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Second successive year as World No. 1

After overtaking Martina Hingis in the rankings, Mirza held on to that lead to end another year as World No. 1

The points amassed during the Asia leg coupled with Hingis’ early exit at the WTA Finals, sealed the title for a second year after being tailed by Hingis for most of the latter season since they split. For all of Mirza’s success with Strycova, Hingis was also consistent with her partner, Coco Vandeweghe, even facing Mirza and Strycova in a final.

With only a 5 point deficit between No. 1 Mirza and No. 2 Hingis going into the WTA Finals Singapore, the two were paired together for that event, having qualified together. But an early loss for the pair – despite having put up a fight – meant that Hingis would not be able to catch up to Sania Mirza, giving the Indian the World No. 1 title a second year in a row – and this time, alone.