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Naomi Osaka is officially the new world no.1

The Japanese is the first Asian player to be ranked no.1

28 January 2019

It’s official! After winning her 2nd consecutive slam at the Australian Open, Naomi Osaka is now crowned as the new world no.1.

Naomi has 740pts over the world no.2 Petra Kvitova that needs to defend her title in St. Petersburg and Doha in the upcoming weeks, and she has 1448 points over the former world no.1 Simona Halep.

I am beyond excited. OSAKA

The Japanese commented

“I’m beyond excited to become the new WTA World No. 1. I’ve always dreamt of being in this position and I am honored to be part of the elite group of players who have reached the No. 1 ranking.”

The other top movers

Among the other top movers that have also achieved their best career rank, it’s worth mentioning Danielle Collins (now world no.23), Dayana Yastremska (no 47), Amanda Anisimova (no.62), and Bianca Andreescu (no.68).

Here the top20.