U.S. Open champion Aryna Sabalenka is officially No. 1 in the WTA rankings again after ending Iga Swiatek’s 11-month reign.

On the eve of Wimbledon, the world No. 2 forced herself to miss a tournament for which she was favorite. Three months on, that looks smart.

Three-time major champion Aryna Sabalenka surpassed Iga Swiatek for the World No. 1 ranking to nearly close out the 2024 season. Sabalenka previously held the No. 1 spot from Sept. to Nov. 2023. Swiatek reclaimed the ranking last November and has held it since then.

The tennis world awoke to a surprise Monday October 21, with Aryna Sabalenka replacing Iga Swiatek as world No. 1 in the WTA rankings. Sabalenka, who has won two Grand Slam titles in a sterling season,

Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka returned to World No. 1 in the latest WTA rankings, dropping Polish star Iga Swiatek to No. 2. Sabalenka, a three-time Grand Slam champion, including this year's U.S.

Iga Swiatek has lost the World No. 1 ranking to Aryna Sabalenka due to a controversial WTA rule. Under WTA rules, players must enter and play at least six WTA 500 events per season, and failure to do so means they get docked points.