Alcaraz Recovers ATP Ranking Number 1; Anisimova Rises to WTA Top 4
Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz has officially returned to number 1 in the ATP ranking, after a two-year wait. This achievement comes after defeating Jannik Sinner in the US Open final. Alcaraz, excited about this new milestone, commented: “When you achieve the goals you set at the beginning of the year, it’s incredible.” Alcaraz’s triumph over Sinner at Arthur Ashe Stadium, with a score of 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4, allowed him to rise from second place. Sinner, who had held the number 1 spot since June 2024, now relinquishes his place. On the other hand, Amanda Anisimova experienced a significant rise in the WTA ranking, climbing five positions to reach number 4, her best ranking to date. This achievement comes after her performance as runner-up against Aryna Sabalenka.In the men’s ranking, Alexander Zverev remains in the number 3 position, while Novak Djokovic, after losing in the semifinals against Alcaraz, climbed three positions and now occupies the fourth place. Aryna Sabalenka, upon reaching the quarterfinals in New York, secured her stay at number 1. Subsequently, she was crowned champion of the US Open for the second consecutive time, defeating Anisimova with a score of 6-3, 7-6 (3). Anisimova, after her outstanding performance, rose from the number 9 position, showing a remarkable recovery since her return last season. In the women’s ranking, Iga Swiatek remains in second place, followed by Coco Gauff. Jessica Pegula dropped from number 4 to 7, while Naomi Osaka, after reaching the US Open semifinals, climbed from 24 to 14.For me, achieving it one more time… is a dream.
Carlos Alcaraz
