Poland’s Iga Swiatek ‘really proud’ to be replacing Ash Barty as women’s world No 1 after Miami Open win
- Swiatek will officially become the new top player in women’s game when rankings are updated on April 4
- The Pole cruised into the third round in Miami after thrashing Viktorija Golubic 6-2, 6-0
Iga Swiatek will replace Ash Barty as the women’s world No 1 after her 6-2 6-0 thrashing of Viktorija Golubic in the second round of the Miami Open on Friday.
The 20-year-old is the first Polish player to achieve the ranking and the 28th women ever to reach the peak, which will be official when the WTA rankings are updated on April 4.
Swiatek, who has already won titles in Doha and Indian Wells this year, takes over after the Australian’s surprising announcement to walk away from the game after winning three Grand Slam titles including January’s Australian Open.
“I’m really satisfied and really proud of myself,” Swiatek said.
The 25-year-old Barty cited satisfaction with her career and burnout with the Tour’s demanding schedule as the reasons for her decision to retire.