On the WTA Tour, dominance isn’t always measured by trophies or rankings, but in the number of WTA bagels and breadsticks a player has served up.
In 2025, a select group of players separated themselves by turning routine advantages into emphatic statements, serving up 6–0 and 6–1 sets with ruthless consistency.
This is The WTA Bakers, a data-driven look at the queens who didn’t just win — they ended matches early.
This article is part of our ongoing Australian Open 2026 coverage.
| Rank | Player | Baked | 6–0 | 6–1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iga Świątek | 41 | 17 | 24 |
| 2 | Elena Rybakina | 28 | 8 | 20 |
| 3 | Jessica Pegula | 22 | 8 | 14 |
| 4 | Aryna Sabalenka | 22 | 5 | 17 |
| 5 | Coco Gauff | 20 | 6 | 14 |
| 6 | Mirra Andreeva | 19 | 5 | 14 |
| 7 | Ekaterina Alexandrova | 18 | 7 | 11 |
| 8 | Elina Svitolina | 18 | 3 | 15 |
| 9 | Elise Mertens | 17 | 6 | 11 |
| 10 | Jasmine Paolini | 16 | 3 | 13 |
Final Thoughts
👑 The Standard Bearer: Iga Świątek
At 41 baked sets in the past year, Iga Świątek isn’t just leading this category; she defines it. Her ability to turn early breaks into runaway sets remains unmatched on the WTA Tour. When she gains momentum, the door closes fast but she’s also prone to the monster upset when she isn’t on her game.
🔥 Power with Control: Rybakina and Sabalenka
Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka thrive on first-strike “big babe” tennis. Their numbers reflect clean dominance rather than chaos, especially Rybakina, whose minimal blowout losses underline her serve-driven floor. When either player is finding rhythm, matches rarely drift.
🇺🇸 Pressure Profiles: Gauff and Pegula
Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula arrive here by very different routes. Gauff sometimes frustrates opponents physically and defensively, while Pegula leans on precision and timing. Pegula’s higher number of lopsided losses seems strange by comparison when considering Gauff led the WTA in double-faults.
🌱 The Future Is Already Baking: Mirra Andreeva
Seeing teenager Mirra Andreeva on this list at her age is no accident. Expect her bakery numbers to rise sharply as she matures both physically and mentally.
🧠 Quiet Efficiency: Svitolina, Mertens, Paolini
Elina Svitolina, Elise Mertens, and Jasmine Paolini don’t always get the respect they deserve, but the results show up all the same. When these gals get on a roll, they can be ruthless.
Phil Naessens is a tennis betting analyst and former tennis coach with decades of experience in player development and match analysis. He is the founder of Crush Rush News and host of the Crush & Rush Tennis Podcast, focusing on price-first betting strategy, market efficiency, and transparency in sports wagering.
