Aryna Sabalenka’s return to the top spot in the WTA rankings adds a new dimension to the season’s finale. With the upcoming WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia, the battle for the year-end No. 1 ranking between Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek is poised to reach a thrilling climax.
Jessica Pegula’s impressive run to the US Open 2024 final propelled her to a career-high No. 3 ranking, while Aryna Sabalenka solidified her position as World No. 2 after winning the tournament. Coco Gauff dropped to No. 6 after her fourth-round exit, while Emma Navarro made her Top 10 debut.
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Two-time Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka will face fellow Belarusian and former champion Victoria Azarenka in the quarterfinals of the WTA Washington Open. The pair, the only remaining seeds in the last eight, have a history of close matches, with Sabalenka holding a slight advantage. Meanwhile, top seed Andrey Rublev advanced in the men’s draw, setting up a clash against American Frances Tiafoe.
Top seeds Andrey Rublev and Aryna Sabalenka battled through tough three-set matches at the ATP and WTA Washington Open on Wednesday, securing victories to advance to the next round. Rublev, facing a determined Luca Van Assche, overcame a slow start and a rain delay to emerge victorious. Sabalenka, returning from injury, fought off a spirited Kamilla Rakhimova to reach the quarterfinals.
