Tennis is one of the most popular and exciting sports in the world. It is a sport that has been around for centuries and is played by millions of people around the world. The game is played between two individuals or two teams, with each side attempting to hit the ball over a net and into the other side’s court. In modern times, tennis has evolved into a professional sport, with players competing for world titles and ranking points. The top tennis players in the world are determined by the ATP rankings. So who is the world number one in tennis today?
Roger Federer – The King of Tennis
Roger Federer is widely considered to be the greatest tennis player of all time. He has been at the top of the ATP rankings for a record 310 weeks, a feat that may never be broken. He has won a total of 20 Grand Slam titles, the most of any male player in history. He has also won the most Masters 1000 titles, with a total of 36. His success has earned him the nickname “The King of Tennis”.
Novak Djokovic – The Serb Superstar
Novak Djokovic is a Serbian professional tennis player and current world number one. He has won 17 Grand Slam titles, the second most of any male player in history. He has been at the top of the ATP rankings for a total of 311 weeks, second only to Federer. Djokovic is known for his incredible athleticism and his ability to come back from difficult situations. He is considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time.
Rafael Nadal – The Spanish Matador
Rafael Nadal is a Spanish professional tennis player and current world number two. He has won 19 Grand Slam titles, the second most of any male player in history. He is known for his aggressive playing style and his ability to dominate the court with his powerful groundstrokes. He is considered one of the greatest players of all time and has earned the nickname “The Spanish Matador”.
Dominic Thiem – The Next Generation
Dominic Thiem is an Austrian professional tennis player and current world number three. He is the only active player outside of the “Big Three” to have won a Grand Slam title, having won the French Open in 2020. He is known for his aggressive playing style and his powerful forehand. He is considered to be the next generation of tennis stars.
Ranking System
The ATP rankings are calculated using a system of points awarded for tournament results over a rolling 12-month period. Players are ranked based on their total points accumulated over the 12-month period. The higher the ranking, the more points a player has accumulated. The top player in the rankings is the world number one.
Current Rankings
At the time of writing, the current world number one in men’s tennis is Novak Djokovic. He has a total of 12,505 ranking points and is followed by Rafael Nadal (9,865 points) and Dominic Thiem (7,050 points). Roger Federer is currently ranked fourth with 6,810 points.
Reigning Champions
Novak Djokovic is the reigning champion of the Australian Open, the French Open, and the US Open. He has also been the reigning champion of the ATP Finals for the past five years. Rafael Nadal is the reigning champion of the Wimbledon Championships.
Awards and Achievements
Novak Djokovic
- ATP Player of the Year: 2012, 2015, 2018, 2019
- ATP World Tour Finals: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019
- ITF World Champion: 2012, 2015, 2019
Rafael Nadal
- ATP Player of the Year: 2010, 2013, 2017
- ATP World Tour Finals: 2010, 2013, 2017, 2019
- ITF World Champion: 2010, 2013, 2017
Dominic Thiem
- ATP Player of the Year: 2020
- ATP World Tour Finals: 2020
- ITF World Champion: 2020
Conclusion
At the time of writing, the world number one in men’s tennis is Novak Djokovic. He has been at the top of the rankings for a total of 311 weeks and is one of the greatest players of all time. He is followed by Rafael Nadal and Dominic Thiem in the rankings. Roger Federer is currently ranked fourth with 6,810 points. All four players have achieved great success and have won numerous awards and accolades.