The Rankings Thread (ATP)

[El Dude]

However they fall in "greatness," Alcaraz and Sinner are shaping up a good rivalry. That alone is good for tennis. And I do keep hoping Rune will be in the mix.

Yeah, he's been sort of disappointing. I suppose the silver lining is that he's still picking up points, so playing pretty well, but not elite level. He's only reached a SF or F at an ATP 250 this year. And of course he's just turning 21 this month, so he's playing better than all but one guy his age or younger.

Going back to 2023, he went 0-3 at the ATP Finals, but took a set from both Djokovic and Sinner. Meaning, he was competitive in the matches, but couldn't pull it off. His last big tournament final was Rome, losing to Medvedev. He also reached the final at Monte-carlo and QFs at Roland Garros and Wimbledon, so he's got some serious points to defend coming up.

The short of it is after that surge in late 2022 and for half of 2023, he's settled into more of a #10-20ish guy. The talent is obviously there to be more, but he hasn't yet unlocked it. I do think that he'll at least be a middle-man between the Big Two and the pack--in the range of Medvedev--but for a bit there, it looked like he could be more. And it might be that if Daniil is the "new Andy Murray" (as far as his role as "best of the rest" on tour, with steady excellent play - but not as good as the top 2/3), Holger could become something like the "new Stanimal" with occasional bursts of stratospheric play, but lacking consistency. Just speculating, though.

 

[rafanoy1992]

Speaking of Holger Rune, this upcoming Clay season is very important for him, in my opinion. Outside of indoor HCs, Clay is probably his best surface. If he doesn’t make a couple of deep runs in the M1000s on Clay, then he really needs to re-evaluate himself in the mirror. Yes, he is only turning 21-years old this month, but he needs to start improving at some point.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

New ATP Top 10, Monday 8th April,

1. Djokovic 9,725 points
2. Sinner 8,710
3. Alcaraz 8,645
4. Medvedev 7,165
5. Zverev 5,415
6. Rublev 4,890
7. Rune 3,795
8. Hurkacz 3,665 (+2)
9. Dimitrov 3,540
10.Ruud 3,465 (-2)

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

ATP New Career Highs on ATP 100, Monday 8th April,
14. Shelton
37. Marozsan
51. Navone
64. Dardi
91. Tirante
93. Nagal

 

[Front242]

I like Thomas Machac lately and think he has a good shot at rising up the rankings. Nice game to watch. Clean strokes.

 

[don_fabio]

I like Thomas Machac lately and think he has a good shot at rising up the rankings. Nice game to watch. Clean strokes.

Good scouting Front. I watched him as well lately, I think 2 matches and yeah, the guy is hitting clean and powerful. He is fast too.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

New ATP Top Ten, Monday 15th April,

1. Djokovic 10,035 points
2 Sinner 8,750
3. Alcaraz 8,645
4. Medvedev 7,085
5. Zverev 5,425
6. Ruud 4,025 (+4)
7. Tsitsipas 3,995 (+5)
8. Rublev 3,935 (-2)
9. Hurkacz 3,695 (-1)
10.Dimitrov 3,595 (-1)

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

New Career Highs ATP Top 100, Monday 15th April,

13. Humbert
80. Nagal
90. Tirante

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Tossip Look Away

Ben Shelton ( world no 14) is the new No 1 American Man.Shelton is the youngest leading US man since Andy Roddick in March 2004.

 

[El Dude]

Tossip Look Away

Ben Shelton ( world no 14) is the new No 1 American Man.Shelton is the youngest leading US man since Andy Roddick in March 2004.

It has been so gloomy since Roddick, for American men's tennis (and in terms of true greatness, no one since Agassi). Isner has the most career accomplishments, then Blake and Fritz, followed by guys like Querrey, Tiafoe, and Sock. I'm guessing Shelton could end up as the post of the post-Roddick era, or at least vie for it with Fritz. But I think Shelton's upside is higher.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

It has been so gloomy since Roddick, for American men's tennis (and in terms of true greatness, no one since Agassi). Isner has the most career accomplishments, then Blake and Fritz, followed by guys like Querrey, Tiafoe, and Sock. I'm guessing Shelton could end up as the post of the post-Roddick era, or at least vie for it with Fritz. But I think Shelton's upside is higher.

I agree, Shelton's upside is higher, though he does need improvement especially in his return game

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

ATP Top Ten, Monday 22nd April,

1. Djokovic 9,990 (-45)
2. Sinner 8,660 (-90)
3. Alcaraz 8,145 (-500)
4. Medvedev 7,085
5. Zverev 5,425
6. Ruud 4,480 (+455)
7. Tsitsipas 4,030 (+35)
8. Rublev 3,830 (-105)
9. Hurkacz 3, 675
10. Dimitrov 3,640

Movers of the Week,
13. T.Fritz +2
24. Jay Lennard Struff +4
41. M.Navone +11
53. M.Fucovics +29