Djokovic Eyes Milestone, Mensik Soars, Sinner’s Lead Solidifies: Miami Open ATP Ranking Roundup

The Miami Open is generating significant movement in the ATP rankings, with Novak Djokovic approaching a historic milestone, Jakub Mensik enjoying a meteoric rise, and Jannik Sinner further cementing his position at the top. Here’s a breakdown of the winners and losers in the latest ATP rankings following the Miami Open.

Djokovic Nears 100 Titles, Climbs in Rankings

Novak Djokovic’s dominant run to the Miami Open final has propelled him closer to his 100th career title and resulted in a rankings boost.

• Miami Open Finalist: Djokovic defeated Grigor Dimitrov in the semi-finals to reach the Miami Open final. He is now one win away from his 100th title.
• Ranking Improvement: Djokovic’s performance in Miami has improved his ranking. As of March 29, 2025, Djokovic is ranked No. 5.
• Oldest Masters Finalist: At 37, Djokovic is the oldest man to reach an ATP Masters 1000 final.

Jakub Mensik’s Stunning Miami Open Run Catapults Him Up the Rankings

Czech teenager Jakub Mensik has been the story of the Miami Open, with his impressive run to the final resulting in a significant rankings jump.

• Miami Open Finalist: Mensik defeated Taylor Fritz in the semi-finals to reach his first Masters 1000 final.
• Ranking Surge: Mensik’s performance has propelled him up the rankings. He has surged 24 places to a career-high No. 30 in the PIF ATP Live Rankings. A title win would elevate him to No. 23.
• Top 30 Debut: Mensik is set to break into the top 30 in the official ATP rankings on March 31, 2025.
• Third-Lowest Ranked Finalist: Mensik is the third-lowest-ranked finalist in Miami Open history.
• Key Wins: En route to the final, Mensik defeated Jack Draper and Taylor Fritz.

Sinner’s Reign at Number 1 Strengthened by Rivals’ Stumbles

While Jannik Sinner is serving a WADA suspension, his position as world No. 1 has been strengthened by the performance of his rivals.

• Increased Lead: Sinner’s lead in the ATP rankings has increased due to Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz failing to make significant ground at Indian Wells and Miami Open.
• Points Tally: Sinner sits at 11,330 points, ahead of Alexander Zverev at 7,945 and Carlos Alcaraz at 6,910.
• Miami Open Impact: Alcaraz’s early loss at the Miami Open will impact his ranking, although less so than his Indian Wells defeat.
• Suspension: Sinner is serving a WADA suspension between February 9 and May 4, 2025, making him ineligible for ATP events during this period.

Other Notable Ranking Movements

Several other players have experienced notable ranking movements following the Miami Open and preceding tournaments:

• Taylor Fritz: Despite losing to Mensik in the Miami Open semi-final, Fritz retains his No. 4 PIF ATP Ranking.
• Jack Draper: After winning Indian Wells, Draper leaped into the top 10, reaching a career-high ranking of No. 7 as of March 17, 2025, but dropping to No. 8 after losing in Miami.
• Arthur Fils: Reached a new career high of No. 18 after making the Indian Wells quarter-finals (as of March 17, 2025).
• Tommy Paul: Made his Top 10 debut after the Australian Open 2025, reaching No. 9.
• Novak Djokovic: Djokovic improved his ranking by one spot after his performance at the Australian Open 2025, landing in sixth place.