Whos Number One In Womens Tennis?
There’s no doubt that Serena Williams is one of the greatest tennis players of all time. But is she the best ever? We take a look at the stats to see who comes out on top.
Introduction
In tennis, “number one” refers to the ranking of a player. The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) publishes a list of the top 200 ranked female players in the world at the end of every week. The WTA uses a computerized system to track players’ rankings. Players accumulate points over the course of a year by competing in tournaments. The number of points a player earns depends on her results in tournaments, with more points being awarded for wins in bigger tournaments.
Serena Williams
Serena Williams is widely considered to be the greatest female tennis player of all time. She has won more Grand Slam singles titles (23) than any other player in the Open Era, and is the only player to have won all four Grand Slams in a single season twice. Williams has also won 14 women’s doubles titles and four mixed doubles titles.
Naomi Osaka
As of September 2019, Naomi Osaka is the number one ranked female tennis player in the world. The 21-year-old from Japan has had a breakout year, winning back-to-back Grand Slam titles at the 2018 US Open and 2019 Australian Open. She is the first Asian player to ever hold the top ranking in womens tennis.
Simona Halep
Simona Halep is a Romanian professional tennis player. She is the current world No. 1 in the WTA singles rankings, having first reached the ranking on October 9, 2017. She held the top spot until June 2019 but regained it at the end of November
Simona Halep has won 18 WTA singles titles, including two Grand Slam singles titles at the 2018 French Open and 2019 Wimbledon Championships. She has also reached thirteen further Grand Slam finals, most recently at the 2020 Australian Open.
Conclusion
In conclusion, its impossible to definitively say who is the best female tennis player in the world. The sport is too complex, the players too talented, and the competition too fierce. However, we can narrow it down to a handful of contenders. Serena Williams is undoubtedly one of the greatest players of all time, and shes still going strong at age 36. Simona Halep is currently ranked number one in the world, and shell likely be a force to reckon with for years to come. Other players like Naomi Osaka, Sloane Stephens, and Madison Keys are also definitely worth keeping an eye on. whoever ends up being crowned the best female tennis player in the world, one thing is for sure: theyll have earned it.
