The New Number One: What Elena Rybakina's Rise Means for Women's Tennis Elena Rybakina's ascension to the top of the women's tennis rankings may not be as seismic an event as some might expect, but it is a significant development nonetheless.
In an era dominated by superstars like Serena Williams and Simona Halep, Rybakina's rise represents a welcome shift in the balance of power.
Rybakina's career has been marked by steady improvement rather than sudden breakthroughs.