Men's tennis rankings as of 2024: Who is the best male tennis player?

Men's tennis rankings as of 2024: Who is the best male tennis player?

Claudia Kogi, Adrianna Simwa
updated at February 16, 2024 at 11:22 AM

Tennis is one fascinating game such that it is now beginning to be a lot of people's favorite sport. If you are a sports fan, you are undoubtedly familiar with certain legendary players. This article highlights the top men's tennis rankings as of 2024.

Men's tennis rankings
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ATP men's tennis rankings in 2024 are methods used by the tennis association to determine every player's entry-level qualification precisely. While this involves comprehensive monitoring, the first rankings ever made were published for singles on 23 August 1973, and the doubles were ranked on March 1976.

Who are the top 10 male tennis players in 2024?

Below is a table of the top 10 current British men's tennis rankings.

Ranks

Name

Points

1

Novak Djokovic

9,855

2

Carlos Alcaraz

9,255

3

Daniil Medvedev

8,765

4

Jannik Sinner

8,070

5

Andrey Rublev

5,050

6

Alexander Zverev

5,030

7

Holger Rune

3,695

8

Hubert Hurkacz

3,595

9

Taylor Fritz

3,150

10

Stefanos Tsitsipas

3,025

All-time men's tennis rankings as of 2024

With hundreds of players participating in tournaments worldwide, the ATP rankings are often updated regularly just to reflect each player's latest position in the world. Here are the top men's tennis world rankings.

15. Ilie Năstase

Men's tennis world rankings
Ilie Nastase resting on the tennis court at Wimbledon Championships, Men's Singles, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, London, UK, 4th July 1978. Photo: Evening Standard
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  • Full name: Ilie Theodoriu Năstase
  • Date of birth: 19 July 1946
  • Age: 77 years old (as of 2024)
  • Singles career titles: 64

The Romanian tennis legend, Ilie Năstase, was one of the most dynamic and entertaining players of his era. Known for his unpredictable on-court antics and flamboyant personality, Năstase was equally impressive with his racket in hand.

He won two Grand Slam singles titles, as well as numerous doubles and mixed doubles championships. Năstase had a unique style of play, which combined his powerful serve with his superb net skills and his ability to hit unconventional shots that left his opponents baffled.

His colourful personality, however, often overshadowed his impressive achievements on the court.

14. John Newcombe

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John Newcombe of Australia reacts during a match in the Men's 1978 US Open Tennis Championships circa 1978 at the National Tennis Center in the Queens borough of New York City. Photo: Focus on Sport
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  • Full name: John David Newcombe
  • Date of birth: 23 May 1944
  • Age: 79 years old (as of 2024)
  • Singles career titles: 68

John Newcombe was one of the most successful tennis players of the 1960s and 1970s. He won 10 Grand Slam singles titles, including three runner-ups, and was known for his powerful serve and aggressive style of play.

In addition to his success on the court, Newcombe was also a respected coach and mentor to many of the game's top players. He was known for his sportsmanship and his commitment to promoting the game of tennis around the world.

13. Mats Wilander

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Mats Wilander of Sweden competes against Goran Ivanisevic of Croatia during the 2016 World Tennis Challenge matches at Memorial Drive on January 14, 2016, in Adelaide, Australia. Photo: Daniel Kalisz
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  • Full name: Mats Arne Olof Wilander
  • Date of birth: 22 August 1964
  • Age: 59 years old (as of 2024)
  • Singles career titles: 33

Mats Wilander was a Swedish tennis player who dominated the game in the 1980s. He won seven Grand Slam singles titles, including three French Open championships, and was known for his exceptional footwork, his versatility, and his ability to out-think his opponents. Wilander was not the most flashy or powerful player on the court, but he had an uncanny ability to anticipate his opponent's shots and adjust his game accordingly.

12. Stefan Edberg

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Stefan Edberg plays a forehand during the Berenberg Bank Classics on Day 1 of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix at Porsche Arena on April 22, 2013, in Stuttgart, Germany. Photo: Dennis Grombkowski
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  • Full name: Stefan Bengt Edberg
  • Date of birth: 19 January 1966
  • Age: 58 years old (as of 2024)
  • Singles career titles: 41

Stefan Edberg was a Swedish tennis player who won six Grand Slam singles titles, including two Wimbledon championships. He was also known for his sportsmanship and his commitment to fair play, which earned him the respect and admiration of fans around the world.

