Belarusian tennis player Aryna Sabalenka has reclaimed the top spot in the WTA rankings, displacing Iga Swiatek after an 11-month reign. Sabalenka surpassed Swiatek by 41 points in the latest rankings, overturning a 69-point deficit from the previous week, despite neither player competing during that time.
The WTA attributed Sabalenka's return to No. 1 to 'continuing year-end adjustments for falling short of certain tournament quotas.' Sabalenka had previously held the top ranking from September to November last year and solidified her position by winning the Wuhan Open on October 13.
Swiatek, who reached the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open before falling to Jessica Pegula, has been undergoing a coaching change since her last match. Sabalenka, on the other hand, successfully defended her Australian Open title in January.
Swiatek will have an opportunity to reclaim the top ranking at the upcoming WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia next month. The competition between these two talented players promises to be intense as they vie for the coveted No. 1 position in women's tennis.
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