Roger Federer returns to summit of world rankings after Rafael Nadal's 21-match unbeaten clay court run comes to an end at Madrid Open.
Monday 14 May 2018 13:13, UK
Kyle Edmund has moved to a career-high 19th in the world rankings as the Briton continues his ascension at the top echelons of tennis.
The British No 1 moves into the world's top 20 for the first time in his career courtesy of his impressive run to the Madrid Open quarter-finals, a run which saw Edmund defeat former world No 1 Novak Djokovic before eventually falling to Denis Shapovalov in the quarter-finals.
Edmund, 23, who overtook the injured Andy Murray as Britain's top-ranked player in March, will aim to continue his rise through the rankings with a strong performance at this week's Italian Open in Rome, live on Sky Sports.
The 23-year-old enjoyed a blistering start to the season with a semi-final exit at the Australian Open, during which he beat a top-10 opponent - Grigor Dimitrov - for the first time in his career.
Rafael Nadal's surprise straight-sets defeat to Dominic Thiem - his third defeat against the Austrian - means the Spaniard loses his spot at the top of the world rankings, with great rival Roger Federer taking his place, despite having not played since the Miami Open.
Djokovic, who has struggled for form since his return from a six-month injury lay-off with a wrist injury, drops six places to 18th in the standings - his lowest ranking since October 2006.
Alexander Zverev, 21, become only the fifth active player to secure a third Masters 1000 title with his showpiece victory in the Spanish capital against Thiem, who drops a place to eighth despite his run to the final.
Kevin Anderson, at the age of 31, takes Thiem's spot and moves into his highest-ever ranking while Shapovalov is the biggest mover as he jumps 14 spots to a career-high 29th.
The Masters 1000 Series continues with our coverage of the ATP Italian Open on Sky Sports Arena throughout the week. Check TV schedules for times.
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