Katerina Siniakova clinches a record sixth year-end WTA No. 1 doubles finish
Tennis player Katerina Siniakova has secured her sixth year-end world No. 1 ranking in doubles. She achieved this milestone after a highly successful season, including titles at the French and US Opens.
Why it matters
This marks a significant historical achievement in professional tennis, placing Siniakova among the sport's all-time greats.
Indian Wells Katerina Siniakova has clinched her record sixth year-end finish as the world's top-ranked doubles player on the WTA Tour. She will have held the top spot for 209 weeks as of Monday (November 9, 2026), leaving her second all-time behind Hall of Famer and fellow Czech Republic native Martina Navratilova, who was No. 1 for 237 weeks. Siniakova has a 54-8 match record this year, including titles at the French and US opens with Taylor Townsend.
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