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Novak Djokovic slips to third as Daniil Medvedev tops ATP rankings

PARIS: Daniil Medvedev returned to the top of the ATP rankings on Monday, ahead of Alexander Zverev, with Novak Djokovic slipping out of the top two for the first time in nearly four years. The 26-year-old Russian, who was surprisingly beaten by Tim van Rijthoven in the final at ‘s-Hertogenbosch on Sunday, briefly occupied the number one spot for two weeks at the end of February and the beginning of March. But with Djokovic losing in the quarter-finals at the French Open, where he was defending champion, the door opened for Medvedev to rise again to top spot.

Berrettini 'screwed' by Wimbledon rankings points change

Wimbledon runner-up Matteo Berrettini complained on Friday that he has been "screwed" by the decision to strip the tournament of its ranking points. In May, both the ATP and the WTA announced that no points would be awarded after the All England Club banned Russian and Belarusian players from playing at Wimbledon as a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Men's world number one Novak Djokovic said last month it was a "lose-lose" situation for everyone and former US and Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka said she was ready to boycott Wimbledon.

Rafael Nadal backed to rival Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon by uncle Toni despite injury

Rafael Nadal's uncle and former coach Toni has admitted that he believes his nephew could win Wimbledon despite uncertainty over whether he will play the tournament. The Spaniard has won the first two Grand Slams of the season for the first time in his career but has since undergone a new radiofrequency treatment for his chronic foot injury and will only appear at the All England Club if it is successful.

Wimbledon organisers confirm record £40.3 million prize money pot for 2022 tournament, £2m for singles winners

Wimbledon’s organisers have announced that prize money for this year’s tournament will be a record £40.3 million. The winners of both the men’s and women’s singles tournaments will each be awarded £2m, which is less than the 2019 prize of £2.35m — the last time crowd sizes were unaffected by coronavirus restrictions.

‘A miracle for any normal person’ – Rafael Nadal’s injury defiance ‘spectacular’, says doctor

Rafael Nadal’s doctor, Angel Ruiz-Cotorro, admits his star patient’s ability to defy injury “would be a miracle for any normal person”. Nadal has twice defied a chronic foot problem in 2022 to win the Australian Open and then the French Open, while he also suffered a stress fracture in his rib prior to Roland-Garros.

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"Statue Is Not Enough": Roger Federer's Coach Calls For French Open Centre Court To Be Renamed After Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal is the toast of the tennis world and the sports fraternity after overcoming severe physical obstacles to win the French Open 2022 men's singles title. Nadal brushed aside the challenge of Casper Ruud in straight sets on Sunday to capture his 14th title at Roland Garros and this extended his record to 22 grand slam titles, two ahead of his primary rivals Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. What must have been satisfying for the Spaniard is the fact that he defeated Djokovic in the quarters to win this title. Nadal had lost to Djokovic in the semi-final last year, which allowed the Serbian to win his 2nd French Open title in 2021.

Rafael Nadal ‘more fun’ to watch than Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, says former world No 1

Mats Wilander says he no longer wants to commentate on Rafael Nadal’s matches as he “just wants to watch him play” as he is often blown away by the Spaniard’s touches.

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Novak Djokovic slips to third as Daniil Medvedev tops ATP rankings

Berrettini 'screwed' by Wimbledon rankings points change

Rafael Nadal backed to rival Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon by uncle Toni despite injury

Wimbledon organisers confirm record £40.3 million prize money pot for 2022 tournament, £2m for singles winners

‘A miracle for any normal person’ – Rafael Nadal’s injury defiance ‘spectacular’, says doctor

Nadal, Djokovic, Raducanu: Which tennis player has the most Instagram followers?

"Statue Is Not Enough": Roger Federer's Coach Calls For French Open Centre Court To Be Renamed After Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal ‘more fun’ to watch than Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, says former world No 1