He is now the 27th man to hold this top spot since 1973 when computerized rankings were first created.
Medvedev, a 26 year-old Russian national who won the U.S. Open last year and was the second-place finisher at this year’s Australian Open rose from No. 2.
Djokovic fell one place, despite having only played in one tournament in 2022. He has not been vaccinated for COVID-19. He was removed from Australia and he was not permitted to defend his title at Melbourne Park.
Medvedev is the only player, apart from Roger Federer and Djokovic to reach No. Since February 2004, when Andy Roddick was there, Medvedev has been No. 1.
Medvedev is also the new No. The No. 1 Russian man after Murray in November 2016 is Medvedev. He also follows Marat Safin and Yevgeny Kafelnikov as the leader of the rankings.
It’s an honor to be able to assume this position. It’s something that everyone can comprehend. Medvedev tweeted Monday referring to Russia’s invasion in Ukraine. “Thank you to my wife and team, sponsors, friends & all those who have helped me along the way. It has been a long road and I look forward for the many years ahead.
Djokovic’s last stay at the top of the rankings was Feb. 3, 2020. His 361 week total there is the most by any man since 1973, when the computerized rankings were created.
In a tweet last week, he called Medvedev “very worthy”
“It’s great tennis, I think, having somebody new at the world No. After beating Djokovic in the quarterfinals at the Dubai Championships, Jiri Vesely stated that he was confident there would be a shift this week. “Tennis requires, of course. A new No. 1s. The next generation is on the horizon. It’s great.
Medvedev, who stands 6 feet (6 inches) and is 1.98 meters tall, plays a unique style of tennis. He uses his long limbs as a way to get potential winners off his opponents’ rackets, while also showing a willingness to change his tactics throughout a match.
He has been in four finals of major tournaments, losing to Nadal at 2019 U.S Open and 2022 Australian Open. Djokovic lost to Djokovic in the 2021 Australian Open. Djokovic defeated Djokovic in the 2021 U.S Open to end Serb’s quest for the first calendar year Grand Slam by a male in 52 years.
Medvedev has won 13 career-level titles, including four Masters 1000 events as well as the season-ending ATP Finals 2020.
Alexander Zverev was still at No. After being kicked out the Mexico Open due to a violent outburst directed towards a chair umpire. Nadal moved up one spot to No. 4 by winning the title at the Mexico Open and beating Medvedev on the way to improving to 15-0 for the season.
There was also movement in the Top 10 WTA rankings with Barbora Krejcikova, 2021 French Open champion, rising one spot to a career high No. 2 places behind No. 1 Ash Barty.
Aryna Sabalenka moved up to No. 3. The new No. 4 Iga Swiatek (2020 French Open champion), who moved up four spots to match her career-best.
Anett Kontaveit rose to No. 7 to her personal record of No. 5.
