The full new ATP top 10 rankings after the US Open as Novak Djokovic drops out
Alexander Zverev winning the US Open title has instigated a massive shake-up on the ATP Tour, which will have huge effects in the year to...
The ATP rankings have undergone a significant shift following Alexander Zverev's victory at the US Open. This unexpected development has major implications for the remainder of the 2026 season. Zverev, who has yet to claim a Grand Slam title, has now secured two, surpassing Juan Martin del Potro and Dominic Thiem, and tying tennis legends such as Lleyton Hewitt and Pat Rafter.
It remains to be seen whether this success will bolster Zverev's confidence and competitiveness against rising stars Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner when they return in 2027. Despite Zverev's claim of being the best player in the world, the current ATP rankings do not reflect this perception. The new rankings showcase Zverev in second place, trailing leader Jannik Sinner by 1,810 points.
Alcaraz, who lost in the quarter-finals at his first tournament in nearly five months, holds the third position, while Ben Shelton has climbed up to fourth by clinching his inaugural Grand Slam final. Felix Auger-Aliassime has dropped a spot, while Daniil Medvedev has moved up two places to sixth. Flavio Cobolli occupies the seventh position.
Notably, Frances Tiafoe has returned to the top ten, ranking eighth, having lost to Shelton in the semi-finals but delivering an impressive campaign. Alex de Minaur and Taylor Fritz complete the final two spots, while Novak Djokovic, who suffered an early exit, has been removed from the top ten for the first time in over eight years, now ranking 12th.
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