The win in two straight sets, 6-2, 6-0, against Viktorija Golubic, Switzerland, means that Iga Swiatek will be the first player from Poland to reach first place, this after the former world-set Australian Ashleigh Barty this week most surprisingly chose to finish his tennis career.

Swiatek will now take over first place when a new list is presented on Monday.

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