The world podium remains unchanged, with Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz second to the Serbian, but the three dropped points this week, unlike Zverev. The 27-year-old German beat the astonishing Chilean Nicolas Jarry in the final in Rome on Sunday, who jumped eight places in the rankings and entered the top-20, in 16th position.
Zverev had reached world number two in June when he seriously injured his right ankle in the Roland-Garros semi-final against Rafael Nadal. His victory on Sunday confirms that he is back at a high level and that he will be one of the favorites for the next Paris tournament (May 26-June 9). At the top of the hierarchy, Djokovic remains in place thanks to the lead he had accumulated, but his defeat in the second round in Rome and his series of five tournaments without a trophy or final in 2024 place him very far from his usual performances.
In the French clan, Alexandre Müller cannonballs into the top 100, gaining 19 places at once to settle in 90th place. The last Frenchman competing at the Foro Italico, he only fell in the round of 16 against future finalist Jarry. Arthur Fils (30th) gains 4 places, just like Corentin Moutet (79th). The first Frenchman is still Ugo Humbert, who fell this week from 15th to 17th position.