Tennis athlete Anna Danilina breaks new ground in WTA rankings, climbing higher in the ladder.
WTA Doubles Superstar Anna Danilina: Rising Through the Rankings after a Stellar French Open Showing
Feisty and fierce, Kazakhstan's Anna Danilina, a veteran on the WTA Tour, is making waves in the doubles circuit. Following a remarkable stint at the 2025 French Open, Danilina's rankings have climbed to new heights.
Scoring a stellar win at Roland Garros alongside her Serbian partner, Aleksandra Krunić, Danilina moved up eight spots to solidify her ninth position in the women's doubles rankings – a career-best achievement for the tenacious competitor. Earlier, her personal best was a modest tenth place.
Danilina's Doubles Legacy
Anna Danilina has proven herself to be a force to be reckoned with, in doubles, on the WTA Tour. A storied career boasts:
- Grand Slam Accolades: Danilina donned the mantle of Grand Slam mixed doubles champion, triumphing at the 2023 US Open with partner, Harri Heliövaara. In addition, this formidable player has fought her way to two women's doubles finals: the 2022 Australian Open with Beatriz Haddad Maia (finishing as runners-up), and the 2025 French Open with Aleksandra Krunić (once again, in a runner-up finish).
- Doubles Titles: With nine WTA doubles titles under her belt, three WTA Challenger titles, and another 27 ITF doubles titles, Danilina is unstoppable on the court.
- Junior Rankings: Born in Russia, Danilina defected to Kazakhstan in 2011 at just 15 years old. As a junior, she achieved a combined world ranking of No. 3 in February 2013.
WTA Rankings Post-French Open
- Current Ranking: As of June 16, 2025, Danilina sits at ninth in the WTA doubles rankings, having accrued 5,180 points from 29 tournaments.
- Recent Peaks: Her highest WTA doubles ranking to date is a commanding No. 9. Though some sources suggest a previous high of tenth, recent rankings confirm her current position at No. 9.
- French Open Performance: At the 2025 French Open, Danilina and Aleksandra Krunić reached the women's doubles final, capping off a memorable run.
Partnering with Krunić
- Rebounding Success: Krunić and Danilina's partnership proved to be a formidable combination, especially evident at the 2025 French Open. Though collaborative achievements beyond the Roland Garros tournament are not extensively documented, the duo's victory at the French Open stands as a testament to their undeniable chemistry.
Danilina's steely nerves and Krunić's strategic prowess have propelled them to elite status in women's doubles tennis, with their victory at the 2025 French Open proving to be the crowning achievement in their ongoing partnership.
After their impressive run at the 2025 French Open, Anna Danilina and her partner Aleksandra Krunić reached the women's doubles final, which propelled Danilina to a career-best ninth position in the WTA doubles rankings. This stellar win in tennis, specifically at Roland Garros, earned Danilina significant points, showcasing her dominance in sports, particularly the sport of tennis.
