The 2024 tennis season has been exciting, with new talents shaking up the rankings. With every match, they push the boundaries of the sport, and the fight for the top has never been fiercer. Here’s a closer look at the 15 male tennis players who have been at their best game this season according to ATP rankings.
Jannik Sinner – 11,180 Points
With two Grand Slam singles, Jannik Sinner’s rise to the top has made him one of the key figures in men’s tennis in 2024. Sinner has consistently performed well on the ATP Tour and is the first Italian to achieve the world number one ranking.
Alexander Zverev – 7,075 Points
Alexander Zverev, from Germany, has 22 ATP singles titles and two doubles titles. At 27, he has a Gold Medal from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and has been a Grand Slam finalist twice. In 2021, Zverev was named the German Sports Personality of the Year.
Carlos Alcaraz – 6,690 Points
Born in 2003, Carlos Alcaraz became the ATP world number one in 2022. The Spanish player has claimed four Grand Slam titles, five Masters 1000, and 15 ATP Tour singles titles. He turned professional at 15 and has quickly become a dominant force in the sport.
Novak Djokovic – 5,560 Points
At 37, Novak Djokovic continues to be a significant presence in tennis. This Serbian player has spent a record 428 weeks as ATP world number one and has won 28 Grand Slam singles titles. With 99 ATP singles titles to his name, Djokovic remains one of the most successful players in history.
Daniil Medvedev – 5,475 Points
Russia’s Daniil Medvedev, 28, reached ATP world number one in February 2022. Nicknamed “Chessmaster,” Medvedev has won 20 ATP Tour singles titles, including six Masters 1000. His methodical game and style of play have kept him among the top players in 2024.
Andrey Rublev – 4,645 Points
Born in 1997 in Moscow, Andrey Rublev has won 16 ATP Tour singles titles since turning professional in 2014. In September 2021, he was ranked a spot higher than his current ATP World number 6. Rublev‘s powerful groundstrokes and game have made him a key player in 2024.
Taylor Fritz – 4,060 Points
American player Taylor Fritz is a leading figure in US men’s tennis. The 26-year-old has won eight ATP Tour singles titles. Now at number 7, his highest Singles ranking of world number 5 was achieved in February 2023, and his Doubles peak ranking was 104 in 2021.
Hubert Hurkacz – 4,060 Points
At number 8, Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz, born in 1997, has seen a steady progression in the rankings to become a consistent contender in the game. Hurkacz turned professional in 2015 and is the highest-ranked Polish male tennis player. He has eight ATP Tour singles titles under his belt.
Casper Ruud – 4,010 Points
Casper Ruud reached a career-high ATP singles ranking of world number two in September 2022. The 25-year-old Norwegian has won 12 ATP Tour singles titles and received the prestigious Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award in 2022. Notably, he was also a top-ranked junior in doubles.
Grigor Dimitrov – 3,965 Points
Grigor Dimitrov, 33, is Bulgaria’s highest-ranked player. In 2017, the ATP ranked him number 3 in the world, the highest ranking of his career. Dimitrov has won nine ATP Tour singles titles, holds the record for 55 consecutive Grand Slam appearances, and remains a fixture on the ATP Tour.
Alex de Minaur – 3,655 Points
At 25, Alex de Minaur has won the ATP Tour singles titles nine times and one doubles title. The Australian-born player reached his highest singles ranking of world number six in July 2024. His performances have kept him among the top 15 best players this year.
Stefanos Tsitsipas – 3,390 Points
Stefanos Tsitsipas reached a career-high of ATP world number three in August 2021. This 26-year-old Greek has won 11 ATP Tour singles titles, including three Masters 1000 championships. He also won the ATP Finals in 2019 and sealed his place as one of the top players in the world.
Tommy Paul – 3,005 Points
Currently ranked number 13 worldwide by the ATP, Tommy Paul reached a career-high singles ranking of world number 12 in October 2023 and number 97 in doubles ranking in September 2022. The American player went professional in 2015 and has won the ATP Tour singles titles four times.
Holger Rune – 2,780 Points
Holger Rune, born in Denmark, turned professional in 2020 and is regarded as one of the most promising young players in the game today. At just 21 years old, he has won four ATP Tour singles titles and achieved a career-high ranking of world number four in August 2023.
Sebastian Korda – 2,585 Points
Another entry from the United States, Sebastian Korda, won the ATP singles titles two times and one doubles title. His current career-high ranking of world number 15 was attained in August 2024. Korda comes from a tennis family with his father, Petr Korda, a former world number two.
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