrousova will be one of the biggest risers of the season. WTA Comeback player of the year for 2023? Top 20..

Ooo this was a good one! Vondrousova was nominated for WTA Comeback player of the year. Of course, I didn’t see Vondrousova winning Wimbledon.

It feels inevitable that Muguruza will bounce back from #55 (!). How far though? I’m not as hopeful as usual. Top 30.

Sad face. But Mugu seems happy off the court.

[Niemeier] has a great game. Performed her best on the big stage in 2022. Top 30.

Oh dear. Niemeier had a rough year and is now outside of the world’s top 150.

Clean game. Solid mentality. [Noskova] as WTA Newcomer of the year for 2023? Top 30.

Noskova was actually nominated for WTA Newcomer of the year! She started the season on an absolute tear by reaching the final in Adelaide and then went onto make another final in Prague. Noskova finished at #41 in the rankings so quite close.

Muchova has the game and mentality for winning Slams. Her body has let her down so often so it’s tough to make predictions.

The one year I don’t go all in with a prediction on Muchova!!! Muchova’s health is still an issue but she shone on the big stage in 2023 and that was just lovely to see 😊.

Slam Predictions:

Australian Open: Swiatek

French Open: Swiatek

Wimbledon: Bencic

US Open: Anisimova

Eeek. Swiatek at the French was not a huge surprise. The other three weren’t even kind of close so let’s move on… 😂.