My 2024 predictions were average – could have been better but definitely could have been worse! I didn’t get any correct positions but predicted seven of this year’s season-ending top ten. Before posting my predictions for 2025, let’s take a look back at what I said from last year’s post and how my predictions compared against reality.

I’m going once again for Zheng to crack the world’s top ten.

Persistence paid off! I actually underestimated Zheng as she cracked the world’s top five.

I think that Krejcikova will have a deep run in the singles at the French Open or Wimbledon.

Boom! A little woolly but Krejcikova did indeed have a deep run at Wimbledon as she won the title.

The big question – can Pegula break through the Slam quarter-final barrier? I’m saying yes! I would still be very surprised if Pegula actually won a Slam.

I’ll take this one as a win. Pegula did break through the Slam quarter-final barrier and was the runner-up at the US Open.

I think Osaka bags a Slam in 2024 and the WTA comeback of the year award.

Oh here we go downhill. I was high on Osaka and it didn’t really materialise. Osaka was nominated for the WTA comeback of the year award but didn’t win.

I still think there are some demons to contend with and overcome for Sabalenka and I tend to think that 2024 won’t be as strong as 2023.

Nope. I was pretty lukewarm on Sabalenka for 2024 and that was rather misguided.

I think it will be another fruitful year for Gauff. I think Coco will win a couple of Masters 1000s and challenge at Wimbledon.

Sort of. Gauff won the 1000 tournament in Beijing but no to the contending at Wimbledon.

 Well, no surprises that Muchova is firmly on my radar and i’m going all in. Muchova to win Wimbledon in 2024.

Yikes! Muchova did play Wimbledon but spent the first half of the season on the sidelines due to injury. Naturally, i’ll be going all in again for 2025 😉.

I think Rybakina will win another Slam in 2024.

That’s a no. I did the full 360 on Rybakina in last year’s predictions. Sadly it wasn’t her year with poor health and coaching issues.

I think Swiatek will be dominant in 2024 and win at least one more Slam.

Swiatek did win another Slam but I wouldn’t say she was dominant as she lost her number one spot to Sabalenka.

Considered top ten [for Mirra Andreeva] but still limited by what tournaments she can play. Top 20.

Oo yes this was a good one! Andreeva finished inside the top 20 at number 16.

Staying on the Noskova bandwagon. Soon will be a regular fixture in the Slam seedings. Top 30.

Another good one! Noskova finished inside the top 30 at number 26.

Stearns was one of the most improved players in 2023. Feels like on an upward trajectory. Top 30.

Not quite. I expected Stearns to have a better year. Stearns finished just inside the top 50 at number 47.

Not surprised to see Krueger win a title last year as i’ve always liked her game. One to watch. Top 50.

Not quite again. Krueger had some noetworthy wins during the year but finished outside of the world’s top 50 at number 64.

Slam Predictions:

Australian Open: Swiatek

French Open: Rybakina

Wimbledon: Muchova

US Open: Osaka

Oh dear 😂. Let’s move onto 2025…