WTA Legends February 22, 2022

Photos: The terrific World No.2's

Take a look at the 13 incredible players who have achieved career-high rankings of World No.2 since the introduction of the official computer rankings on November 3, 1975.

Virginia Wade was the inaugural World No.2 in the first official computer rankings on November 3, 1975. Wade won a whopping 55 WTA singles titles, including on home soil at 1977 Wimbledon under the watchful eye of Queen Elizabeth II (pictured). — 01 /13

Virginia Wade was the inaugural World No.2 in the first official computer rankings on November 3, 1975. Wade won a whopping 55 WTA singles titles, including on home soil at 1977 Wimbledon under the watchful eye of Queen Elizabeth II (pictured).

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Billie Jean King's highest ranking after the introduction of the computer rankings in 1975 was World No.2, which she reached on December 11, 1977. Trailblazing King had already garnered all 12 of her Grand Slam singles titles by that date. — 02 /13

Billie Jean King's highest ranking after the introduction of the computer rankings in 1975 was World No.2, which she reached on December 11, 1977. Trailblazing King had already garnered all 12 of her Grand Slam singles titles by that date.

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Andrea Jaeger reached World No.2 for the first time on August 17, 1981. The American started her career as a record-breaking teenage phenom and went on to win 10 WTA singles titles and make two Grand Slam finals. — 03 /13

Andrea Jaeger reached World No.2 for the first time on August 17, 1981. The American started her career as a record-breaking teenage phenom and went on to win 10 WTA singles titles and make two Grand Slam finals.

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Conchita Martínez ascended to World No.2 for the first time on October 30, 1995. The Spanish star won 33 WTA singles titles overall and carved her way to a Wimbledon title in 1994. — 04 /13

Conchita Martínez ascended to World No.2 for the first time on October 30, 1995. The Spanish star won 33 WTA singles titles overall and carved her way to a Wimbledon title in 1994.

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The late Jana Novotna hit World No.2 for the first time on July 7, 1997. The Czech earned 24 WTA singles titles and is well-remembered for her serve-and-volley prowess and her emotional victory at 1998 Wimbledon. — 05 /13

The late Jana Novotna hit World No.2 for the first time on July 7, 1997. The Czech earned 24 WTA singles titles and is well-remembered for her serve-and-volley prowess and her emotional victory at 1998 Wimbledon.

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Anastasia Myskina rose to World No.2 for the first time on September 13, 2004. Myskina won 10 WTA singles titles, including 2004 Roland Garros, where she became the first Russian woman to win a Grand Slam singles title. — 06 /13

Anastasia Myskina rose to World No.2 for the first time on September 13, 2004. Myskina won 10 WTA singles titles, including 2004 Roland Garros, where she became the first Russian woman to win a Grand Slam singles title.

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Svetlana Kuznetsova reached World No.2 for the first time on September 10, 2007. The Russian is a two-time Grand Slam singles champion and has won 18 WTA singles titles overall. — 07 /13

Svetlana Kuznetsova reached World No.2 for the first time on September 10, 2007. The Russian is a two-time Grand Slam singles champion and has won 18 WTA singles titles overall.

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Vera Zvonareva made it to World No.2 for the first time on October 25, 2010. The Russian has won 12 WTA singles titles and reached two Grand Slam finals in 2010. — 08 /13

Vera Zvonareva made it to World No.2 for the first time on October 25, 2010. The Russian has won 12 WTA singles titles and reached two Grand Slam finals in 2010.

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Petra Kvitova rose to World No.2 for the first time on October 31, 2011. The powerful Czech left-hander has collected 28 WTA singles titles to date, including two Wimbledon crowns. — 09 /13

Petra Kvitova rose to World No.2 for the first time on October 31, 2011. The powerful Czech left-hander has collected 28 WTA singles titles to date, including two Wimbledon crowns.

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Agnieszka Radwanska ascended to World No.2 for the first time on July 9, 2012 after making the Wimbledon final. The Polish player won 20 WTA singles titles and was a frequent fan favourite for her clever shotmaking. — 10 /13

Agnieszka Radwanska ascended to World No.2 for the first time on July 9, 2012 after making the Wimbledon final. The Polish player won 20 WTA singles titles and was a frequent fan favourite for her clever shotmaking.

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Li Na reached World No.2 for the first time on February 17, 2014. Chinese megastar Li won 9 WTA singles titles, including 2 Grand Slams, becoming the first major champion from Asia. — 11 /13

Li Na reached World No.2 for the first time on February 17, 2014. Chinese megastar Li won 9 WTA singles titles, including 2 Grand Slams, becoming the first major champion from Asia.

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Aryna Sabalenka reached World No.2 for the first time on August 23, 2021. The Belarusian has already amassed 10 WTA singles titles in her career. — 12 /13

Aryna Sabalenka reached World No.2 for the first time on August 23, 2021. The Belarusian has already amassed 10 WTA singles titles in her career.

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Barbora Krejcikova made her first appearance at World No.2 on February 28, 2022. The Czech has collected 3 WTA singles titles so far, including a maiden Grand Slam title at 2021 Roland Garros. — 13 /13

Barbora Krejcikova made her first appearance at World No.2 on February 28, 2022. The Czech has collected 3 WTA singles titles so far, including a maiden Grand Slam title at 2021 Roland Garros.

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