Iga Świątek begins her 123rd week of reign as the leader of the WTA ranking! Iga is currently in 7th place on the all-time list. Next in line to overtake – Monica Seles (178 weeks)” – we read in the information on the “Z kortu” profile on the “X” platform (formerly Twitter – editorial note)
How long will our player hold the title of the leader of women’s tennis in the world? Currently, Aryna Sabalenka is in great form and is quickly beating her rivals. In the absence of our compatriot, the Belarusian is quickly making up for the losses in the WTA ranking. A potential success in the ongoing tournament in Beijing could make the gap to the Pole minimal. Whether Świątek maintains the first position will depend on the end of this season.
Let us recall that the player from Raszyn played without any major breaks from the beginning of the year until the Olympic Games. The spring part of the season was particularly intense, when our player won several thousand-meter jumps, and then Roland Garros. Then there was Wimbledon and the incredibly mentally exhausting struggles in Paris during the Olympic Games. The Polish player and her team decided to rest before the end of this season.
The return of Świątek could be impressive
Recently, Wojciech Fibak commented on Świątek’s potential return to the court. According to him, it could be a powerful one. “She clearly came to the conclusion that she needs a rest, so she’s resting. But she’ll be back. She hasn’t forgotten how to hit the ball, so I’m sure she’ll be back in great shape and we have nothing to worry about,” he added at the end.
