Aryna Sabalenka overtakes Iga Swiatek to reclaim WTA No. 1 ranking

Aryna Sabalenka overtakes Iga Swiatek to reclaim WTA No. 1 ranking 1 | ASL

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — US Open champion is officially No. 1 in the WTA rankings again after ending Iga Swiatek’s 11-month reign.

Sabalenka led Swiatek by 41 points in the latest rankings published Monday, overturning a 69-point deficit from the week before, even though neither of the two played last week.

Instead, the took back the No. 1 spot following “continuing year-end adjustments for falling short of certain tournament quotas,” the WTA said.

Sabalenka, who was previously top of the rankings from September through November last year, laid the groundwork for regaining the No. 1 spot when she won the Wuhan Open on Oct. 13.

Swiatek has taken time out for a coaching change since she last played at the US Open. Swiatek reached the quarterfinals before losing to Jessica Pegula, who was in turn beaten by Sabalenka in the final.

Sabalenka also defended her title in January.

The next chance for Swiatek to regain the top spot is at the WTA Finals next month in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Source: espn.com

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