This is because Iga Sibiontech (22, Poland), the world's No. 1 player, was defeated 1-2 (6-3, 3-6, 1-6) by Yelena Ostapenko (26, Latvia), the 21st in the women's singles round of 16 at the 2023 US Open on the 3rd (local time). 안전 토토사이트
As a result, the world of Sibiong Tech, which had been in first place for 75 consecutive weeks, will end for now.
Sabalenka said, “To reach WTA No. 1 has been my dream since I was a little girl who started playing tennis. 2023 has been an amazing year for me and my team. This is a perfect reward for all our efforts,” he said.
He said, “It's an incredible feeling, and it's a great honor to be able to call myself the world's No. 1 singles player.”
Sabalenka has won 13 singles titles on the WTA Tour and has topped the Adelaide 1 and the Australian Open (AO) at the beginning of the year. At the Australian Open, she won her first grand slam women's singles title.
“It's an amazing achievement for Arina to reach the top of the sport, and I want to congratulate her on becoming the new WTA World No. 1 single,” said Steve Simon, chairman and CEO of WTA.
“Like many fans, I'm happy to continue to watch his success with powerful, fearless shots on the court and his personality and energetic personality off the court,” he said.
Sabalenka advanced to the round of 16 in the women's singles at the U.S. Open and will compete with 14th-ranked Daria Kasatkina (26, Russia) to advance to the quarterfinals
