By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Monday, September 11, 2024
NEW YORK—Reaching the world No. 1 rating is a realization of a dream for Aryna Sabalenka.
Holding the season-ending high spot is Sabalenka’s major aim.
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The Australian Open champion fell to Coco Gauff within the US Open ultimate on Saturday, however formally assumes the world No. 1 rating as we speak.
Sabalenka, who has posted a 50-11 file, is searching for to register a 51-win season for the primary time in her profession. Sabalenka mentioned she desires to point out endurance on the high.
“Becoming a World No. 1, it’s a huge improvement, and achievement, actually,” Sabalenka mentioned. “I’m really proud of myself that all those years I have been working so hard helped me to become World No. 1.
“But, you understand, like, for me it is extra about finish the yr as World No. 1, not identical to grow to be World No. 1 after which subsequent week you are second. It’s good in order that I can say I’ve been World No. 1, however I actually wish to end the yr as World No. 1. That’s why I’m, like, nonetheless optimistic, and I’m nonetheless motivated.”
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