Alcaraz confirmed as new world No.1

Carlos Alcaraz’s US Open triumph has seen him jump three places to become the new world No.1 in the latest Pepperstone ATP rankings.

His opponent in Sunday’s final, Casper Ruud, has also climbed the rankings, moving up five spots to become the new No.2.

Rafa Nadal stays constant at No.3 with Daniil Medvedev dropping three spots to No. 4, with German Alexander Zverev at No.6.

Other big gains in the top 20 include US Open semifinalists Karen Khachanov and Frances Tiafoe – the former up 13 places to No. 18 and American Tiafoe up seven spots to No.19.

Aussie Nick Kyrgios rounds out the top 20, climbing five places after his deep run at Flushing Meadows.

https://www.atptour.com/en/rankings/singles/live

Peter Rowe

Recent Posts

Another aborted SF as Medvedev quits injured

The Madrid Masters was hit by another high-profile requirement on Thursday, with injured Daniil Medvedev…

17 hours ago

Swiatek returns to Madrid final

Iga Swiatek overwhelmed Madison Keys with the loss of just four games on Thursday to…

18 hours ago

Marathon Masters events draw fire from Rybakina

Former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina is leading a charge against the expanded 12-day format of…

24 hours ago

Resilient Rybakina escapes into Madrid semis

Elena Rybakina dodged a bullet on Wednesday, saving two match points to stay in the…

2 days ago

Sinner pulls from Madrid injured

The Madrid Masters lost a third major drawcard in 24 hours on Wednesday, with world…

2 days ago

Rublev rallies to send Alcaraz to defeat

Andrey Rublev called a halt to the winning run of Carlos Alcaraz at the Madrid…

2 days ago