Jelena Jankovic Enjoying Catbird Seat Atop Women’s Tennis Power Rankings

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Published: March 29, 2010

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The action is hot and heavy this week in Miami.  It marks the end of the traditional hard court season in America before the world turns to clay in April. 

The surprises on the women’s tour continue as Serbian Jelena Jankovic overcomes her slump to take the No. 1 spot in our Power Rankings this week after winning the tournament in Indian Wells.

You just have to wonder who will orchestrate the next big surprise as the women fight for position in the quarterfinals at the Sony Ericsson Open.

 

The Top Ten

1. Jelena Jankovic (Last Power Ranking: NR; WTA Ranking: 8)

Last Four Tournaments: Sony Ericsson Open Miami [R16+], Indian Wells [Winner], Monterrey [R32], Dubai [R16].

Power Ranking Points: 681

Just when everyone was erecting a tombstone to mark the passing of Jankovic’s career, the Serb came back and won it all at Indian Wells. Jankovic has also progressed into the fourth round in Miami, so things are definitely looking up for her.  She seems to have recaptured her form and her energy level which had been missing in action for so long. 

As the tour moves on to the clay, counterpuncher Jankovic hopes to climb back to the top of the WTA rankings.  She has some truly tough matches upcoming in Miami this week that will demonstrate if Jankovic has the right stuff to continue her upward path.


2. Caroline Wozniacki  (Last Power Ranking: NR; WTA Ranking: 2)

Last Four Tournaments: Sony Ericsson Miami [R16+], Indian Wells [Finalist],  Dubai [R16], Australian Open [R16]. 

Power Ranking Points: 542

Missing from the Power Rankings for the past few weeks, Wozniacki comes in at the No. 2 spot after her appearance in the finals at Indian Wells last week.  The teenager has been working hard to add dimension to her solid counterpunching game. Her serve is becoming more of a weapon...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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