By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Monday, September 11, 2024

NEW YORK—Reaching the world No. 1 rating is a realization of a dream for Aryna Sabalenka.

Holding the season-ending high spot is Sabalenka's major purpose.

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The Australian Open champion fell to Coco Gauff within the US Open last on Saturday, however formally assumes the world No. 1 rating at present. 

Sabalenka, who has posted a 50-11 report, is searching for to register a 51-win season for the primary time in her profession. Sabalenka mentioned she desires to point out endurance on the high.

"Becoming a World No. 1, it's a huge improvement, and achievement, actually," Sabalenka mentioned. "I'm really proud of myself that all those years I have been working so hard helped me to become World No. 1.

"But, you already know, like, for me it is extra about finish the 12 months as World No. 1, not identical to develop into World No. 1 after which subsequent week you are second. It's good in order that I can say I've been World No. 1, however I actually wish to end the 12 months as World No. 1. That's why I'm, like, nonetheless constructive, and I'm nonetheless motivated."

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