The latest ATP rankings as of April 7, 2025, reveal some significant shifts among the world’s top male tennis players. While Jannik Sinner remains the dominant force at World No. 1, notable movements include Jenson Brooksby’s impressive leap and Jack Draper achieving a new career-high ranking. Let’s dive into the details.
Sinner’s Reign Continues at World No. 1
Jannik Sinner of Italy continues to hold the World No. 1 ranking, marking his 44th week in the top spot. Despite a suspension that prevents him from competing, Sinner maintains a significant lead with 10,330 points. His closest rivals, Alexander Zverev of Germany (7,645 points) and Carlos Alcaraz of Spain (6,720 points), will have opportunities to close the gap in upcoming tournaments.
Sinner’s rise to the top has been marked by impressive achievements, including three Grand Slam titles (2024 and 2025 Australian Open, 2024 US Open), the 2024 ATP Finals title, and four Masters 1000 titles. He also led Italy to victory in the 2023 and 2024 Davis Cup competitions.
Sinner’s Suspension
It’s worth noting that Sinner is currently serving a WADA suspension between February 9 and May 4, 2025. This suspension makes him ineligible to compete in ATP events during this period. He is expected to return to competition on home soil at the Italian Open in Rome.
Brooksby’s Monumental Jump
One of the most remarkable stories in the latest ATP rankings is the resurgence of Jenson Brooksby. The American player has made a stunning leap of 335 spots, climbing from No. 507 to No. 172. This meteoric rise is attributed to his recent title win at the U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championships in Houston.
Houston Triumph
Brooksby’s victory in Houston was particularly impressive, as he entered the tournament as a qualifying wild card. He saved match points in three matches en route to the final, defeating top seeds Alejandro Tabilo, Tommy Paul, and Frances Tiafoe. His Houston performance marks his first ATP title and makes him the third-lowest-ranked champion in ATP Tour history since 1990.
Brooksby’s Journey
Jenson Tyler Brooksby, born on October 26, 2000, achieved a career-high ranking of No. 33 on June 13, 2022. He turned professional in 2021. Brooksby’s recent success marks a significant comeback after facing challenges, including wrist surgery. He has spoken about the importance of maintaining a healthy year and his desire to match or surpass his previous highest ranking.
Draper’s Ascent to a Career-High
Jack Draper of Great Britain has reached a new career-high ranking of No. 6. Draper’s rise was aided by Casper Ruud dropping points after not defending his semifinal result from Estoril last year.
Draper’s Achievements
Jack Alexander Draper, born on December 22, 2001, has been making waves in the tennis world. He has won three titles on the ATP Tour, including a Masters 1000 event at the 2025 Indian Wells Open. Draper also reached a major semifinal at the 2024 US Open.
Second Left-Hander in Top 6 This Century
Draper’s ascent to No. 6 is particularly notable as he becomes only the second left-handed player this century to reach the Top 6 in the ATP rankings, after Rafael Nadal. The last time a left-hander other than Nadal or Draper was in the Top 6 was in 1999 with Greg Rusedski.
Draper’s Perspective on Being a Lefty
Interestingly, Draper has mentioned that he is naturally right-handed, which he believes gives him an advantage. He feels his forehand is constantly improving, and his backhand is a strength, making him comfortable against players hitting forehands into his backhand.
Other Notable Ranking Movements
Several other players have experienced notable ranking movements in the latest ATP update:
- Flavio Cobolli: The Italian player moved up to 36th place after winning in Bucharest.
- Luciano Darderi: Darderi climbed to 48th place after his triumph in Marrakech.
- Mattia Bellucci: Bellucci reached a career-high of 66th place.
- Gabriel Diallo: Diallo achieved a career-high of 79th place.
- Vit Kopriva: Kopriva reached a career-high of 95th place.
Players Who Dropped in Ranking
Some players experienced a drop in their rankings:
- Casper Ruud: Ruud dropped to No. 7, which allowed Jack Draper to climb to number 6.
- Hubert Hurkacz: Hurkacz dropped to No. 26.
- Matteo Berrettini: Berrettini fell to No. 34.
Top 10 ATP Rankings (April 7, 2025)
Here’s a snapshot of the top 10 players in the ATP rankings as of April 7, 2025:
- Jannik Sinner (ITA) – 10,330
- Alexander Zverev (GER) – 7,645
- Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) – 6,720
- Taylor Fritz (USA) – 5,290
- Novak Djokovic (SRB) – 4,510
- Jack Draper (GBR) – 3,780
- Casper Ruud (NOR) – 3,765
- Stefanos Tsitsipas (GRE) – 3,445
- Andrey Rublev (RUS) – 3,440
- Alex de Minaur (AUS) – 3,335
Combined Rankings
Jordan Thompson holds the highest combined ATP ranking, which is calculated by adding a player’s singles and doubles rankings. Thompson’s combined ranking is 40 (35 in singles and 5 in doubles). Thompson and Sebastian Korda are the only players to simultaneously hold top-50 singles and doubles rankings.
Conclusion
The ATP rankings continue to evolve, with established stars maintaining their dominance and emerging talents making significant strides. Jannik Sinner’s reign at the top remains unchallenged for now, while Jenson Brooksby’s remarkable comeback and Jack Draper’s career-high ranking highlight the dynamic nature of professional tennis. As the clay-court season progresses, it will be interesting to see how these rankings shift and which players will emerge as contenders for major titles.
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