Iga Świątek would have usurped Ash Barty even if she had not retired, says tennis legend
On Monday, the WTA rankings were updated and Iga Świątek officially moved into the number one spot.
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Iga Świątek would've passed Ash Barty as No.1 anyway, says Chris Evert
On Monday, the WTA rankings were updated and Iga Świątek officially moved into the number one spot.
Iga Swiatek would have reached No 1 ‘even if Ashleigh Barty hadn’t retired’, says tennis great
Iga Swiatek was always destined to become the world No 1 and she would have claimed top spot even if Ashleigh Barty didn’t retire, according to tennis icon Chris Evert.
'It's brutal' - Chris Evert defends 'superstar' Emma Raducanu from 'relentless' English tabloids
Tennis legend Chris Evert has said Emma Raducanu is «handling everything beautifully» despite the pressure and expectation she believes is being heaped on her. Nick Kyrgios was the latest player to back the 2021 US Open champion following criticism of her recent form from former stars on the WTA tour and the media. Ad/> Since winning the Grand Slam, which saw her jump up to being the No.
Former US Open winner Dominic Thiem welcomes 'unbelievable' Carlos Alcaraz after Miami Open victory
Dominic Thiem has praised Carlos Alcaraz as a 'unbelievable player' as the Austrian made his comeback after almost a year away. Thiem, the US Open winner back in 2020, was discussing the world of tennis on an Instagram Story. Ad/> The 18-year-old Spaniard is now ranked at No.
'Even if Ashleigh Barty hadn't retired, Iga Swiatek would have reached No. 1' – Chris Evert
Iga Swiatek would have ascended to world No. 1 even if Ashleigh Barty had continued playing, according to 18-time Grand Slam champion Chris Evert. The Pole, 20, marked her coronation at the top of the WTA rankings by completing the ‘Sunshine Double’ at the Miami Open last week – although it would not have been possible had Barty not stunned the tennis world by retiring aged 25.
Carlos Alcaraz tipped to follow Rafael Nadal by winning 'double digit' Grand Slam titles
Carlos Alcaraz is being tipped for greatness after becoming the youngest man ever to win the Miami Open. Having previously drawn comparisons to Rafael Nadal, with even the 21-time Major champion likening Alcaraz to a younger version of himself, a tennis legend is predicting the 18-year-old to win 'double digit' Major titles like the world No 4.
Rafa Nadal regen Carlos Alcaraz has no ‘weaknesses’ and can win ‘double digit’ Grand Slams - Chris Evert
Rafael Nadal sees a lot of his own traits in teenage phenom Carlos Alcaraz, says Chris Evert, who also claims that the 18-year-old Spaniard could win “double digit” Grand Slams. Alcaraz beat world No. 7 Casper Ruud in straight sets on Sunday to win his first Masters title with success at the Miami Open.