Carlos Alcaraz and Lorenzo Musetti have made notable gains in the ATP Rankings following their performances at the Italian Open, while Alexander Zverev faces challenges after failing to defend his title, which could affect his prospects at the upcoming French Open.
Alcaraz’s impressive run to the semi-finals in Rome secured him the No. 2 ranking, solidifying his seeding for Roland Garros behind Jannik Sinner. The four-time Grand Slam champion is positioned well to potentially narrow the points gap to Sinner, which was over 4,000 points at one time. Currently, Sinner, who is returning from a three-month doping ban, holds the top spot, having successfully defeated Casper Ruud 6-1, 6-0 in the quarter-finals.
In the top 10 rankings prior to the Italian Open, Sinner led with 9,730 points, followed by Zverev (8,085) and Alcaraz (7,850). With the recent results, Zverev is now facing a potential third seed at Roland Garros, indicating a highly competitive landscape.
Musetti’s advancement to the semi-finals has pushed him to No. 8 in the ATP Rankings, with the possibility of moving to sixth if he wins the title in Rome. This is a significant improvement, considering he started the clay-court season ranked at No. 16.
The top live ATP rankings reflect this competitive environment as well:
1. Jannik Sinner – 10,130 points
2. Carlos Alcaraz – 8,240 points
3. Alexander Zverev – 7,285 points
4. Taylor Fritz – 4,625 points
5. Jack Draper – 4,610 points
6. Novak Djokovic – 4,080 points
7. Casper Ruud – 3,905 points
8. Lorenzo Musetti – 3,860 points
9. Alex de Minaur – 3,635 points
10. Holger Rune – 3,440 points
The younger players are also making strides, with Czech teenager Jakub Mensik climbing to a career-high No. 19, thanks to his performance at the Italian Open and a previous title run at the Miami Open. This reshuffle has sent former top player Stefanos Tsitsipas to No. 20, marking his lowest ranking since 2018.
Musetti’s progress in the Italian Open and various players breaking through into higher rankings illustrate the ongoing evolution of talent in men’s tennis. The upcoming matches at Roland Garros promise to be thrilling as players aim to establish themselves and continue their rises in the rankings.