Aryna Sabalenka has solidified her position as world No. 1 in the latest WTA rankings, increasing her lead over former top player Iga Świątek. The shift came as both players faced point adjustments under the WTA’s participation rules, which require competing in a certain number of WTA 500 tournaments. Sabalenka suffered only a minor point deduction, while Świątek’s larger deduction pushed her down to second place, ending her 50-week reign at the top【7】【8】.
Meanwhile, Italy’s Jasmine Paolini has achieved a career-high ranking, continuing a breakthrough season. Paolini, now ranked within the top five, has enjoyed a standout year with deep runs in the French Open, Wimbledon, and a WTA 1000 title in Dubai. This surge not only boosts her individual profile but also highlights her potential to become one of Italy’s highest-ranked female players in history【8】.
With the WTA Finals approaching, both Sabalenka and Paolini are well-positioned to maintain or improve their standings. Sabalenka’s strategic participation throughout the season has proven crucial, while Paolini aims to build on her recent success and create more history in the coming weeks【8】.
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