October 29, 2010 | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Caroline Wozniacki wrapped up the year-end number one ranking Thursday after rallying to beat Francesca Schiavone 3-6, 6-1, 6-1 at the WTA Championships.
The 20-year-old from Denmark is the 10th woman to end the season on top and the youngest since Martina Hingis in 1997. She replaced the injured Serena Williams at the top earlier this month and has won more titles (six) and more matches (61) than any other player in 2010.
Wozniacki, along with Vera Zvonareva, Kim Clijsters and Sam Stosur have advanced to the semifinals of the WTA Championships.
Wozniacki came into the tournament needing two wins from the group stage to stave off a challenge from Zvonareva for her number one ranking, and the win over Schiavone accomplished that.
