She authoritatively dominates the world ranking, but there is a ranking where Iga Svyatek is not the leader. The Pole unexpectedly lost the WTA Dubai final to Barbora Krejcikova and currently ranks 3rd in the Champions Tour ranking.

Iga Svyatek, only the third in 2023

In terms of points accumulated in 2023, Iga Sviatek is not the best player in the world.

WTA Doha winner and WTA Dubai finalist, Iga has amassed 1,420 points this year, which puts her in 3rd place (up 4 places this week).

The first two places were taken by Australian Open finalists: Aryna Sabalenko (Melbourne champion) and Olena Rybakina (Wimbledon champion and AO finalist).

Race to the WTA Finals – Tournament of Champions

1 Aryna Sabalenko 2660 points

2 Olena Rybakina 1,561

3 Iga Svyatek 1420 (+4)

4 Belinda Bencic 1410 (-1)

5 Jessica Pegula 1395 (-1)

6 Barbora Krejchikova 1251 (+18)

7 Victoria Azarenka 1041 (-2)

8 Coco Gauf 970 (+2)

9 Magda Lynette 926 (-3)

10 Karolina Plishkova 701 (+4).

Players from Romania in the WTA race

40 Iryna Begu 257 points (-6)

67 Ana Bohdan 161 (+80)

70 Sorana Kirstea 152 (+12)

85 Gabriela Ruse 112 (-14)

161 Jacqueline Christian 24 (-11) etc.