Aryna Sabalenka’s Wuhan Open victory has brought her within 69 points of dislodging Iga Swiatek from the World No. 1 spot. The Belarusian now has 9,716 points, just behind the Pole’s 9,785.
World No. 1 Iga Swiatek and World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka have beaten Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams' record of most wins in a calendar year at the WTA 1000 level.