Romania has four players in the top 100 of the WTA hierarchy (Begu, Kirstia, Halep and Bohdan), and among them only Iryna Begu has not registered a drop in the world ranking.

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Simona Halep fell to 40 and Sorana Kirstea to 38

Simona Halep has not played in world competitions for many months, the former WTA leader is temporarily suspended for doping. Halep registered another drop in the world ranking, now she is in 40th place (she lost another four positions).

Sorana Kirstya also dropped 6 places, ending up in 38th place this week.

Ana Bohdan lost one place – now she is in 40th place.

29 Iryna Kamelia Begu 1342 points

38 Sorana Cîrstea 1158 (-6 places)

40 Simona Halep 1110 (-4)

61 Ana Bohdan 902 (-1)

131 Jacqueline Christian 541 (-2)

160 Gabriela Ruse 427 (-9)

209 Iryna Bara 345 (+2)

217 Miriam Bulgaru 334 (+1)

251 Alexander Kadantsu-Ignatik 290 (+8) etc.

Iga Sviatek dominates the WTA hierarchy

The first place in the world ranking is kept by Iga Svyatek, followed by Aryna Sabalenko (champion of the Australian Open) and Olena Rybakina (champion of Wimbledon).

1 Iga Svyatek 8940 points

2 Aryna Sabalenko 8011

3 Olena Rybakina 5090

4 Caroline Garcia 5025

5 Jessica Pegula 4905

6 Ons Jabeur 3491

7 Coco Gauf 3251

8 Maria Sakkari 3117

9 Petra Kvitova 3101

10 Beatrice Haddad Maya 2690

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35 Bianca Andreescu 1177 (+2)

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130 Emma Radukanu 548 (-2) etc.