I'm number one, like it or not, says irritated Safina

LOS ANGELES: An annoyed Dinara Safina has had enough of people questioning whether she can justify being the world No 1, despite not having won a grand slam title.

The Russian bristled at the Los Angeles Championships on Monday when asked about world No 2 Serena Williams' comments she was the people's No 1 as she holds the US, Australian Open and Wimbledon titles.

"I didn't do the ranking system," said Safina. "If she has questions, she can give these questions to the WTA who is doing the ranking system.