Zverev ‘on top of the world’ after securing No 1 ranking
Long seen as tennis’ nearly-man, Alexander Zverev has enjoyed a stellar 2026, breaking his Grand Slam title drought by winning the French and US Opens.
Alexander Zverev, 29 years and 196 days old, secured his place as the inaugural ATP world No 1 following his victory over Tallon Griekspoor 6-4, 7-5 in Vienna. As the season's top-ranked player, Zverev will claim the crown in the ATP rankings update next week, following his two wins in Vienna. The German tennis star emphasized the significance of reaching this milestone, stating that the sense of being at the top of the world is truly special, even more so than winning a tournament or title.
Zverev's ascent to No 1 comes after a remarkable 2026, during which he broke his major duck by winning titles at the French and US Opens. This achievement solidifies Zverev's position as only the 30th player to claim the top spot since the rankings were introduced in 1973, with John Newcombe being the second-oldest first-time world No 1 at 29 years and 196 days old.
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