Carlos Alcaraz has reclaimed the No. 2 spot in the ATP Rankings following his dazzling performance at the Monte Carlo Masters.
The Spaniard, a four-time Grand Slam winner, defeated Lorenzo Musetti in the final, winning 3-6, 6-1, 6-0, and securing his sixth ATP Masters 1000 title. His victory marked a significant milestone, elevating him further in his already illustrious career.
Meanwhile, the rankings witnessed notable shifts, with Alexander Zverev dropping from second to third and Alex de Minaur climbing to seventh following his semifinal appearance. Andrey Rublev and Daniil Medvedev also made strides in the Top 10. Stefanos Tsitsipas experienced a sharp drop, slipping to 16th after his quarterfinal defeat to Musetti.
Among the rising stars, Musetti, at just 23 years old, achieved a career-high ranking of 11, courtesy of his first-ever appearance in a Masters final. Other players, including Arthur Fils and Quentin Halys, reached new personal bests.
On the Indian front, doubles players Yuki Bhambri and Rohan Bopanna improved their rankings, while Sumit Nagal’s singles ranking dropped significantly. Mukund Sasikumar and Aryan Shah showed upward movement in the rankings, adding to India’s hopeful prospects in the tennis arena.
The ATP Rankings continue to showcase the dynamic nature of the sport, with veteran players and newcomers alike making headlines.