Overview
- The 22-year-old stopped her season after retiring in Wuhan due to heat and illness and managing a recurring lower‑back problem, then withdrew from Tokyo and Hong Kong.
- She is No. 28–29 in live WTA standings following a climb back into the top 30, leaving her on course to end the year inside the top 32.
- A seed at the 2026 Australian Open remains feasible, though late results by nearby rivals could still influence her final position.
- Sky Sports’ Jonathan Overend praised her progress, saying she looked like a top‑20 player and a top‑10 challenger based on summer performances.
- Her next planned outing is a December 7 exhibition in New Jersey at A Racquet at The Rock, where she is set to face Amanda Anisimova.