BERLIN – Rafael Nadal retains top spot in the battle with Novak
Djokovic for the year-ending number one in the ATP tennis rankings.
Djokovic began his campaign to reclaim the world number one spot with
a 6-2, 6-1 win over Italy's Matteo Berrettini at the ATP Finals in
London on Sunday.
Nadal was in action late Monday against Germany's Alexander Zverev.
Djokovic must at least reach the final at London's O2 Arena with two
round robin successes if he is to overtake Nadal and equal American
Pete Sampras' record of six year-end number one finishes.
The only movement in the rankings released Monday was outside the
leading 30.
1. (1) Rafael Nadal, Spain, 9,585 points
2. (2) Novak Djokovic, Serbia, 8,945
3. (3) Roger Federer, Switzerland, 6,190
4. (4) Daniil Medvedev, Russia, 5,705
5. (5) Dominic Thiem, Austria, 5,025
6. (6) Stefanos Tsitsipas, Greece, 4,000
7. (7) Alexander Zverev, Germany, 2,945
8. (8) Matteo Berrettini, Italy, 2,670
9. (9) Roberto Bautista Agut, Spain, 2,540
10. (10) Gael Monfils, France, 2,530