This is Aryna Sabalenka’s goal. Does Iga Świątek have anything to fear?

Iga Świątek has not appeared on the court since the US Open. The leader of the world ranking is also not active on social media, so fans started to worry. Moreover, the Raszyn player withdrew from the WTA 1000 tournament in Beijing, which she won last year, which will cost her a loss of points.

Aryna Sabalenka has a clear goal

Aryna Sabalenka, who will appear in the Chinese capital and there will look for a chance to get closer to her opponent, saw an opportunity in this. Let us remind you that the Belarusian is 2,169 points behind Iga Świątek, and the Pole will have 1,000 points deducted in the next ranking.

Just before the start of the WTA 1000 tournament in Beijing, Aryna Sabalenka admitted that she wanted to return to the top. “Of course, this is one of my goals, to finish the season in first place in the world,” said the Belarusian, quoted by pap.pl.

“I try not to focus on it. I try to focus on my game. There are only three tournaments left. I just try to play my best. After the season, I will see if it was enough to finish the year in first place or if I need to improve something else,” she added.

Iga Świątek’s rivalry with Aryna Sabalenka

For Aryna Sabalenka, her position in the world ranking is of great importance. “It’s good to know that you did the right thing, that all those hours of training weren’t a waste of time,” she said.

The Belarusian will start the competition in Beijing from the second round. In the first one, she was given a free lot.

Iga Świątek took the throne in the WTA ranking for the first time on April 4, 2022. Sabalenka managed to overtake her on September 11, 2023, i.e. after 75 weeks. Ultimately, at the end of the season (after eight weeks), the Pole returned to the top and since then, no rival has been able to threaten her.