Iga Świątek to Maintain World No. 2 Ranking Despite Madrid Open Victory
Madrid – Iga Świątek’s dominant performance and title win at the Mutua Madrid Open will not be enough to dislodge Aryna Sabalenka from the WTA world No. 1 ranking.Despite securing her third title of the season on Sunday, Świątek will remain at No. 2 when the rankings are updated on Monday, May 6, 2024.
The rankings calculus centers on points defense. Sabalenka held a notable lead in ranking points entering the Madrid tournament, and while Świątek successfully defended her 2023 Madrid title, Sabalenka’s points total remains sufficient to retain the top spot. This outcome underscores the complexities of the WTA ranking system, where consistent performance across multiple tournaments-and accomplished defense of prior results-are crucial for maintaining a No. 1 position. Świątek’s victory in Madrid,however,solidifies her position as a leading contender and builds momentum heading into the upcoming Italian Open and Roland Garros.
The Madrid Open saw Świątek defeat Aryna Sabalenka in the quarterfinals,6-2,6-2,en route to her fourth title at the Caja Mágica. She then defeated Coco Gauff in the final, 6-2, 6-4.The win marks Świątek’s 18th career WTA title.
Oscar del Pozo of AFP photographed Świątek during the Madrid Open.
Source: Interia.pl.
