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Sabalenka led Swiatek by 41 points in the
latest rankings published Monday, overturning a 69-point deficit
from the week before, even though neither of the two played last
week.
Instead, the Belarusian took back the No. 1 spot following
“continuing year-end adjustments for falling short of certain
tournament quotas,” the WTA said.
Sabalenka, who was previously top of the rankings from September
through November last year, laid the groundwork for regaining
the No. 1 spot when she won the Wuhan Open on Oct. 13.
Swiatek has taken time out for a coaching change since she last
played at the U.S. Open. Swiatek reached the quarterfinals
before losing to Jessica Pegula, who was in turn beaten by
Sabalenka in the final.
Sabalenka also defended her Australian Open title in January.
The next chance for Swiatek to regain the top spot is at the WTA
Finals next month in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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