The 25-year-old from Malaysia, who commands billboard space in Kuala Lumpur such is her superstar status, has become the third player behind New Zealander Susan Devoy (58 months) and Australian Michelle Martin (44 months) to achieve the unbroken run.
The Champ
David claimed her third World Open title last October and won her latest WISPA world tour title at the Seoul Open last month in South Korea. The victory marked the 37th title of her career.
Over the last four years David has made walking off last on court her own, with a winning ratio of nearly 80 per cent. Last year she also cleaned up on the WISPA tour, winning all 10 tournaments.
Elsewhere in the rankings, American Natalie Grainger retains second place while Dutch No 1 Natalie Grinham rises to third, overtaking her older sister Rachael Grinham, who represents Australia.
England’s Jenny Duncalf was rewarded for her recent good form by overtaking compatriot Alison Waters to reclaim fifth place in the new list. The 26-year-old from Harrogate reached the biggest final of her career at the Seoul Open last month.
Meanwhile, England’s Sarah Kippax has risen to a career-high world No 23 after celebrating an unexpected semi-final berth in last month’s Alexandria Sporting Club Open in Egypt.
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