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‘I never had the strong belief it could actually happen’ Iga Swiatek becomes world no.1 as Ashleigh Barty’s retires
Iga Swiatek was in disbelief after becoming the new world no.1, following the shock news of Ashleigh Barty’s retirement earlier this week. Swiatek takes the mantle from Barty following her Miami Open second round 6-2 6-0 win against Viktorija Golubic of Switzerland, extending her career-best 12-match winning streak. Ad/> That win over Golubic follows on from winning the Indian Wells title last week – the fifth singles title in her fledgling career to date.
Miami Open: Iga Swiatek to become world number one after Ashleigh Barty retirement
Poland's Iga Swiatek says becoming world number one is «surreal» after a second-round win in Miami means she will take the mantle from Ashleigh Barty, who has retired from the sport.
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Iga Swiatek Becomes New WTA World No.1 With Miami Open Win
Poland's Iga Swiatek became the new world number one in women's tennis on Friday by defeating swiss Viktorija Golubic 6-2, 6-0 at the WTA Miami Open. Swiatek will move into the top spot vacated by Australian Ashleigh Barty after the three-time Grand Slam champion announced her retirement earlier this week. The 20-year-old Warsaw-born star had to win her second-round match at the South Florida hardcourt tournament to ensure she would replace Barty. Swiatek will be the first Polish woman to reach the rankings summit, eclipsing the old mark for players from her homeland she shared with former world number two Agnieszka Radwanska.
Miami Open: Jelena Ostapenko and Elise Mertens exits set a new record
The defeats of Jelena Ostapenko and Elise Mertens brought to 18 the number of seeds eliminated from the WTA side of the Miami Open draw.