Novak Djokovic wraps up year as world No. 1 after Paris Master win

Novak Djokovic poses with the ATP Paris Masters trophy after winning the final against Russia's Daniil Medvedev, Paris, France, Nov. 7, 2021. (AFP Photo)

by DAILY SABAH WITH AGENCIES

Nov 08, 2021 3:44 pm

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic wrapped up the year at the top of the latest ATP rankings released Monday.

The Serb, who won three of the year's four Grand Slam tournaments, finishes the year top for the seventh time, overtaking Pete Sampras who achieved the feat six times.

Djokovic is more than 3,000 points ahead of U.S. Open champion Daniil Medvedev after beating the Russian in the Paris final on Sunday.

The other big winner in the ATP rankings was Alexander Zverev, who has equaled his career-high ranking of third.

ATP Rankings - Top 10

1. Novak Djokovic (SRB) 10940 pts

2. Daniil Medvedev (RUS) 7640

3. Alexander Zverev (GER) 6540 (+1)

4. Stefanos Tsitsipas (GRE) 6540 (-1)

5. Andrey Rublev (RUS) 4950 (+1)

6. Rafael Nadal (ESP) 4875 (-1)

7. Matteo Berrettini (ITA) 4568

8. Casper Ruud (NOR) 3760

9. Hubert Hurkacz (POL) 3706 (+1)

10. Jannik Sinner (ITA) 3395 (-1)