Mirra Andreeva becomes the first WTA Top 10 player aged 17 since 2007.

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    LONDON — On Monday, Mirra Andreeva achieved a personal best, securing the No. 9 spot in the women’s tennis rankings, making her the first 17-year-old to enter the WTA Top 10 since Nicole Vaidisova in 2007.

    Her ascent came after she captured the title in Dubai, where she impressively defeated former Grand Slam champions Iga Swiatek, Elena Rybakina, and Marketa Vondrousova. This victory made Andreeva the youngest player ever to win a WTA 1000 tournament.

    Last year’s semifinalist at the French Open, Andreeva has showcased her talent and potential on the grandest stages.

    Meanwhile, Madison Keys, the winner of the Australian Open, also reached a career-high ranking on Monday, climbing to No. 5. Keys did not play any matches following her success in Melbourne last month. This achievement marks a historic moment for American women’s tennis, as it is the first time since 2003 that three American players—Coco Gauff at No. 3 and Jessica Pegula at No. 4—are ranked so high simultaneously.

    Additionally, another American, Emma Navarro, has broken into the top rankings at No. 10.

    Aryna Sabalenka continues her reign at No. 1, while Swiatek holds the No. 2 position.

    In the men’s rankings, the ATP’s Top 10 saw little change. The only notable shift was Andrey Rublev’s advance from No. 10 to No. 9 after winning the Qatar Open, swapping places with Tommy Paul.

    Jannik Sinner, who is currently serving a three-month suspension for doping, maintains his position at No. 1, followed by Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz, Taylor Fritz, and Casper Ruud in the rankings.