Graf's consistent play throughout 1987, however, allowed her to obtain the World No. 1 ranking before the end of the year.
Connors held the World No. 1 ranking for a total of 268 weeks during his career.
White reached the World No. 1 ranking in March 2004.
She reached the World No. 2 ranking in 2007.
She reached the World No. 1 ranking in June 2003.
Beachill reached the World No. 1 ranking in October 2004.
This defeat caused her to lose the World No. 1 ranking, which she had held for 45 non-consecutive weeks.
He reached the World No. 1 ranking in January 2004.
He reached the World No. 3 ranking in 1987.
Serena claimed the World No. 1 ranking for the first time after winning this tournament.
