Wozniacki Wins Dubai Championships and Takes Over WTA Top Spot
February 21, 2011 | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Caroline Wozniacki defeated Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia on Sunday, 6-1, 6-3, in the Dubai Championship finals. With her win, Wozniacki will reclaim the top spot in the WTA rankings from current number one, Kim Clijsters, as Kuznetsova will move up to number 11 in the rankings. Wozniacki didn’t drop a set during the week at the Dubai Championship on her way to winning her 13th career title.
“I felt really good out there today,” Wozniacki said. “I felt like I was hitting the ball well, clean, and I could really stay aggressive today. I knew I had to because if Svetlana is allowed to stay and dictate, she’s just too strong.”
Wozniacki, who lost in last month’s Australian Open semifinals to eventual finalist Li Na from China, will stay atop the WTA rankings through at least March 20.
