London: In a surprising turn of events, 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal experienced a significant drop in the ATP rankings, relinquishing 2000 ATP points earned from his French Open victory last year. This development resulted in Nadal falling out of the top 100 rankings, now ranking at 136th for the first time in over two decades, signaling a temporary setback in the legendary player’s illustrious career.
Nadal, who has been a dominant force in tennis for years, now finds himself in his lowest ranking position since March 2003. The Spanish veteran, renowned for his prowess on clay courts, was unable to defend his title at this year’s French Open due to an injury, marking the first time in his career that he missed the tournament.
Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic has made a triumphant return to the No. 1 position in the ATP rankings following his victory at the French Open. The Serbian tennis maestro showcased his exceptional skills and determination, defeating Casper Ruud in straight sets to claim his record-breaking 23rd Grand Slam title on Sunday.
Djokovic’s stellar performance propelled him to reclaim the top spot in the ATP rankings, surpassing Carlos Alcaraz, who had held the No. 1 position until the conclusion of the French Open.
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