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Lucie Safarova reaches No. 1 in doubles for first time

Safarova supplants Bethanie Mattek-Sands, her partner, who is out

ByKamakshi Tandon

Published Aug 21, 2017

Lucie Safarova is the newest WTA doubles No. 1, reaching the top spot following a semifinal appearance in Cincinnati with Barbora Strycova.

Safarova described herself as "happy and proud," having gotten to the top of the doubles rankings for the first time.

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The Czech won the French Open and Australian Open, both with regular partner Bethanie Mattek-Sands, who is sidelined with injury and was the previous No. 1 in the rankings.

Safarova is also a former French Open singles finalist.

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Lucie Safarova reaches No. 1 in doubles for first time

Lucie Safarova reaches No. 1 in doubles for first time

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