ATP rankings: Novak Djokovic top after Australian Open final win, Roger Federer DROPS
ATP RANKINGS are expected to establish Novak Djokovic as the World No 1 following his Australian Open final victory over Rafael Nadal.
ATP rankings will see Novak Djokovic climb above 10,000 points to cement his place in the World No 1 spot.
The 31-year-old dominated the Australian Open final against Rafael Nadal as he won in straight sets.
The Serbian star beat Nadal 6-3 6-2 6-3 at Rod Laver Arena to claim his seventh Australian Open title.
Last year’s champion Roger Federer has moved in the wrong direction following his shock exit from the tournament.
The Swiss master was dumped out of the tournament by Stefanos Tsitsipas and will slide several places in the rankings.
Greek star Tsitsipas has reached a new career high following his famous victory.
Marin Cilic took a big hit to his points total after losing in the round of 16 while Lucas Pouille is the biggest riser in the top 20.
Express Sport rounds up the live ATP projected rankings – to be confirmed on Monday – following the Australian Open final.
ATP rankings (updated after Australian Open final)
20. Diego Schwartzman (1835pts) -4 places
19. Marco Cecchinato (1870pts) -1 place
18. Roberto Bautista Agut (1955pts) +6 places
17. Lucas Pouille (1955pts) +14 places
16. Daniil Medvedev (2000pts) +3 places
15. Fabio Fognini (2225pts) -2 places
14. Milos Raonic (2250pts) +3 places
13. Borna Coric (2605pts) -1 place
12. Stefanos Tsitsipas (2805pts) +3 places
11. Karen Khachanov (2880pts) No change
10. Marin Cilic (3140pts) -3 places
9. John Isner (3155pts) +1 place
8. Dominic Thiem (3960pts) No change
7. Kei Nishikori (4110pts) +2 places
6. Roger Federer (4600pts) -3 places
5. Kevin Anderson (4845pts) +1 place
4. Juan Martin del Potro (5060pts) +1 place
3. Alexander Zverev (6475pts) +1 place
2. Rafael Nadal (8320pts) No change
1. Novak Djokovic (10955pts) No change