Aryna Sabalenka Races Past Iga Swiatek to Reclaim World No. 1 Spot Before Year 2024 Ends

Aryna Sabalenka has had a rollercoaster of a season as she deals with setbacks and losses. But she has been a dominant superstar in the circuit as she went on to put up solid performance and also won titles. Her streak of authority throughout the year has made her the new number one ranked Women's Tennis Association [WTA] tennis player. Aryna dethrones Iga Swiatek to become the new top-ranked WTA star. 

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Aryna Sabalenka Dethrones Iga Swiatek To Become New No. Ranked Tennis Player 

Aryna Sabalenka continues to dominate her opponents and the WTA Rankings as she has dethroned Iga Swiatek to become the new world number one in tennis. The 26-year-old is at the top of her game, as she has amassed a lot of success throughout the year. But the ending to the year 2024 could be a sweet one, as she has amassed the top WTA rank before the year's conclusion.

Sabalenka, the Belarusian Tennis star, won multiple titles this year to keep her in a formidable position in the rankings. She successfully defended her Australian Open title and also won the U.S. Open title, something she has been seeking for a long time. She also kept her authority on other tournaments like the Wuhan and Cincinnati Opens. The competition for the top spot will be fiercer as the WTA Finals are approaching soon. But Aryna's dominant season has kept her in a sound position. She also acknowledged the achievement with a tweet.

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With all the success she had, Aryna Sabalenka also dealt with a couple of setbacks. The Belarusian had to withdraw from the prestigious Wimbledon Championship because of a shoulder injury. It was followed by a personal loss after her boyfriend passed away in March 2024.

It is the second time that Sabalenka has reached the No. 1 spot. The last time she clinched it lasted for eight weeks before Iga Swiatek took over. With the WTA Finals approaching, crucial points will be on the line as Sabalenka has 9,706 points, while Iga has 9,665 points. The competition is set to be an excited one between the no. 1 and no. 2, as both of them will aim to be on the top of the table.