
With the first week of the resumed WTA season complete, there has been some movement in the rankings as players return to test the waters.
The biggest beneficiary thus far has been American Jennifer Brady, who claimed her maiden WTA title at the inaugural Top Seed Open. Following that victory, the 25-year old rose nine spots to a career-high of World No.40. This affords Brady the opportunity to be seeded at the US Open, as numerous top players have already announced their withdrawal.
Lexington runner-up Jil Teichmann also rose nine spots to No.54, matching her previous career-high from July 2019. American Shelby Rogers jumped 21 spots to break into the Top 100, as she currently sits at the No.95 position. The former World No.48 made some noise in Lexington when she upset top seed Serena Williams in the quarterfinals.
There was no movement inside the Top 20 as most are yet to compete in any events. Despite her triumph at the Prague Open, Romanian Simona Halep maintains her World No.2 ranking. Compatriot Irina-Camelia Begu climbed 12 spots to No.70 after making the semifinals in Prague, where she lost to Halep.
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