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Carlos Alcaraz says he'll return from a four-month right wrist injury at the 2026 US Open after missing Roland-Garros and Wimbledon; he last played in April, recently won the Australian Open to complete the career Grand Slam, and remains No. 2 in the ATP rankings, aiming to be a top seed with limited prep time.
Rafael Jodar climbs to No. 42 in the PIF ATP Rankings (+13) to enter the Top 50 after a Barcelona semi-final run and Marrakech title. The Movers of the Week also see Arthur Fils up to No. 25 (+5) following wins in Barcelona and Munich, Vit Kopriva to 66 (+12), Hamad Medjedovic to 68 (+20) after qualifying into Barcelona’s semi, and Alex Molčan up 59 to 107 as he nears the Top 100, with several other Top‑100 moves noted amid the European clay swing.
Jannik Sinner returned to world No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings after winning the Monte-Carlo Masters, becoming only the second man after Novak Djokovic in 2015 to win the first three Masters 1000 events of the season; the 24-year-old defeated Carlos Alcaraz 7-6(5), 6-3 to claim his fourth consecutive Masters 1000 title and begin his 67th week atop the rankings, one week ahead of Alcaraz. Other notable movers included Valentin Vacherot rising to a career-high top 20 and Joao Fonseca climbing to No. 35.
Jiri Lehecka advanced to his first ATP Masters 1000 final at the Miami Open, boosting his ranking to a career-high world No. 14 after the run, though he lost to Jannik Sinner in the final. The article also highlights notable movers this week, including Zverev rising to No. 3 and strides by Fils, Medjedovic and Jodar.
Daniil Medvedev returns to the ATP Top 10 for the first time since last July after reaching the Indian Wells final (defeating Alcaraz in the semis before losing to Jannik Sinner), earning the week’s biggest ranking movement. The article also highlights notable movers like Learner Tien, Ethan Quinn and Mariano Navone as of March 16, 2026.
Novak Djokovic suffered a surprising defeat to Valentin Vacherot at the Shanghai Masters, highlighting concerns about his physical condition and potential retirement, as his body struggles to keep up with the demands of top-level tennis at age 38.
Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the French Open due to a medial meniscus tear in his right knee, ending his title defense and his current No. 1 ranking. This injury, sustained during a grueling fourth-round match, means Casper Ruud advances to the semifinals. Jannik Sinner is set to replace Djokovic as the top-ranked player. Djokovic's future participation in upcoming tournaments, including Wimbledon and the Paris Olympics, remains uncertain.
Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the French Open due to a right knee injury, ending his title defense and causing him to lose the No. 1 ATP ranking. Jannik Sinner is expected to take over the top spot.
Novak Djokovic withdrew from the French Open due to a torn medial meniscus in his right knee, ending his title defense and relinquishing his No. 1 ranking. Djokovic's injury, discovered after a grueling fourth-round match, means Casper Ruud advances to the semifinals. With Djokovic and Rafael Nadal out, a new champion will emerge. Jannik Sinner is set to become the new ATP No. 1. Djokovic's future participation in upcoming tournaments, including Wimbledon and the Paris Olympics, remains uncertain.
Jannik Sinner defeats Daniil Medvedev in the final of the China Open, winning his third title of the year and ninth overall. Sinner, who had lost to Medvedev in their previous six meetings, including two earlier this season, sealed the victory with a 7-6 (2), 7-6 (2) scoreline. With this win, Sinner will become the second Italian player in ATP rankings history to break into the top five. Medvedev, seeking his 21st career title, will now move on to the Shanghai Masters.
Rafael Nadal will not be able to compete at Roland Garros due to a hip injury, marking the first time in 18 seasons that he will miss the French Grand Slam. This has caused him to drop out of the top 100 in the ATP rankings for the first time since 2003. Nadal's future in the sport is uncertain, but he will likely receive wild cards for future tournaments if he is fit to play.