11. Boris Becker

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Boris Becker of Germany participates in a tennis exhibition during the World Celebrity Pro-Am 2016 Mission Hills China Golf Tournament on 22 October 2016. Photo: Power Sport Images
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  • Full name: Boris Franz Becker
  • Date of birth: 22 November 1967
  • Age: 56 years old (as of 2024)
  • Singles career titles: 49

Boris Becker was a German tennis player who burst onto the scene in the 1980s as a teenager and quickly established himself as one of the game's top players.

He won six Grand Slam singles titles, including three Wimbledon championships, and was known for his powerful serve and aggressive style of play. Becker was not afraid to take risks on the court and was known for his ability to hit winners from almost any position.

10. Ken Rosewall

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Ken Rosewall has a hit during a media opportunity at Ken Rosewall Arena on December 30, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. Photo: Jaimi Chisholm
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  • Full name: Kenneth Robert Rosewall
  • Date of birth: 2 November 1934
  • Age: 89 years old (as of 2024)
  • Singles career titles: 147

Ken Rosewall had a long career that included both the pre and post-Open Era. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest tennis players of all time and is known for his longevity in the sport, having competed at the highest level well into his 40s.

Rosewall began playing tennis as a child and turned professional at the age of 18. He quickly rose to prominence and won his first Grand Slam singles title, the Australian Championships, in 1953.

9. John McEnroe

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John McEnroe in action in the men's singles final against fellow American Jimmy Connors at Wimbledon. McEnroe leads 6-1, 6-1 in the first two sets. Photo: Bettmann
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  • Full name: John Patrick McEnroe Jr.
  • Date of birth: 16 February 1959
  • Age: 65 years old (as of 2024)
  • Singles career titles: 77

John McEnroe is a retired American tennis player who turned professional in 1978 and quickly rose to prominence, winning his first Grand Slam singles title, the US Open, in 1979. After retiring from professional tennis in 1992, McEnroe went on to work as a television commentator and tennis analyst.

8. Jimmy Connors

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Jimmy Connors of the United States hits a return during the Men's 1991 US Open Tennis Championships circa 1991 in the Queens borough of New York City. Photo: Focus on Sport
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  • Full name: James Scott Connors
  • Date of birth: 2 September 1952
  • Age: 71 years old (as of 2024)
  • Singles career titles: 109

If there is one person who dominated more during the mid-1970s, it sure was Jimmy Connors. In 1974, he had a staggering 99-4 record and won three Grand Slam tournaments. However, he was banned from playing in the French Open in 1974 due to his association with World Team Tennis.

But is he still playing? Have a look at his profile summary and find more information about Jimmy.

7. Ivan Lendl

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Ivan Lendl in action during his match against Pat Cash during the World Tennis Day London Showdown press conference on March 3, 2014 in London, England. Photo: Jamie McDonald
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  • Full name: Ivan Lendl
  • Date of birth: 7 March 1960
  • Age: 64 years old (as of 2024)
  • Singles career titles: 94

Ivan was the most dominant player in the 1980s. He could wear down his opponents with prestigious ground strokes, a topspin forehead, and an incredible level of conditioning. For four consecutive years, he was ranked the world's top player.

6. Björn Borg

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Bjorn Borg of Sweden returns a shot during a match at the Men's 1980 US Open Tennis Championships circa 1980 at the National Tennis Center in the Queens borough of New York City. Photo: Focus on Sport
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  • Full name: Björn Rune Borg
  • Date of birth: 6 June 1956
  • Age: 67 years old (as of 2024)
  • Singles career titles: 66

Bjorn is one player who not only garnered a considerable fan base thanks to his killer ground game but also for his looks. He notably came into prominence when he dominated Wimbledon and won the title for five consecutive years.

