The tennis world awoke to a surprise Monday October 21, with Aryna Sabalenka replacing Iga Swiatek as world No. 1 in the WTA rankings.

Aryna Sabalenka has reclaimed the WTA World No.1 singles ranking, overtaking Iga Swiatek in the top spot. This will be Sabalenka’s second stint in the top ranking position and she will add to her 8-week total, having first captured the No.1 singles ranking in September 2023.

The trajectory of Aryna Sabalenka’s season changed in late June, with an ache in her shoulder. Wimbledon was fast approaching, and she hadn’t been able to serve or hit overheads without intense pain for days.