Current world number one Ash Barty is about to pass a new tennis milestone when she enters her 100th week as the top ranked women’s player.
The 25-year-old Australia has won two Grand Slams, the 2019 French Open and the 2021 Wimbledon Championship. This year’s win meant that Barty has registered victories on every type of surface.
Ash Barty World Number One Milestone
- Barty about to enter 100th week as World Number One.
- She becomes the eight woman to achieve the milestone.
- Barty has returned to Australia and will most likely not play any more competitive tennis this calendar year.
Former Australian Fed Cup captain David Taylor thinks Barty will stay at the top of the tennis world for some time yet. Speaking to the Australian Associated Press, the now coach said of his compatriot:
“She’s so well-rounded. So tactically aware. Serve, forehand. There’s not a lot of weaknesses in Ash’s tennis and, if you look at the great No 1s, they’re all well-rounded like that.
“In this time where the women’s tour has a lot of different grand slam winners, she’s definitely brought some consistency to the No 1…
