Tennis

Djokovic back at the top of the rankings

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3 years ago

January 30, 2023

Nancy

Djokovic back at the top of the rankings

PHOTO FIONA HAMILTON, FRANCE-PRESSE AGENCY

Novak Djokovic

(Melbourne) Novak Djokovic’s conquest of the Australian Open allowed him to find himself in a familiar position on Monday: No. 1 in the ATP world rankings.

His four-place climb allowed him to overtake Carlos Alcaraz at No. 1 in the world, and it’s the biggest leap to the top since men’s rankings were computerized 50 years ago.

On the ladies’ side, Aryna Sabalenka’s victory at Melbourne Park saw her move from fifth to second in the world rankings, behind the holder of three career Grand Slam titles, Iga Swiatek.

Ons Jabeur, a double finalist in major tournaments in 2022, lost a place to settle in third place. The Tunisian is followed in the order of Jessica Pegula, Caroline Garcia and Coco Gauff.

The player who lost in the final on Saturday in Australia, Elena Rybakina, was propelled from 25^e rank at 10^e — she thus reached the world top 10 for the first time in her career.

Djokovic is therefore at the top of the men’s world ranking for a 347^e week in career, further fleshing out his own record. He landed his 10^e Australian Open title and joined Spaniard Rafael Nadal with 22 career Grand Slam titles.

Alcaraz is now the second racket in the world. He became the youngest player to reach the No. 1 ranking in the world after winning the US Open last September at the age of 19. Alcaraz missed the Australian Open with a leg injury.

Nadal, who suffered a left hip flexor injury in his second-round loss to American Mackenzie McDonald, fell from second to sixth in the world rankings.

For his part, the Quebecer Félix Auger-Aliassime remained installed at the seventh level in the world after his defeat in the fourth round at Melbourne Park. His compatriot Denis Shapovalov is the only other player in the world’s top 100 – however, he fell five places to 27^e square. Vancouver’s Vasek Pospisil is now 113^e in the world.

Among the women, Quebecer Leylah Annie Fernandez gained two places to find herself in 38^e square. Ontario’s Bianca Andreescu also moved up a modest one spot to 42^e position. British Columbia’s Rebecca Marino is the only other representative of the maple leaf to break into the world top 100, as she peaks at 70^e rung.

ATP ranking published on Monday

1. Novak Djokovic (SRB) 7070 points (+4)

2. Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) 6730 (-1)

3. Stefanos Tsitsipas (GRE) 6195 (+1)

4. Casper Ruud (NOR) 5765 (-1)

5. Andrey Rublev (RUS) 4200 (+1)

6. Rafael Nadal (ESP) 3815 (-4)

7. Felix Auger-Aliassime (CAN) 3715

8. Taylor Fritz (USA) 3410 (+1)

9. Holger Rune (DEN) 3046 (+1)

10. Hubert Hurkacz (POL) 2995 (+1)

WTA ranking published on Monday

1. Iga Swiatek (POL) 10,485 points

2. Aryna Sabalenka (BLR) 6100 (+3)

3. Ons Jabeur (TUN) 5210 (-1)

4. Jessica Pegula (USA) 5000 (-1)

5. Caroline Garcia (FRA) 4645 (-1)

6. Cori Gauff (USA) 3992 (+1)

7. Maria Sakkari (GRE) 3811 (-1)

8. Daria Kasatkina (RUS) 3380

9. Belinda Bencic (SUI) 2905 (+1)

10. Elena Rybakina (KAZ) 2815 (+15)

Source: lapresse

Nancy

I am a sports journalist who has worked in print and online. I have authored articles for a sports website and have covered sports news for over 6 years.

Tennis

Khachanov moved up one place in the ATP rankings

Published

53 minutes ago

December 29, 2025

Gary

Khachanov moved up one place in the ATP rankings

Karen Khachanov / Photo: © VCG / Contributor / Visual China Group / Gettyimages.ru

Russian Karen Khachanov moved from 18th to 17th place in the ranking of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), a new version of which was published on the organization’s website.