5. Pete Sampras

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Pete Sampras of United States hits a return during a men's singles match at the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships circa 1993 in London, England. Photo: Focus on Sport
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  • Full name: Petros "Pete" Sampras
  • Date of birth: August 12, 1971
  • Age: 52 years old (as of 2024)
  • Singles career titles: 64

Sampras turned professional in 1988 and quickly rose to prominence, winning his first Grand Slam singles title, the US Open, in 1990. Over the course of his career, Sampras won a total of 14 Grand Slam singles titles, including seven Wimbledon titles, five US Open titles, and two Australian Open titles.

4. Rod Laver

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Rod Laver of Australia, the Men's Singles champion, in action at Wimbledon, circa June 1969. Photo: Ed Lacey
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  • Full name: Rodney George Laver
  • Date of birth: 9 August 1938
  • Age: 85 years old (as of 2024)
  • Singles career titles: 200

Rod Laver won a total of 11 Grand Slam singles titles, including two calendar-year Grand Slams in 1962 and 1969. He was particularly successful at Wimbledon, where he won four singles titles, and at the Australian Open, where he won three singles titles. Laver was known for his versatility on the court and his ability to adapt his game to different surfaces and opponents.

3. Roger Federer

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  • Full name: Roger Federer
  • Date of birth: 8 August 1981
  • Age: 42 years old (as of 2024)
  • Singles career titles: 103

Federer is known for his philanthropy and his commitment to charitable causes. He established the Roger Federer Foundation in 2003, which supports education programs for children in Africa and Switzerland. He has won a total of 20 Grand Slam singles titles, including eight Wimbledon titles, six Australian Open titles, five US Open titles, and one French Open title.

2. Rafael Nadal

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Rafael Nadal of Spain plays against Mackenzie McDonald of the United States during day three of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 18, 2023. Photo: Cameron Spencer
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  • Full name: Rafael Nadal Parera
  • Date of birth: 3 June 1986
  • Age: 37 years old (as of 2024)
  • Singles career titles: 92

Rafael Nadal, famously dubbed 'Rafa' or 'The King of Clay', won 22 Grand Slam titles that eclipsed his closest rivals like Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. As a result, for quite some time, Nadal was widely regarded as the greatest clay-court player of all time.

1. Novak Djokovic

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Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays a shot against Tallon Griekspoor of The Netherlands during their Men's Singles match on March 01, 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Photo: Amin Mohammad Jamali
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  • Full name: Novak Djokovic
  • Date of birth: 22 May 1987
  • Age: 36 years old (as of 2024)
  • Singles career titles: 93

Who is the world's No 1 in tennis now? Novak Djokovic is currently the greatest of all time as far as tennis is concerned. He has won a total of 20 Grand Slam singles titles, including nine Australian Open titles, five Wimbledon titles, three US Open titles, and three French Open titles.

He is known for his incredible athleticism, his exceptional footwork, and his ability to return even the most powerful serves. Djokovic has also been highly successful in doubles and mixed doubles, having won a total of 6 Grand Slam doubles titles and 1 Grand Slam mixed doubles title.

Who is the oldest male tennis player?

Jose Guadalupe Leal Lemus is the oldest tennis player. The Mexican national debuted in the tennis arena in 1925 and played for 79 years.

Who are the top 3 male tennis players?

The current top three world number-one weekly ranking are Novak Djokovic (379 weeks), Roger Federer (310 weeks) and Pete Sampras (286 weeks).

Who is the No 1 ranked men's tennis player?

The No. 1 ranked men's tennis player is Novak Djokovic from Serbia. He has held the top spot in the ATP rankings for a total of 379 weeks, which is a record for most weeks as the world No. 1.

Summary list of the best male tennis player

  1. Novak Djokovic
  2. Rafael Nadal
  3. Roger Federer
  4. Rod Laver
  5. Pete Sampras
  6. Bjorn Borg
  7. Ivan Lendl
  8. Jimmy Connors
  9. John McEnroe
  10. Ken Rosewall
  11. Boris Becker
  12. Stefan Edberg
  13. Mats Wilander
  14. John Newcombe
  15. Ilie Năstase

Men's tennis rankings are based on a point system that rewards players for their performance in tournaments throughout the year. The rankings are an essential part of men's professional tennis and provide a valuable measure of a player's skill and success on the court.

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