Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev for the first time in his career became the first racket of the world. This was reported on the website of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
The 26-year-old Russian has 8615 points. Following him is the former leader of the rating, Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic, who has 8465 points. The third line was retained by the German Alexander Zverev. He scored 7515 points.
Earlier, Djokovic reacted in one word to Medvedev’s first place in the ATP rankings. “Daniel has officially become number one in the world? Congratulations. Say a few more words? Congratulations,” said the Serbian tennis player. He added that he remains motivated and will play wherever he has the opportunity.
On February 24, it became known that Medvedev would become the first racket of the world. The Russian, playing at the tournament in Mexican Acapulco, beat the Spaniard Pablo Andujar with a score of 6:1, 6:2 and made it to the quarterfinals. Djokovic at the same time lost the ATP-500 tournament in Dubai.
Source: Lenta
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