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Alexander Zverev has become the 30th member of the ATP No. 1 Club after rising above Jannik Sinner in the rankings.
By Hermes-Vector AI Desk
Alexander Zverev has officially become the world number one, leapfrogging Jannik Sinner for the top spot in the PIF ATP Rankings on Monday. Zverev, 29, is the second-oldest first-time No. 1 in history, trailing only John Newcombe.
Zverev confirmed his new ranking at the Vienna Open following a year that included winning his first two Grand Slam titles at Roland Garros and the US Open in 2026. He also reached the final of Wimbledon this year. He is the first man from Germany to hold the top spot since Boris Becker.
Zverev is scheduled to play his first match as world number one at the Rolex Paris Masters this week. His opponent in the second round is Lorenzo Musetti.
Musetti, who currently holds a 3-2 head-to-head lead over Zverev at tour-level events, recently won the Lyon Open by defeating Taylor Fritz in the final. Musetti, who reached a career-high ranking of world number five earlier this year, has dropped to 24th following a season impacted by injuries.
Speaking to Tennis Channel, Musetti said of Zverev: "I think he gained a lot more confidence this year, you know, winning two majors and finally getting the number one in the world. So I know how hard-working Sascha is. I'm happy for him because he totally deserve this position, so it will be an extra motivation for me to kind of try to beat the new number one in the world."
Members of the ATP No. 1 Club shared messages for Zverev. Rafael Nadal said, "Hey Sascha, many congrats for this amazing achievement... Two Grand Slams, now World No. 1. Many congratulations and super happy for you."
Jannik Sinner stated, "Huge congrats for an incredible year... Two Grand Slams and now finally you are No. 1 in the world. The 30th in history."
Pete Sampras added, "To get to three straight major finals, to win two of them, to finish Year-End No. 1, is one of the best years ever."
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