It’s official! Jankovic is new WTA no. 1

Jelena Jankovic officially becomes the world no. 1 and the 18th woman to top the rankings since the system began in 1975. She displaces fellow Serbian Ana Ivanovic who falls the no. 2 after being on top since winning the French Open in June. Despite not having reached a grand slam final yet, Jankovic has been consistent enough over the past year. She won her sixth career title in Rome and reached 3 finals and six semifinals including the Australian Open and Roland Garros.

Former world no. 1 Serena Williams climbs back into the top 4 for the first time since 2005. She has won three titles this year and was runner-up at Wimbledon. Swapping with Williams is Maria Sharapova who moves down to no. 5 The Russian started the year at no. 5 but eventually climbed back to the top by clinching the Australian Open along with 2 more titles and the sudden retirement of Justine Henin. She is in danger of falling out of the top 5 because of a shoulder injury which prevented her from participating in the Beijing Olympics and the upcoming US Open.