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Elina Svitolina Reaches No. 7 to Tie Serena Williams’ Post‑Motherhood Mark

Her early‑2026 surge sets up a strong run into the clay season starting in Stuttgart.

Overview

  • Svitolina rose to world No. 7, joining Serena Williams as the highest‑ranked mothers on tour since Kim Clijsters returned to No. 1 in 2011.
  • She has logged 25 straight weeks inside the WTA top 10 as a mother, matching Williams’ streak.
  • Her rise follows three titles since returning, including the ASB Classic to start 2026, plus a Dubai final and an Indian Wells semifinal at the WTA 1000 tier just below the Grand Slams.
  • Next on her schedule is the clay‑court Stuttgart Open on April 13–19, where Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff, and Elena Rybakina are also entered.
  • Her clay résumé—six WTA titles and a 106–51 record—suggests a real chance to hold or improve her ranking through the European swing.