ATP Rankings Update | Novak Djokovic to finish 2026 outside top 10 while Alcaraz closes on Sinner

The ninth and final Masters 1000 tournament in 2026 has been played. Changes in the ATP Rankings are rife with players running out of time to boost their position before seasons close.

One thing for sure is that Alexander Zverev will be leading at the top. His early exit at the Paris Masters may be a blessing in disguise ahead of the ATP Finals, but it has been certain for some time that no one will be catching the German.

Carlos Alcaraz took home 1,000 points for his triumphant run in Paris but still trails Jannik Sinner. However, that gap will shrink ahead of 2027, with the Italian still missing from action.

Ben Shelton is in somewhat no-man's-land in fourth. A commendable position boosted by a maiden final in the French capital, but still around 2,000 points away from Alcaraz. It is a similar margin down to fifth, where Daniil Medvedev leads Flavio Cobolli, Arthur Fils, Frances Tiafoe and Alex de Minaur.

Taylor Fritz was one point away from the semi-finals. The consolation is a return to the top 10. He is the highest ranked player in action at the Stockholm Open this week and will hope to boost the gap between him and Rafael Jodar ahead of the 19-year-old’s debut in Turin.

From 2007 onwards, Novak Djokovic has finished outside the top 10 on two occasions. One came in 2017, when his season was predominantly dominated by injury hardship. This campaign has been all about managing his minutes and tournaments, but that has not seemed to pay off with another disastrous early exit confirming his spot in 12th, where he will likely finish. An uncharacteristic place for the 39-year-old to be sat at come year's end, but a true reflection of some poor results.

Tommy Paul closes within a few points of the 24-time Grand Slam champion, with Jakub Mensik back as the Czech No.1 ahead of Jiri Lehecka. A positive week for Casper Ruud culminates in a return to the top 20 in 18th. In contrast, Learner Tien drops out of it.

Luca van Assche was one of the surprise packages on home soil. In fairness, there have been signs that he could produce something special, and a semi-final run in his home capital is a brilliant return. On the cusp of breaking into the top 32, a new career high of 34th in the world is a fitting result.

Another player showing some good stuff as of late, Nuno Borges rises eight spots to 41st. Cameron Norrie drops out of the top 50 as Djokovic's slayer Rinky Hijikata climbs to 59th with 24 spots gained.

Away from the Paris Masters, Camillo Ugo Carabelli (+16 to 65th) and Thiago Seyboth Wild (+11 to 98th) were victorious and runner-up at the Challenger event in Costa do Sauipe, Brazil.

(as per livetennis.eu)