Quebec’s Félix Auger-Aliassime is back in sixth place in the world men’s tennis rankings, having gained four spots in Monday’s update.
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“FAA” thus equaled its personal career high, which it held at the start of the calendar year.
Beaten by Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz, new number 1 on the ATP circuit, in the quarter-finals of the Indian Wells tournament on Friday, he has 3415 points.
This is far from the 7420 of the new leader, who overtook Novak Djokovic, inactive in California due to his vaccination status having prevented him from taking part in the competition.
Stefanos Tsitsipas and Casper Rudd remained third and fourth respectively, while Daniil Medvedev moved up a rank to enter the top five.
Besides, Rafael Nadal is now 13edown four steps.
The last time the Mallorcan was kept out of the world’s top 10 group was in April 2005.
Canadian Denis Shapovalov retained the 30e place.
Among women, Quebecer Leylah Annie Fernandez lost four places to land in 53e place.
His compatriot Bianca Andreescu is 31e through a progression of five levels. The WTA hierarchy is still dominated by the Polish Iga Swiatek.