Tennis

Sabalenka commented on her battle with Świątek for the top spot in the rankings

World No. 2, Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka, responded to a question about whether she often thinks about the possibility of surpassing the current No. 1, Poland's Iga Świątek, to take the top spot in the global rankings.

«Not really. I'm not someone who focuses on the rankings. Of course, I want it very much, it's one of my goals. But I've realized in the past that if you concentrate too much on rankings, on defending points, and that kind of pressure, things can quickly go wrong. So, I prefer to focus on myself», Sabalenka is quoted as saying by the WTA website.

Sabalenka will participate in the tournament in Wuhan, China, scheduled from October 7 to 13. Świątek will not be competing due to personal reasons.  

Previously, Sabalenka became the champion of the 2024 US Open in women's singles.