Sharapova to take over number one tennis ranking (TurkishPress.com)

Published on: Thu, 15 May 2008 15:15:43 GMT

Russian Maria Sharapova will be the new women's world number one when the WTA rankings are released on Monday, the WTA said in a statement Thursday. Justine Henin's decision to retire from professional tennis with immediate effect means that she will be removed from the rankings as of next week. More »