ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — US Open champion Aryna Sabalenka is formally No. 1 within the WTA rankings once more after ending Iga Swiatek’s 11-month reign.
Sabalenka led Swiatek by 41 factors within the newest scores revealed on Monday, erasing a deficit of 69 factors final week, though neither performed final week.
As a substitute, the Belarusian reclaimed the No. 1 spot. 1 following “ongoing year-end changes as a result of failure of sure match scores,” the WTA mentioned.
Sabalenka, who topped the rankings from September to November final 12 months, laid the groundwork for regaining the No. 1 rating when she gained the Wuhan Open on October 13.
Swiatek has taken the time to alter coaches since he final performed on the US Open. Swiatek reached the quarterfinals earlier than shedding to Jessica Pegula, who was crushed by Sabalenka within the finals.
Sabalenka additionally defended her Australian Open title in January.
Swiatek’s subsequent likelihood to return to the highest spot is subsequent month’s WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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