Sabalenka secures the world number 1 spot after Rybakina's unexpected fall at Wimbledon

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Aryna Sabalenka has already secured one of the major goals of Wimbledon 2026. The unexpected defeat of Elena Rybakina against Elise Mertens in the third round of the tournament mathematically confirms that the Belarusian will leave London as the world number one, regardless of what happens during the second week.

The Kazakh arrived at the All England Club with real possibilities of surpassing in the WTA ranking, but her premature elimination puts an end to that battle. Rybakina will remain with 8,143 points at the end of the tournament, an insufficient number to reach Sabalenka, who already has 8,550 and still has room to further increase her lead.

In fact, the scenario could turn even more favorable for the Belarusian. If she manages to lift the title next weekend, she will leave Wimbledon with a total of 10,310 points, further solidifying a leadership that is already beginning to take on a historical dimension.

Sabalenka can greatly extend her lead and continue the open streak of 89 consecutive weeks as number 1

Sabalenka currently has 89 consecutive weeks at the top of the world ranking, a testament to the extraordinary consistency she has been showing over the past two seasons. Beyond the titles she has won, the number one has turned consistency into her greatest virtue, frequently reaching the decisive rounds of major tournaments and avoiding the premature exits that heavily penalize in the rankings.

Rybakina's fall also represents a tough blow for the Kazakh herself. After regaining tennis close to her best level and arriving at Wimbledon with the possibility of reclaiming the top spot in women's tennis, she sees how that goal will have to wait for at least a few more weeks.

Meanwhile, Sabalenka continues to advance in the tournament with the reassurance of knowing she will retain her position at the top of the circuit. The next challenge will be Naomi Osaka in exciting round of 16, with the opportunity to further extend a lead that, following Rybakina's defeat, already seems substantial.

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