Shelton's Masters 1000 win in Toronto in August played a significant role in his rise in rankings, and with his most recent US Open win against Pablo Carreno Busta, he's now 95 points behind Fritz.

The defending champion New York Liberty are righting the ship, looking to secure a spot in the 2025 WNBA Playoffs as the race heats up.

Thursday's upset win by the Seattle Storm over the Minnesota Lynx prevented multiple WNBA teams from punching postseason tickets.