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Novak Djokovic loses No 1 spot to Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek increases lead in ATP rankings

  • Sinner is the first player from Italy to reach No 1 since the computerised rankings began in 1973

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Jannik Sinner has replaced Novak Djokovic as world No 1, in part thanks to his win at the Australian Open. Photo: AP

Jannik Sinner has made his debut at No 1 in the ATP rankings this week, moving up one spot to replace the injured Novak Djokovic there.

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The 22-year-old is the first player from Italy to reach No 1 since the computerised rankings began in 1973. He will be the top-seeded man at Wimbledon, where play begins July 1.

Sinner is 33-3 this season with three titles, including earning his first grand slam trophy at the Australian Open in January, part of a 19-0 run to begin 2024.

Two of those three losses were against Carlos Alcaraz. One came last Friday in five sets in the semi-finals of the French Open, which Alcaraz went on to win by beating Alexander Zverev in the final on Sunday.

Alcaraz’s third major title allowed him to rise one place in the rankings to No 2, with Djokovic at No 3 and Zverev remaining at No 4.

Iga Swiatek’s victory at the French Open increased her lead atop the women’s ATP rankings. Photo: Kyodo
Iga Swiatek’s victory at the French Open increased her lead atop the women’s ATP rankings. Photo: Kyodo

Djokovic was the defending champion in Paris and needed to get back to the final to stay at No 1 because of his lack of play this year, as well as his failure to reach the title match at any tournament so far.

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