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ATP and WTA Rankings: Djokovic out of top 10, Zverev threatens Sinner and Rybakina is the new leader
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ATP and WTA Rankings: Djokovic out of top 10, Zverev threatens Sinner and Rybakina is the new leader

SAPO Notícias14 September 2026 at 12:28

The ATP ranking underwent a major change with Novak Djokovic leaving the top 10 for the first time in years, a historic milestone in the Serbian player's career. This fall marks the end of a prolonged era of dominance on the men's circuit.

In the men's ranking, Alexander Zverev emerges as a growing threat to Jannik Sinner's position at the top of the standings. The closeness between the two players promises an intense battle for the highest places in the hierarchy.

On the women's circuit, Elena Rybakina became the new leader of the WTA ranking, assuming the position of world number one. This rise represents a significant moment in the career of the Kazakh tennis player.

Jaime Faria also achieved an important milestone by moving up two places in the ATP ranking, reaching the best classification of his career at 70th place on the men's circuit.

Why this matters

Portuguese readers follow with interest the progress of Jaime Faria, who achieved a new career high, and stay informed about the main changes in world tennis rankings, including Djokovic's historic fall and Rybakina's rise.

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