Jelena Jankovic of Serbia was confirmed as regaining the world No.1 ranking on Monday following her win in the WTA tournament at Stuttgart. She takes over from Serena Williams in the sixth changeover at the top since Justine Henin retired in May. Jankovic held the top ranking for just one week in August before being overtaken by compatriot Ana Ivanovic.
WTA rankings:
1. Jelena Jankovic (SRB) 4230 (+1)
2. Serena Williams (USA) 4017 (-1)
3. Dinara Safina (RUS) 3782
4. Elena Dementieva (RUS) 3470
5. Ana Ivanovic (SRB) 3288
6. Maria Sharapova (RUS) 3041
7. Svetlana Kuznetzova (RUS) 2920
8. Venus Williams (USA) 2311
9. Vera Zvonavera (RUS) 2182
10. Agnieszka Radwanska (POL) 2146