Elena Rybakina begins her first week as tennis world No. 1
Elena Rybakina became WTA world No. 1 on September 14: the first player representing Kazakhstan to reach the top.
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Elena Rybakina began her first week at the top of the women’s tennis rankings on September 14. She is the first player representing Kazakhstan to reach world No. 1: no man or woman from the country had previously led either the singles or doubles rankings. The milestone follows her US Open triumph. Monday’s WTA announcement
The thirtieth women’s No. 1
Rybakina replaced Aryna Sabalenka in the updated rankings, becoming the thirtieth player to lead the WTA singles list. Her New York victory was her third Grand Slam title; she also won this year’s Australian Open. WTA rankings review
She had already secured the top spot during the US Open, but the ranking took effect with the September 14 list. Those are two distinct dates. The earlier official announcement
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