ATP Rankings Shake-Up: Zverev and Alcaraz Miss No. 1 Opportunity, Djokovic Climbs Back into Top 5, Draper Achieves Career-Best Ranking

The latest ATP rankings have seen significant shifts, with Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz failing to capitalize on opportunities to reach the coveted World No. 1 spot. Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic has made a resurgence into the top 5, and Jack Draper has achieved a new career-high ranking, marking a significant milestone in his career.

Zverev and Alcaraz Stumble in Pursuit of No. 1

Despite opportunities to gain ground, Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz were unable to close the gap on the top spot in the ATP rankings.

• Alexander Zverev: Currently ranked at No. 2, Zverev had a chance to gain significant points but couldn’t capitalize. He has a total of 8135 points.
• Carlos Alcaraz: Alcaraz, the world No. 3 with 7510 points, also missed an opportunity to ascend to the top of the rankings.

Several factors could have contributed to their inability to gain ground, including tough competition, unexpected losses, or simply not performing at their peak during crucial tournaments. To reach the No. 1 spot, both players will need to perform consistently well in upcoming tournaments, including the ATP Masters 1000 events in Miami, Monte-Carlo, and Madrid, as well as the ATP 500 tournament in Barcelona (for Alcaraz) and Munich (for Zverev).

Djokovic Returns to Top 5

Novak Djokovic, a long-time dominant force in men’s tennis, has climbed back into the top 5 of the ATP rankings.

• Novak Djokovic: As of March 17, 2025, Djokovic is ranked No. 5, with 3900 points. This rise in the rankings signifies a return to form for the Serbian star, who has consistently proven his ability to compete at the highest level.

Djokovic’s return to the top 5 is a testament to his enduring skill and determination. Despite facing challenges from younger players, he continues to be a major contender in every tournament he enters.

Jack Draper Cracks Career-Best Ranking After Indian Wells Triumph

Jack Draper has achieved a significant milestone in his career, attaining a career-high ranking after a successful run at the Indian Wells Masters.

• Jack Draper: Draper’s impressive performance at Indian Wells has propelled him to No. 7 in the world, a jump of seven places from 14th.

Draper’s recent success can be attributed to several factors:

• Indian Wells Title: Draper won his first ATP Masters 1000 title in Indian Wells, defeating Holger Rune in the final 6-2, 6-2.
• Victory over Alcaraz: En route to the title, Draper defeated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-finals.
• Consistency and Hard Work: Draper has overcome injuries and physical issues to reach the top 10, demonstrating his dedication and perseverance.

Draper’s breakthrough into the top 10 makes him the fifth British player to achieve this milestone in the Open Era, joining Greg Rusedski, Tim Henman, Andy Murray, and Cam Norrie. He is now the highest-ranked British singles player since Murray in October 2017.

Draper’s Career Highlights

• 2021: First ATP Tour win against Jannik Sinner at The Queen’s Club.
• 2022: Four ATP Challenger titles in the first quarter of the season.
• 2022: First Grand Slam win at Wimbledon against Zizou Bergs.
• 2022: First top 5 win over Stefanos Tsitsipas at the Canada Masters.
• 2022: Qualification for the ATP Next Gen Finals.
• 2023: Davis Cup debut with a victory over Thanasi Kokkinakis.
• 2023: First ATP Tour level final in Sofia.
• 2024: First ATP title in Stuttgart after beating Matteo Berrettini.
• 2024: Becomes British No.1 for the first time.
• 2024: Olympics debut for Team GB in Paris.
• 2024: First Grand Slam semi-final at the US Open.
• 2024: First ATP 500 title in Vienna.
• 2025: ATP Masters 1000 title in Indian Wells.

Top 10 ATP Rankings (March 17, 2025)

Here’s a look at the top 10 in the ATP rankings:

1. Jannik Sinner (Italy) – 11330
2. Alexander Zverev (Germany) – 8135
3. Carlos Alcaraz (Spain) – 7510
4. Taylor Fritz (USA) – 4900
5. Novak Djokovic (Serbia) – 3900
6. Casper Ruud (Norway) – 4045
7. Jack Draper (Great Britain) – 3770
8. Daniil Medvedev (World) – 3930
9. Andrey Rublev (World) – 3480
10. Stefanos Tsitsipas (Greece) – No specific point value provided in search results.

The ATP rankings are updated every Monday, and points are dropped 52 weeks after being awarded. The rankings are based on a player’s performance in the best 20 tournaments over the past 52 weeks, including Grand Slams, ATP Masters 1000 events, ATP 500 series, ATP 250 series, ATP Challenger Tour, Futures Series, and United Cup tournaments.