ATP Rankings 2019: Rafael Nadal No.1 men's player after overtaking Novak Djokovic

Back on top: Rafael Nadal is once again the top-ranked men's player in the world.
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Joe Krishnan5 November 2019

Rafael Nadal has replaced Novak Djokovic as the world number one in the latest men's singles ATP Rankings.

The 33-year-old has dethroned the Serbian after reaching the semi-final at the Paris Masters, despite withdrawing from his match against Denis Shapovalov citing an abdominal injury.

Djokovic went on to triumph in Paris to win the 77th title of his career, but Nadal's run to the semis was enough to seal his place at the summit of the men's game.

By doing so, the 19-time Grand Slam winner becomes the second-oldest player to top the rankings after Roger Federer achieved the feat aged 36 in 2018.

"I'm super happy with my season," Nadal said.

ATP Men's Singles Rankings (November 4, 2019)

Rank Move Player Points
1 +1 Rafael Nadal 9585
2 -1 Novak Djokovic 8945
3 - Roger Federer 6190
4 - Daniil Medvedev 5705
5 - Dominic Thiem 5025
6 +1 Stefanos Tsitsipas 4000
7 -1 Alexander Zverev 2945
8 +1 Matteo Berrettini 2670
9 +1 Roberto Bautista Agut 2540
10 +3 Gael Monfils 2530

"It was a tough beginning but then I was able to find a way to be back playing at a very high level of tennis and be in the situation that I am today.

"I'm very proud about the year that I am having."

Nadal won two Grand Slams this year — the French Open and the US Open — to move within one of Federer's record of 20 titles.

But injuries have curtailed the Spaniard's season and the ATP Finals in London, which begins on November 10, will be his last chance to end the year as number one for the fifth time in his career.

Additional reporting from Reuters.

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