Tennis: Iga Swiatek, champion of Roland Garros, establishes herself at number one in the WTA more than ever

Lthe Polish Iga Swiatek continued his winning streak and won tournaments, after being crowned in Roland Garros for the second time in her career, which consolidates her as the best female tennis player in the world.

Swiatekwho had previously won the French Open in 2020, has a unattainable advantage of points by adding 8 thousand 631almost double that of its closest rival, the Estonian Anett Kontaveitwho has 4 thousand 362 units.

In contrast, the Czech Barbora Krejcikovawho the previous year won the tournament in singles and doubles, had a scandalous fall by giving up the number two in the world at dawn this Monday as the 14th in the world ranking, after being eliminated in the first round in singles.

Krejcikova She became just the third woman in professional-era history to lose in the first round of Roland Garros a year after being crowned in the Parisian tournament.

Gauff, his best ranking at age 18

While the American Gauffa tournament finalist, has yet to break into the WTA Top 10, but advanced ten positions to reach the thirteenth positionthe best of his career at just 18 years of age.

The Spanish Garbiñe Muguruza she remained ranked No. 10 in the world, despite losing in the first round of the tournament.

In the doubles classification, Mexican Giuliana Olmos moved up one position and today it is the 14th place in the world.

It should be noted that the positions in the WTA and ATP rankings after being celebrated Roland Garrosthe second Grand Slam of the year, will keep longer than usualbecause no points will be awarded this year for Wimbledontournament that starts on June 27.

This is the Top 10 of the WTA in singles:

  • 1. Iga Swiatek POL 8,631 points
  • 2. Anett Kontaveit EST 4,362
  • 3. Paula Badosa ESP 4,245
  • 4. Ons Jabeur TUN 4,150
  • 5. Maria Sakkari GRE 4,016
  • 6. Aryna Sabalenka – 3,966
  • 7. Karolina Pliskova CZE 3.678
  • 8. Jessica Pegula USA 3,255
  • 9. Danielle Collins USA 3,255
  • 10. Garbiñe Muguruza ESP 3,060

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