Alexander Zverev had a dream-like week in Cincinnati, where he conquered the tournament, clinching his 11th consecutive win. After his run, Zverev snatches the world number 4 rank from Rafael Nadal, and he is now only 110 points from Stefanos Tsitsipas (the world no.3).
Novak Djokovic did not compete last week. Nevertheless, he is still very much in charge of the ATP rankings with a sizable lead over the world number 2 Daniil Medvedev.
These are the latest rankings.
Alexander Zverev in 2021
Currently the world no.4, Alexander played his last match on the 22nd of August when he defeated world no.7 Andrey Rublev 6-2 6-3 in the final in Cincinnati to win his 17th career title.
Presently, during this year the German has achieved a 38-11 match record. The German has won 4 titles in 2021 in Acapulco, in Madrid, in Tokyo and in Cincinnati.
Rafael Nadal in 2021
Ranked world no.5, Nadal played his last match on the 5th of August when he was overcome by world no.46 Harris Lloyd 6-4 1-6 6-4 in the 3rd round in Washington (draw).
At the moment, during this season Nadal has achieved a composed 24-5 match record. Nadal conquered 2 titles in 2021 in Barcelona and in Rome.
Alexander Zverev and Rafael Nadal squared off 9 times. Their actual record is 6-3
for Nadal. Previously, the last time when they locked horns, Rafael Nadal won 6-3 6-4 in the quarter in Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia) on the 14th of May 2021.In the following video you can watch the key moments of their match.
Stefanos Tsitsipas in 2021
Currently the world no.3 (career-high), Stefanos played his last match on the 21st of August when he was defeated by world no.4 Alexander Zverev 6-4 3-6 7-6(4) in the semifinal in Cincinnati (draw).
Currently, during this year Tsitsipas has a 48-14 record. Stefanos conquered 2 titles in 2021 in Monte-Carlo and in Lyon. Tsitsipas was the finalist in Acapulco, in Barcelona and at the French Open.
Novak Djokovic in 2021
Currently ranked no.1, Djokovic played his last match on the 31st of July when he capitulated to world no.12 Pablo Carreno-Busta 6-4 6-7(6) 6-3 in the Bro. in Tokyo (draw).
This season Djokovic has a 38-5 record. Novak has won 4 titles in 2021 at the Australian Open, in Belgrade, at the French Open and in Wimbledon. The Serbian was the finalist in Rome.
Stefanos Tsitsipas and Novak Djokovic played each other 8 times. The head to head is 6-2 for Djokovic. Previously, the last time they fought against each other, Novak Djokovic won 6-7(6) 2-6 6-3 6-2 6-4 in the final in Paris (French Open) on the 13th of June 2021.
You can see them in action in the following highlights.
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