Sunday, 18 May, 2008

Maria Sharapova will become the top player in women's tennis when the updated WTA Tour rankings are released on Monday.

World number one Justine Henin announced her retirement on Wednesday and, at her request, the WTA will remove her from the rankings this week.

Sharapova, who won the Australian Open in January, will assume the top spot for the fourth time in her career.

Nadal earns first Hamburg title
Jankovic seals Rome crown
Blake makes bad start against Czechs
Rain postpones matches in Austria
Murray takes comfort from defeat
Davis Cup tie at Wimbledon
Sharapova to replace Henin at the top
Bartoli joins Eastbourne field
Henin announces retirement