Alexander Zverev becomes world number one after Vienna triumph
Alexander Zverev clinches the men's world number one ranking after defeating Tallon Griekspoor 6‑4, 7‑5 in the Erste Bank Open final in Vienna on 29 Oct. The victory caps a season that includes French Open and US Open titles and 64 wins from 80 matches. At 29, he is the second German ever to top the ATP rankings, the 30th man to do so since 1973, and the first to break the Sinner‑Alcaraz streak since 1991.
Key facts
- Zverev replaces Jannik Sinner, who ended his season early due to a knee injury.
- He follows Boris Becker as the only other German to be world number one, a feat first achieved in 1991.
- His ranking change takes effect on Monday following the Vienna tournament.
- Zverev previously secured the year-end ATP lead before the Vienna event.
- He is the first player outside the Sinner‑Alcaraz duo to top the rankings since 1991.
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Why it matters
His ascent ends a decade of dominance by Sinner and Alcaraz, reshaping the sport's hierarchy.
What changed
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