Wimbledon points strip to hit Djokovic and three others hard but Nadal and co can benefit

The ATP and WTA's decision to remove all ranking points from Wimbledon has sent shockwaves throughout the tennis community, with some players now opting not to compete without any points on offer. But the decision also comes with some consequences for the likes of Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer, who will take huge hits to their rankings, while players like Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev could benefit from the decision and reach their career-highs.

As well as taking away all ranking points on offer at The Championships this year, the ATP and WTA will also be removing the points that players earned at Wimbledon last year, meaning those who progressed the furthest will lose more points and be more hindered than those who failed to get past the early rounds. Express Sport takes a look at the players who will be hit hardest by the controversial move, and those who can benefit from the loss of last year's points.

As the defending champion, Djokovic has the most to lose with 2,000 of his 8,660 points coming from his 20th Grand Slam win at the All England Club last year, and is almost certainly set to be overtaken by Medvedev for the world No 1 spot, while even Zverev could surpass him and force the Serb to drop down to No 3 in the world. Even at the current French Open - where he is also the reigning champion - he is unable to add to his current tally after earning the maximum 2,000 last year. And it will be the second time this season that he will lose 2,000 Grand Slam points out of his control, after being deported on the eve of the Australian Open which left him unable to attempt to defend his title.

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