In the ATP championship race, Russian player Andrei Rublev has climbed from 12th to 5th place, marking a notable surge in the standings. Earlier, Rublev had claimed victory at a Masters event in Monte Carlo, solidifying his status among the tour’s elite. The current leader remains Daniil Medvedev from Russia.
ATP Championship Race:
1. Daniil Medvedev (Russia) – 3210;
2. Novak Djokovic (Serbia) – 2520;
3. Yannick Sinner (Italy) – 2095;
4. Carlos Alcaraz (Spain) – 1910;
5. Andrey Rublev (Russia) – 1885;
Rublev earned a decisive victory in the Monte Carlo final, defeating Denmark’s Holger Rune in a match that featured sets of 5:7, 6:2, 7:5. The match showcased Rublev’s persistence and tactical versatility across the long night of play, contributing to his first Masters title on the tour. The win reinforced Rublev as a strong contender in the global circuit and marked a milestone achievement for a Russian player on the Masters stage.
On Rublev’s path to the final, he also defeated American Taylor Fritz, German Jan-Lennard Struff, compatriot Karen Khachanov, and Spain’s Jaume Munar, displaying a blend of aggressive groundstrokes and strategic shot selection that underpinned his ascent through the rounds.
Following the Monte Carlo event, the updated ATP rankings show Rublev in sixth place, while Rune slips to ninth. The leadership remains with Novak Djokovic, with Carlos Alcaraz in second place and Stefanos Tsitsipas from Greece rounding out the top three.
In post tournament remarks, Rublev expressed appreciation for the support from foreign fans who followed his journey at Monte Carlo, noting how encouragement from the crowd added energy to the matches and inspired perseverance on court.