Zverev ‘on top of the world’ after securing No 1 ranking
Long seen as tennis’ nearly-man, Alexander Zverev has enjoyed a stellar 2026, breaking his Grand Slam title drought by winning the French and US Opens.
Zverev secured the No 1 ATP ranking after winning his first two matches in Vienna, becoming the 30th man to achieve the feat.
Zverev is the second-oldest first-time No 1 in history.
He won the French and US Opens in 2026.
Sinner's injury allowed Zverev to take the top spot.
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Alexander Zverev will be 29 years and 196 days old when the new ATP rankings are published, making him the second-oldest first-time world No 1 after Australian John Newcombe. (EPA Images pic)VIENNA: Alexander Zverev accelerated his ascent to number one in the world rankings for the first time in his career on Thursday as he beat Tallon Griekspoor 6-4, 7-5 to reach the quarter-finals of the Vienna Open.
The 29-year-old German was already assured of finishing the season top of the ATP rankings but, in the absence of current incumbent Jannik Sinner, two-time Grand Slam champion Zverev will now take that crown in next week's updated standings after winning his opening two matches in the Austrian capital.
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