Aryna Sabalenka Reclaims WTA World No.1 Ranking

Aryna Sabalenka has reclaimed the WTA World No.1 ranking, overtaking Iga Swiatek with a narrow 41-point lead. Her remarkable season includes victories at the Australian Open, US Open, and WTA 1000 events in Cincinnati and Wuhan. Swiatek's drop in ranking is attributed to her decision to skip several WTA 500 events due to fatigue, incurring penalties under new WTA rules. Sabalenka's strategic withdrawal from Wimbledon due to a shoulder injury allowed her to recover and succeed later in the season. With the WTA Finals in Riyadh approaching, offering 1,500 points, the competition for the year-end No.1 spot remains intense. Both players are poised for a dramatic conclusion to the season.