Naomi osaka rise to number 1 on tennis rankings after australian open win
Naomi Osaka did not rise to number 1 on the tennis rankings after her Australian Open win. She actually rose to number 1 on the WTA rankings on January 28, 2019, after winning the 2019 Australian Open, but it was not directly due to her Australian Open win.
Osaka's rise to number 1 was a result of her consistent performance throughout the 2018 season, including her US Open title win in September 2018. She had been steadily climbing the rankings throughout the year, and her Australian Open title win in January 2019 was the final push she needed to surpass Simona Halep and become the new world number 1.
Here's a breakdown of Osaka's ranking points and position on the WTA rankings leading up to and after her Australian Open win:
- Pre-Australian Open (January 2019): Osaka was ranked number 4 on the WTA rankings, with 6,445 ranking points.
- After Australian Open win (January 28, 2019): Osaka rose to number 1 on the WTA rankings, with 8,445 ranking points.
- Post-Australian Open (February 2019): Osaka maintained her number 1 ranking, with her ranking points remaining at 8,445.
It's worth noting that Osaka's ranking points were boosted by her Australian Open title win, which earned her 2,000 ranking points. However, her rise to number 1 was a result of her overall performance throughout the 2018 season, rather than just her Australian Open win.