As Australian tennis legend Ashleigh Barty officially called it quits, Polish player Iga Świątek replace her as world No 1.
“There is no better person,” Barty is quoted in Tennis World USA, in response to Świątek levelling up. “She’s an incredible person, a great tennis player. The way that she’s brought this fresh, fearless energy on to the court has been incredible.”
Świątek revealed to the press that she was unaware a retiring player could actually request for their name to be taken off rankings following retirement. “I was really emotional,” Świątek revealed via WTA Tennis, admitting that she was “crying for a long time” upon hearing about Barty’s retirement.
“Actually after Indian Wells it became my goal. It’s pretty weird for it to be my goal for two days and it may actually happen that quick.”
Świątek secured her spot following significant wins at the ongoing Miami Open.
her official No 1 standing come Monday, April 4,2022 we dig into Świątek’s career highs and the fun titbits to know about the Polish top seed.The year so far has been amazing for Świątek
