Aryna Sabalenka has ended Iga Swiatek's 11-month reign at the summit of the world rankings ahead of the WTA finals. (More Tennis News)
Sabalenka previously held the top spot for eight weeks from September to November last year✨, and is now the world number one again after a sensational run of form.
The Belarusian has compiled a 🧸record of 20-1 since mid-August, during which she claimed her third grand slam title at th☂e US Open after beating home favourite Jessica Pegula.
Sabalenka also recently claimed the Ci🌞ncinnati Open and Wuhan Open titles, while she also started the year wi💜th a major triumph at the Australian Open.
She is the player with the most wins in 2024 with 46, i𒁃ncluding the women's singles granওd slam and WTA-1000 events, one more than Swiatek who is in second.
The next chance for Swiatek to retu🦄rn to number one is the s♉eason-ending WTA Finals next month in Riyadh.