23  times  grand  slam  champion  Serena Williams is  back  in the  top  ten  in the WTA rankings for the first time since the birth of her daughter in September 2017.

In the latest rankings Williams is showing at number 10

Japan’s Naomi Osaka remains as the number one ranked player while   Simona Halep of Romania and Sloane Stephens each moved up a spot to nos. 2 and 3, respectively.

Williams is next scheduled to play in the BNP Paribas open in Indian wells, California in March – the same tournament that marked her return to the tour last year.

The 37-year-old Williams has not played since the Australian open last month, which she exited in the quarterfinals.

Williams first appeared in the top 10 on April 5, 1999………….. This is her 793rd career week in the top 10.