WTA: American Gauff makes history to break Top 50 at 15

Coco Gauff of the United States during her Women's Singles fourth round match against Sofia Kenin (not pictured) of the United States during the 2020 Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, January 26, 2020. /VCG

American teenage sensation Coco Gauff has made her top 50 debut in the updated WTA rankings released on Monday, becoming the first 15-year-old in 15 years to achieve the level.

Gauff, ranking No. 49, made her dramatic rise by reaching the fourth round on her Australian Open debut before losing to eventual champion Sofia Kenin.

She emulates Bulgarian Sesil Karatantcheva, who made the top 50 at the same age in August 2005.

Florida-based Gauff has enjoyed a sensational run on the professional circuit since last July when she reached the fourth round of Wimbledon in her first major championship appearance.

Coco Gauff of the United States plays a forehand during her Women's Singles fourth round match against Sofia Kenin (not pictured) of the United States during the 2020 Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, January 26, 2020. /VCG

She also advanced to the U.S. Open third round before lifting her first WTA title in Linz, Austria at the end of the 2019 season.

Elsewhere, the Top 10 adjust slightly, with Australia's Ashleigh Barty on top, Dubai champion Simona Halep staying at World No. 2, Bianca Andreescu moving up to a new career high of No. 4, followed by Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin at No. 5, and St. Petersburg champion Kiki Bertens at No. 6.

Source(s): Reuters