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Miami Open 2023: Aryna Sabalenka hoping to close gap on Iga Swiatek - 'Of course I want to be No. 1'

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Aryna Sabalenka admits the success of rival Iga Swiatek has made her a better player as the Australia Open champion chases down the world No.

1 spot. The Belarusian progressed to the third round of the Miami Open with a 6-4 6-3 victory over Shelby Rogers on Friday and will now meet Marie Bouzkova next.

Ad With champion Swiatek forced to pull out of the tournament with a rib injury, Sabalenka is the highest-ranked player in the draw and therefore success in Miami would allow her to close the Pole’s 3,235-point lead in the WTA rankings.

WTA MiamiJabeur hoping to 'make trouble' for Swiatek, Sabalenka, Rybakina on return to fitnessYESTERDAY AT 00:09 «Of course I want to be No.

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