Aryna Sabalenka has secured the year-end World No. 1 spot for the first time in her career. She was confirmed to hold the ranking after Iga Swiatek's most recent loss at the 2024 WTA Finals.
Poland's Swiatek trailed the Wimbledon champion by a set and double break before regrouping to win 4-6 7-5 6-2. This was the 23-year-old's first match since her quarter-final US Open exit in ...