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Sabalenka Hits 100 Wins as World No. 1!
31 May
Summary
- Sabalenka achieves 100th win as world number one.
- She holds the WTA singles No. 1 ranking for 92 weeks.
- Sabalenka prepares to face Naomi Osaka next.
Aryna Sabalenka is celebrating a significant career achievement, marking her 100th win as the world's No. 1 ranked singles player. This milestone was reached on Saturday at Roland-Garros, following a straight-sets victory over Daria Kasatkina.
Sabalenka has held the WTA singles No. 1 ranking for 92 weeks, including an impressive 85 consecutive weeks. As of May 4, this placed her on the 10th-longest streak at the top spot since 1975. She is now preparing for her next challenge.
Her next opponent in the Round of 16 at Roland-Garros will be Naomi Osaka. The two players have a recent history, with Sabalenka defeating Osaka in straight sets at Indian Wells and in three sets at the Madrid Open earlier this year. Sabalenka expressed readiness for a tough battle against Osaka, acknowledging her opponent's high level of play.
Both Sabalenka and Osaka are formidable players, each boasting four Grand Slam titles. Osaka's major victories include the US Open in 2018 and 2020, and the Australian Open in 2019 and 2021. Sabalenka has claimed the Australian Open in 2023 and 2024, and the US Open in 2024 and 2025.