The best among Russians remains Daniil Medvedev, located in 13th place, Andrei Rublev is 16th. There have been no changes in the top ten rankings: Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz is in the lead, Italian Jannik Sinner is second, and German representative Alexander Zverev is in third.

ATP Ranking, version dated December 29:

1 (1). Carlos Alcaraz (Spain) – 12,050 points

2 (2). Jannik Sinner (Italy) – 11,500

3 (3). Alexander Zverev (Germany) – 5,110

4 (4). Novak Djokovic (Serbia) – 4,820

5 (5). Felix Auger-Alassime (Canada) – 4,190

6 (6). Taylor Fritz (USA) – 4,085

7 (7). Alex de Minaur (Australia) – 4,080

8 (8). Lorenzo Musetti (Italy) – 3,990

9 (9). Ben Shelton (USA) – 3,960

10 (10). Jack Draper (Great Britain) – 2,990…

13 (13). Daniil Medvedev – 2,710…

16 (16). Andrey Rublev – 2,510…

17 (18). Karen Khachanov (all – Russia) – 2,320.

Source: Sportbox

Gary

I am a sports journalist who has written for a number of Sportish. I have a background in journalism and have been writing since I was young. My main focus is sports news, but I also write about general news. I am currently working as an author at Sportish.

Tennis

PHOTOGRAPH. Svitolina showed her life: educational and personal

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8 hours ago

December 28, 2025

Nancy

PHOTOGRAPH. Svitolina showed her life: educational and personal

Elina Svitolina New photos showing how the preparations are going and a few shots of daily life were published on social networks.

In the photos, the tennis player works out under the guidance of a trainer in the gym, does strength exercises and maintains excellent physical shape.

Brighter photos from the life of athletes on the Telegram channel LIFESTYLE on Sport.ua

The athlete also shared Christmas photos from her home – a festive dinner and family atmosphere. Separately, Elina showed a rapid test, noting a slight malaise that did not affect the training process.

The publication received an active response from fans who wished Svitolina health and all the best.

Check out this post on Instagram

Additions, expansions by Svito (@elisvitolina)

Source: Sport UA

Nancy

I am a sports journalist who has worked in print and online. I have authored articles for a sports website and have covered sports news for over 6 years.

Tennis

Kyrgios wins ‘Battle of the Sexes’ against Sabalenka

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13 hours ago

December 28, 2025

Nancy

Kyrgios wins ‘Battle of the Sexes’ against Sabalenka

(Paris) Nick Kyrgios won the exhibition match presented as a new episode of the “Battle of the Sexes” against Aryna Sabalenka on Sunday in Dubai.

The rules had been modified to balance the debates, the Australian playing on a field 9% larger than the Belarusian, which immediately made any interpretation of the result difficult. Furthermore, the two opponents only had one serving ball.

Kyrgios, former Wimbledon finalist (2022) fell beyond 650^e world number one, who is preparing to make yet another return to the circuit at the age of 30, won 6-3, 6-3, against the world No.1 without running much or hitting the ball very hard, without us knowing if it was because the field opposite was smaller or for other reasons.

The title of the event referred to another “Battle of the Sexes”, which in 1973 pitted former American champion Bobby Riggs, then aged 55, against the two best players of the time, Margaret Court Smith and then Billie Jean King.

At that time, it was about women asserting their worth while their professional circuit was being organized and King’s victory over Riggs, who had initially dominated Court Smith, had a certain impact.

Nothing like this this time, because women’s tennis is firmly established, as shown, among other things, by the equality of winnings in major tournaments.

This return still attracted 17,000 spectators to Dubai, including celebrities like Brazilian footballer Ronaldo, who did not attend a major tennis match.

The Australian seemed to control the situation and allowed himself some fantasies like a spoon serve (winning), a weapon he had already used in serious matches.

Source: lapresse

Nancy

I am a sports journalist who has worked in print and online. I have authored articles for a sports website and have covered sports news for over 6 years.