Originally Posted by dduk:
“Would Kerber be World No.1 before her match, or only if she reaches the final?”
Kerber has been unofficially no.1 the whole tournament, as soon as last years points dropped off, hence why Serena had to make the SFs at least even if Kerber got knocked out early, just to make up the points difference. If Serena loses tonight, Kerber is no.1 regardless of the result of her match. 7510 v 7050.
Serena can stay no.1 if - She makes the Final and Kerber loses her SF or if she beats Kerber in the Final.