WTA Rankings: World No.1 Iga Swiatek has been assured of a big career milestone. The 21-year old is set to complete one full year at the top of the rankings in April this year. This has been confirmed recently following 2023 Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka’s withdrawal from the upcoming Doha Open. The Polish star is now set to join an elite list that includes greats like Serena Williams, Steffi Graf, Martina Navratilova among others. Follow Tennis News and LIVE updates on InsideSport.IN
WTA Rankings: World No.1 Iga Swiatek assured of big ranking milestone, set to join likes of Serena Williams, Steffi Graf, Navratilova in elite list – Check Out
Swiatek was crowned as the World No.1 for the first time in her career on April 4 2022. She had a brilliant run in the season last year. She won a record 37 successive matches. It was the longest winning streak on the women’s tour in the 21st century. Her dominance helped her reach the top spot and take a big lead over her rivals in the rankings.
Swiatek is currently entering her 44th successive week as the No.1. She has been assured of another eight weeks that would help her join the elite list. Serna Williams, Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova, Steffi Graf, Monica Seles, Martina Hingis, Justine Henin and Ashleigh Barty are the players who have been World No.1 for one full straight year so far. The player from Poland will also be the only active player in the WTA Tour to achieve the feat.
At the Australian Open this year, Swiatek was the favourite. However, she lost in the fourth round contest against Elena Rybakina. After a disappointing season, she is aiming to make a comeback. She is next scheduled to feature in the WTA 500 event in Qatar. The tournament begins from 13th February.
WTA Rankings: World No.1 Iga Swiatek assured of big ranking milestone, set to join likes of Serena Williams, Steffi Graf, Navratilova in elite list – Check Out
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