Ranking Shake-Up: Sabalenka Deserves Top Spot Over Swiatek, Says Ex- No. 2
Former world number two Conchita Martinez believes that Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka has deservedly become the world number one. The 26-year-old has been battling with Poland’s Iga Swiatek to claim the top spot in the WTA rankings.
Sabalenka recently became the world number one after her closest rival decided to not play any events after the US Open. She finished the year as the best-ranked player in women’s tennis as well despite not winning the WTA Finals which was recently organised in Riyadh. Her journey ended in the semifinal where she lost to world number three and eventual winner America’s Coco Gauff in straight sets with a score of 7-6, 6-3.
