Ukraine shines at Wimbledon: Svitolina and Kostyuk secure top spots
Elina Svitolina (photo: Getty Images)
The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) has published its updated rankings as of Monday, June 23. Elina Svitolina remains Ukraine's top-ranked player, according to the official website of the organization.
Svitolina and Kostyuk seeded at Wimbledon
Svitolina retained her 14th position despite not competing last week. This marks the 362nd week of her career, ranked among the world's top 20 female tennis players.
Marta Kostyuk, who lost in the first round of the WTA 500 tournament in Berlin, remains in 26th place. Both Ukrainian players are guaranteed seeded spots at Wimbledon, which begins next week.
Yastremska's progress and Starodubtseva's personal best
After reaching the final in Nottingham, Dayana Yastremska climbed four positions and is now ranked 42nd. Yuliia Starodubtseva rose one spot and equaled her personal best at 67th place.
Anhelina Kalinina dropped six spots and now sits at 107th in the world.
Doubles ranking: Lyudmyla Kichenok remains the leader
In the doubles ranking, Lyudmyla Kichenok remains the highest-ranked Ukrainian, holding the 12th spot globally. Her sister, Nadiia Kichenok, is ranked 57th (down 3), while Marta Kostyuk has moved up to 80th place (up 3).
Changes in the WTA Top 10
Neutral-status Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka remains at the top of the WTA rankings. She is followed by two Americans—Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula. Italian Jasmine Paolini has moved into fourth place, overtaking China's Zheng Qinwen.
WTA Top 10 rankings:
- Aryna Sabalenka
- Coco Gauff (USA)
- Jessica Pegula (USA)
- Jasmine Paolini (Italy)
- Zheng Qinwen (China)
- Madison Keys (USA)
- Mirra Andreeva
- Iga Świątek (Poland)
- Paula Badosa (Spain)
- Emma Navarro (USA)
