Czech tennis player Karolina Pliskova, Monday will officially become the new leader of the WTA rankings.
Pliskova at Wimbledon sensationally eliminated in the second round that did not prevent her from next week become the first player in the history of the Czech Republic, topped the WTA rankings in singles.
On top Pliskova rises due to yesterday’s defeat Simona Halep in the quarterfinals of Wimbledon. Previously herbal the Helmet left and the current first racket of the world, Angelique Kerber, who failed to defend the points of last year’s final.
“To be the first racket of the world – a big responsibility. I know this, I can promise that I will do everything possible not to disappoint in this role. I hope I will succeed.
I worked a lot, like all the people around me. Thank you to everyone who believed in me, and those who doubted me. Once again I want to thank my family and my team. Without them I would not be where we are now,” wrote Pliskova on his page on “Instagram”.
Karolina Pliskova will be the 23rd first racket of the world since the introduction of the WTA rankings in 1975. Among active players similar achievement is a record of the Williams sisters, Caroline Wozniacki, Victoria Azarenka, Elena Jankovic and Maria Sharapova.
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