Murray continues to lead ATP rankings, Zverev enters top 10
BY Agencies22 May 2017 5:47 PM GMT
Agencies22 May 2017 5:47 PM GMT
Briton Andy Murray continued to lead the men's Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) world singles rankings released on Monday, while Germany's Alexander Zverev jumped to 10th place.
Zverev entered the rankings after his victory against Serbian Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-3, in the Rome Masters final on Sunday.
The 20-year-old German became the only player born in the 1990s to win a Masters 1000, reaching the top 10 list for the first time in his career.
Additionally, Djokovic came in second, followed by Swiss Stan Wawrinka.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina now ranks among the Women's Tennis Association top 10 list released on Monday after her 4-6, 7-5 and 6-1 win over Romanian Simona Halep in the Italian Open final, while Spanish Garbine Muguruza rose to the fifth place.
Prior to securing the WTA's sixth spot, after winning on Sunday her fourth title of the season, 20-year-old Svitolina ranked 11th, reports Efe.
German Angelique Kerber continues leading the rankings with 7,035 points, followed by Serena Williams of the US, who will not play again in 2017 because of her pregnancy.
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