Medvedev is number 1 for the first time, Sinner falls back

Before Daniil Medvedev officially announced on Monday that he was now leading the men's world rankings, the Russian called for peace in the world and between countries on behalf of all children and their dreams. Medvedev did not mention the Russian invasion of Ukraine in his message on social media.

The 26-year-old native of Moscow ascended to the throne during a difficult time, which was occupied for more than a decade and a half by the Serb Novak Djokovic, who replaced him, the Spaniard Rafael Nadal and the Swiss Roger Federer. In view of the Russian attack on Ukraine, decisions and efforts are increasing to no longer compete against Russian teams and to exclude athletes from events. An era ends So far there have been no calls in professional tennis to ban Russian professionals such as Medvedev or world number six Andrey Rublev. “We play in so many different countries, I was in so many different countries as a junior and as a professional. It’s not easy to hear all this news,” Medvedev said last week at the tournament in Acapulco. “Waking up here in Mexico and seeing the news from home wasn’t easy.”

Novak Djokovic was at the top for a total of 361 weeks. © ANSA / ALI HAIDER

Novak Djokovic, who was number one for an incredible 361 weeks, was not allowed to defend his title at the Australian Open because of his lack of a corona vaccination and lost a lot of points. The 20-year-old, who like Federer has won 34 Grand Slam tournaments, is now number two. Medvedev becomes the first player at the top since February 2004 who is not named Djokovic, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal or Andy Murray. The four players were nicknamed the “Fabolous Four” because of their long-standing dominance.

“Of course I’m happy that I became number one. This has been my goal since I was young and especially recently,” Medvedev said. The sympathies of many fans belonged to Nadal in the magnificent five-set final in Melbourne, because Medvedev has already quarreled with the audience here and there in the past. However, his unorthodox-looking game with the long forehand and the strong serve gives Medvedev every chance to maintain his position. But it may be at least as difficult to act as a good ambassador in these times. Sinner loses top 10 place to Hurkacz Jannik Sinner has slipped to 11th place in the world rankings. He had to give up his top ten place to his colleague Hubert Hurkacz. The Pole defeated the South Tyrolean in the quarterfinals at the ATP 500 tournament in Dubai last week. Hurkacz is now just one point ahead of Sinner. The Sexton player will be playing against Slovakia at the Davis Cup in Bratislava this week from Friday. With a win, the Azzurri want to qualify for the second round with 2 teams in September. The new world rankings Pos Name Country Points 1. Daniil Medvedev RUS 8.615 2. Novak Djokovic SRB 8.465 3. Alexander Zverev GER 7.515 4. Rafael Nadal ESP 6.515 5. Stefanos Tsitsipas GRE 6.445 6. Andrey rublev RUS 5.000 7. Matteo Berrettini ITA 4.928 8. Casper Ruud NOR 3.915 9. Felix Auger-Alliassime CAN 3.833 10. Hubert Hurkacz POL 3.496 11. Jannik Sinner ITA/Sexten 3.495 123. Andreas Seppi ITA/Kaltern 546

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Medvedev is number 1 for the first time, Sinner falls back

The new number one in world tennis began his reign with a message of peace.

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