Aryna Sabalenka was honored as the year-end No. 1 player in a special on-court ceremony at the WTA Finals in Riyadh, marking a significant achievement in her stellar season.
This recognition marks Sabalenka's second straight year finishing as the WTA Year-End No. 1 singles player. She has joined an elite group of athletes with multiple year-end No. 1 rankings.
"Aryna Sabalenka has earned the WTA Year-End No.1 Singles Ranking presented by PIF for the second season in a row."
"Sabalenka is now one of only 16 players in WTA history to finish the season in the No.1 position on multiple occasions."
The award ceremony took place on-court during the WTA Finals Riyadh, where Sabalenka's dominance was celebrated by the tennis community.
Aryna Sabalenka’s second consecutive year-end No. 1 title cements her status among tennis elites, highlighted by eight finals and four titles this season.