Storm Hunter, the Aussie tennis sensation, is set to dominate the doubles world rankings and secure the coveted year-end top spot. The 29-year-old star will make her debut as the WTA Doubles World No.1 when the new rankings are announced next week. This achievement also marks her as the second Australian woman to finish the season at the top of the doubles rankings, following in the footsteps of Samantha Stosur in 2006. Storm Hunter joins the elite club of Australian players, including Rennae Stubbs, who have reached the pinnacle of the doubles rankings.
Storm Hunter and her partner Elise Mertens have been on fire at the GNP Seguros WTA Finals Cancun, winning all three of their group matches and advancing to the semifinals. It was during this impressive run that Storm Hunter secured her top ranking, as her closest competitors, Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula, failed to reach the semifinals.
Storm Hunter’s success extends beyond the WTA Finals. She has claimed two WTA 1000 titles this year, triumphing in Rome and Guadalajara alongside her partner Elise Mertens. The dynamic duo also made it to the Wimbledon final, marking Storm Hunter’s first appearance in a Grand Slam final in women’s doubles.
But Storm Hunter’s achievements don’t stop there. She has also reached two other finals this year, partnering with different players. In Adelaide, she teamed up with Katerina Siniakova, and in Birmingham, she played alongside Alycia Parks. Throughout her career, Storm Hunter has competed in 90 tour-level tournaments, clinching seven Hologic WTA Tour doubles titles with six different partners.
Not only has Storm Hunter excelled in women’s doubles, but she has also tasted success in mixed doubles. In 2022, she and fellow Australian John Peers triumphed at the US Open, securing the Grand Slam title.
Storm Hunter’s rise to the top of the doubles world rankings is a testament to her skill, determination, and hard work. With her exceptional talent and unwavering dedication, there’s no doubt that she will continue to make waves in the tennis world.
Stay tuned for more updates on Storm Hunter’s incredible journey as she cements her status as the doubles queen!