Tennis star Aryna Sabalenka is rapidly climbing the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) rankings, with Amanda Anisimova now fifth.
In the bustling world of women's tennis, the US Open has brought about a significant shift in the WTA rankings.
Aryna Sabalenka, the defending champion, maintained her dominance, successfully retaining her number one spot. The Belarusian star defended her title in New York, demonstrating her unwavering form and tenacity on the court.
However, the road to the top was not as smooth for others. Notable absentees from the final stages include Iga Swiatek, who currently holds the second spot, but was ousted in the quarterfinals, and Naomi Osaka, who returned to the circuit after a break but exited in the semifinals, dropping to the 14th position.
Amanda Anisimova capitalised on the opportunity, rising to the fourth position in the rankings. Meanwhile, Varvara Gracheva made a impressive leap, jumping five spots to claim the 75th position.
Coco Gauff reached the round of 16, but did not manage to make it any further. On the other hand, Jessica Pegula, who started the tournament as the seventh-ranked player, dropped three spots following her semifinal loss.
In the French contingent, Loïs Boisson gained a spot, climbing to the 46th position, marking her highest-ever ranking. Meanwhile, Elsa Jacquemot also made strides, jumping six spots to secure the 78th position, her career-best ranking.
As the US Open dust settles, the WTA rankings reflect a dynamic and competitive landscape, with Sabalenka at the helm, but the chasing pack hot on her heels. The upcoming tournaments promise to be exciting as players vie for positions and points in the race to the top.
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