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Sinner, Alcaraz, and Djokovic Hold Top ATP Rankings as Grass Season Kicks Off
The grass court season has begun, and the ATP rankings remain dominated by familiar faces. Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and Novak Djokovic have retained their positions at the top, even as the Stuttgart (Germany) and 's-Hertogenbosch (Netherlands) tournaments unfolded without their participation.
Sinner Maintains Lead Despite Minor Point Drop
With a score of 9,480, Italy's Jannik Sinner continues to hold the No. 1 spot in the ATP rankings. Despite a slight drop of 45 points, Sinner's lead remains unchallenged. He is set to compete in Halle, Germany, as part of his preparation for Wimbledon.
Alcaraz and Djokovic Steady in Their Ranks
Following Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz holds the second position with 8,580 points, while Novak Djokovic remains third with 8,360 points. Neither player's score has changed, and they are both gearing up for the upcoming Grand Slam. Alcaraz will be participating in the Queen's Club Championships in the UK, whereas Djokovic, unfortunately, will miss Wimbledon due to a meniscus surgery on his right knee.
Rising Stars and Notable Movements
The tournaments in Stuttgart and 's-Hertogenbosch have seen some exciting shifts in rankings. Alex de Miñaur of Australia has climbed to the seventh position with 4,085 points after his victory in 's-Hertogenbosch. This ascent has pushed Casper Ruud of Norway and Hubert Hurkacz of Poland to the eighth and ninth spots, respectively.
Korda and Draper Make Significant Gains
Sebastian Korda's performance as a finalist in 's-Hertogenbosch has catapulted him three places to No. 23. Meanwhile, British player Jack Draper's triumph in Stuttgart has boosted him by nine positions, placing him at No. 31. Italian Matteo Berrettini also made a significant leap, moving up 30 places to sit at No. 65 after reaching the finals in Stuttgart.
Spanish Players' Standings
Among the Spanish contenders, Alejandro Davidovich ranks 33rd, followed by Pedro Martínez at 46th, Jaume Munar at 60th, Roberto Carballés at 62nd, and Roberto Bautista at 83rd. Despite not competing in any grass tournaments and opting out of Wimbledon, Rafa Nadal has moved up three places to 261st.
The grass season is off to an intriguing start, and as Wimbledon approaches, the tennis world eagerly awaits to see how these rankings will evolve.
Editor: Emiliia Morozova
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