Who really runs men’s tennis? A breakdown of the countries dominating the ATP top-100

With the 2025 season concluded, a select few countries have solidified their dominance in the upper echelons of the ATP rankings. Just two nations account for a total of 29 players within the top 100, although only two of those individuals sit within the top 10.

A small group of countries controls the majority of the top 100—and the major titles won throughout the year. The United States and France are the clear leaders, boasting 15 Americans and 14 Frenchmen in the top 100. In total, just six countries account for 56 of the world's 100 best players in the ATP Ranking, in addition to six of the top 10.

The Americans display more firepower at the top of the list, led by Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton, along with several others securing high positions. In fact, the United States will have four seeded players at the upcoming Australian Open and currently places a total of nine players inside the top 50.

The case is different for France, which displays remarkable consistency despite lacking overwhelming star power. Currently, they have only one player in the top 30—Arthur Rinderknech (No. 29)—yet they place an impressive 11 players inside the top 70.

Among the standouts, Italy holds a special place. The nation proves it is much more than just Jannik Sinner, featuring eight tennis players in the top 100, with two of them in the top 10 (Sinner and Musetti). Perhaps the surprise a bit further down is Argentina, which climbs to fourth place with seven players in the top 100, with Francisco Cerúndolo currently standing as their best representative.

On the other hand, Australia and Spain are tied for fifth place with six representatives each, and both nations boast a top-10 player. While the Spaniards have Carlos Alcaraz—the current world No. 1 and six-time major champion—as their standard-bearer, the Australians are led by Alex de Minaur, though no other compatriot currently sits inside the top 50.

When looking at the Davis Cup, countries with the most representatives in the top 100 did not necessarily secure a spot in the past Davis Cup Finals. Only four of the top six nations reached the Finals 8 in Bologna. The United States was eliminated in the qualifiers by the Czech Republic, while Australia suffered the same fate, being knocked out in the second round of qualifiers by Belgium.

In the Final 8, the Austrians were perhaps the biggest surprise, featuring only one top-100 player: 24-year-old Filip Misolic, who reached a career-high ranking of world No. 79. The situation was similar for the Belgians, who have only two top-100 players, led by Zizou Bergs, the current world No. 43.

The Davis Cup has proven to be a tournament where rankings often take a back seat, and where team chemistry and the momentum players gain when representing their countries play a vital role in the outcome. In fact, the finalists of the last Davis Cup were Italy and Spain—teams that on paper possess the best players in the world in Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, yet both were absent for the final. Italy ultimately claimed the title led by Flavio Cobolli (No. 22) and Matteo Berrettini (No. 56), who defeated Jaume Munar (No. 36) and Pablo Carreño Busta (No. 89), respectively.