The conclusion of the 2025 Roland Garros has ushered in a significant shift in the ATP men’s singles rankings, with new names breaking into the elite Top 10 and some established stars sliding down the ladder.
Sinner Strengthens His Hold on No. 1
Jannik Sinner continues his reign as the world No. 1, further solidifying his position after a stellar run to the final in Paris. Although he lost a tightly contested five-set championship match to Carlos Alcaraz, Sinner’s consistency over the past year—combined with a semifinals appearance in 2024—helped him gain additional points. He now holds a firm lead atop the rankings.
Alcaraz Closes the Gap
Carlos Alcaraz remains the world No. 2 but significantly narrowed the gap between himself and Sinner. By defending his Roland Garros title, the Spaniard reaffirmed his prowess on clay and reestablished himself as the most dangerous challenger to the Italian’s throne.
Zverev Stays at No. 3 Despite Final Miss
Alexander Zverev, who had reached the Roland Garros final last year, made a deep run again but failed to match his previous result. As a result, he drops a few points but holds on to the No. 3 spot, largely due to consistent performances across other tournaments.
Draper’s Breakthrough
One of the most notable shifts comes with Jack Draper, who jumps into the Top 5 for the first time in his career. The young Brit has enjoyed a breakout clay season, reaching the Round of 16 in Paris and collecting solid results throughout the spring. His rise marks a changing of the guard in the upper tier of men’s tennis.
Taylor Fritz Climbs to Career-High
Taylor Fritz has reached a new career-high ranking after a strong Roland Garros campaign that saw him advance to the quarterfinals. Known more for his hard-court abilities, Fritz’s clay breakthrough has brought him into the ATP Top 10, making him the highest-ranked American male player currently on tour.
Djokovic Slides to No. 7
Novak Djokovic, who withdrew from Roland Garros due to a knee injury before the quarterfinals, has dropped to No. 7 in the world. It marks his lowest ranking since 2018 and raises questions about the 24-time Grand Slam champion’s recovery ahead of Wimbledon and the Olympics.
Other Mover
Casper Ruud remains in the Top 10 but slips a place after failing to defend his previous finals points.
Holger Rune exits the Top 10 after an early loss, continuing a dip in form
Stefanos Tsitsipas and Andrey Rublev stay just inside the Top 10 but face growing pressure from younger players like Ben Shelton and Lorenzo Musetti.
What’s Next?
With grass season beginning and Wimbledon just weeks away, the ATP rankings are likely to see further shifts. All eyes will be on how injured stars like Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev bounce back and whether the new faces—like Draper and Fritz—can carry their momentum onto the lawns of London.
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