Sabalenka is now a centurion and has Henin in her sights

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Aryna Sabalenka is now part of history. The Belarusian reaches 100 weeks as the world number one this week, a number reserved only for a select group of legends in women's tennis. Moreover, 92 of those weeks have been consecutive, a testament to the extraordinary consistency she has displayed at the top of the WTA rankings.

With this new milestone, Sabalenka becomes the tenth player in history with the most weeks accumulated at number one. The list is topped by Steffi Graf, a figure almost unreachable, with 377 weeks at the top. Following the German, other giants like Martina Navratilova, Serena Williams, Chris Evert, Martina Hingis, Monica Seles, Iga Swiatek, Ashleigh Barty, and Justine Henin appear.

Precisely, Henin is now Sabalenka's next target. The Belgian accumulated 117 weeks as number one, so the current ranking leader needs to maintain her dominance for another 17 weeks to equal her record. Then, the next step would be Ashleigh Barty with 121 weeks, while Iga Swiatek appears later with 125.

Despite not winning Grand Slams in 2026, Sabalenka remains the most consistent

The data reflects the extent of Sabalenka's trajectory. Since first reaching number one in September 2023, the Belarusian has managed to establish herself in a position that requires much more than talent: consistency, resilience, and the ability to stay ahead of high-level competition.

At 28 years old, Sabalenka still has time to continue climbing positions in a historical ranking that, for decades, seemed reserved for the great dominators of tennis. The 100 weeks are already a reality. Now, the focus is on Henin's 117.

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