The equality reigning at the top of the WTA ranking currently means that Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek face each competition week knowing they are in an intimate battle for the number 1 spot. The Belarusian holds an advantage of 186 points over Swiatek, who needs one of these scenarios to surpass:
Swiatek will be number 1 in the WTA ranking after the Doha tournament if...
- She wins the title
- Reaches the final and Sabalenka loses in the semifinals or before
- Exits in the semifinals and Sabalenka does not reach the quarterfinals
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