Alexander Zverev takes No. 1 in the 2 November 2026, men’s tennis rankings after winning the French Open and US Open, with Jannik Sinner second and Carlos Alcaraz third.
Alexander Zverev officially reached No. 1 in the men’s tennis rankings for the first time on 2 November 2026. Jannik Sinner dropped to No. 2, with Carlos Alcaraz third.
The weekly ranking change ends Sinner’s stay at the top, which began on 13 April.
Zverev’s rise follows title wins at the French Open in June and the US Open in September. He also reached the final at Wimbledon and the semifinals at the Australian Open.
| Tournament | Result |
|---|---|
| Australian Open | Reached the semifinals |
| French Open | Won the final against Flavio Cobolli |
| Wimbledon | Lost the final to Jannik Sinner |
| US Open | Won the final against Ben Shelton |
Zverev takes the top ranking for the first time with 9,550 points, ahead of Jannik Sinner on 9,450, after securing the change with his Vienna victory.
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Alcaraz’s defeat to Bergs in Shanghai assured Zverev the 2026 year-end lead, AP reports. He remains No. 2 but will overtake Jannik Sinner before the season ends in November.
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