As if that weren’t enough, Sabalenka will reach another milestone during the second week of Rome—her 90th career week at No. 1.
She spent her first eight weeks at the top spot in 2023, then began her second (and current) stint there on October 21st, 2024.
She’ll be the 11th player to reach 90 career weeks as WTA No. 1.
PLAYERS TO REACH 90+ CAREER WEEKS AS WTA NO. 1:
- 377: Steffi Graf
- 332: Martina Navratilova
- 319: Serena Williams
- 260: Chris Evert
- 209: Martina Hingis
- 178: Monica Seles
- 125: Iga Swiatek
- 121: Ashleigh Barty
- 117: Justine Henin
- 98: Lindsay Davenport
- 89/90: Aryna Sabalenka
Sabalenka’s No. 1 ranking is safe over the next several weeks, but depending on what happens in Rome, it could be up for grabs at Roland Garros. Stay tuned to Tennis.com for all the latest in the battle for No. 1!
