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EXCLUSIVE :ATP Rankings Winners & Losers French Open: Jannik Sinner new No 1, Novak Djokovic possibly -2, Andy Murray -21

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Jannik Sinner won’t win the 2024 French Open, but he will leave Paris as the new world No 1 while Novak Djokovic could slip two places in the ATP Rankings after the tournament.

The 22-year-old Sinner already had one hand on the No 1 ranking before the clay-court Grand Slam got underway as Djokovic had to reach at least the semi-final to deny the Italian top status.

However, with the 24-time Grand Slam forced to withdraw from his quarter-final clash against Casper Ruud due to a knee injury that required surgery, Sinner’s ascend to the top was confirmed on Wednesday.

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Reigning Australian Open champion Sinner will have a handy lead after the tournament, but how big the lead is will depend on the outcome of Sunday’s final.

Australian Open: Novak Djokovic's bid for 25th Grand Slam ended by Jannik Sinner in semi-finals | Tennis News | Sky Sports

Following his loss to Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-final, Sinner leads Djokovic by 1,165 in the LIVE Rankings but that lead could be reduced to 745 if the Spaniard wins the French Open.

An Alcaraz victory over Alexader Zverev would see him move ahead of Djokovic in the rankings by the closest of margins as the Spaniard would be on 8,580 points compared to 8,360 points from the Serbian.

The only other change in the top 10 sees Stefanos Tsitsipas slip down two places to No 11 while Alex de Minaur equals his career-high No 9 after reaching the quarter-final.

There are also minimal changes in the rest of the top 20 with Félix Auger-Aliassime climbing three places to No 18 as he made the round of 16.

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Jesper de Jong had a storming French Open as he came through qualifying, stunned Jack Draper in five sets in the first round and then took a set off Alcaraz in the second round.

Novak Djokovic 'remains the best' despite losing No 1 ranking to Jannik Sinner, claims tennis great

His reward is a possible 30-place jump to a career-high No 146.

Zizou Bergs also came through qualifying and upset 24th seed Alejandro Tabilo before losing in the third round against Grigor Dimitrov. He is set to jump 24 places to No 80 with his previous best No 102.

Frenchman Corentin Moutet was one of the big winners as he climbed up 23 places to No 56 after reaching the fourth round and then threatened to upset second seed Sinner after taking the opening set.

Maximilian Marterer lost to Bergs in the second round, but he will get a 15-place boost.

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In case you were wondering, Rafael Nadal picked up 10 points for making an appearance and he will move up 14 spots to No 261.

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Holger Rune won’t suffer a big drop, but his slide down the rankings continues as he will slip to No 15 after losing in the round of 15 – his lowest position since October 2022.

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Andy Murray could face world No 1 Novak Djokovic if he overcomes Yannick Hanfmann at Geneva Open

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Andy Murray could meet Novak Djokovic in the second round of the Geneva Open this week; you can watch all the action from the Geneva Open exclusively live on Sky Sports Tennis

Andy Murray could face world No 1 Novak Djokovic in the second round of this week’s Geneva Open should he defeat German Yannick Hanfmann on Monday.

Djokovic, who suffered a shock defeat to in-form Chilean Alejandro Tabilo at the Internazionali d’Italia in Rome last week, will try to get back on track in Geneva, where he is making his tournament debut.

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Djokovic leads the field in Geneva where he will chase his 99th tour-level title, with two-time champion Casper Ruud also competing. Third seed Taylor Fritz and fourth seed Ben Shelton are also playing.

Areas where Andy Murray must improve if he is to beat Novak Djokovic | Tennis News | Sky Sports

Ruud will open against Australian Rinky Hijikata or a qualifier. The Norwegian owns a 9-1 record at the ATP 250 event and last year lost in the quarter-finals to Nicolas Jarry.

Third seed Fritz will begin his tournament against fellow American Alex Michelsen or a qualifier

Another American, fourth seed Shelton, will play Flavio Cobolli or Aslan Karatsev in the second round.

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There’s a first-round clash between sixth seed Tallon Griekspoor and Christopher Eubanks.

The Dutchman is the first seeded opponent Djokovic could face in the quarter-finals.

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Novak Djokovic reportedly considering Andy Murray’s mom as new coach

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Judy Murray, the mother of tennis star Andy Murray, is reportedly being considered as a potential coach for Novak Djokovic. The world No1 recently parted ways with his long-time coach Goran Ivanisevic after a lackluster start to the year. Judy Murray, known for her impressive coaching pedigree, is being eyed as a potential candidate to assist Djokovic in his career.

“It’s no secret that Judy Murray has a wealth of experience and knowledge in coaching, and her son Andy has been a fierce rival of Djokovic for many years,” a source revealed. “Novak is reportedly considering seeking help from Judy as he looks to make a change in his coaching setup.”

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Judy Murray, 64, has established herself as a well-respected coach, having captained Great Britain’s Fed Cup team from 2011 to 2016 and worked extensively with British tennis’ governing body, the LTA. Despite a successful junior and senior playing career in Scotland during the 1970s, Judy decided to pursue coaching after facing challenges in her professional playing career.

Novak Djokovic hands Andy Murray a difficult grand slam lesson | Andy Murray | The Guardian

In contrast, Djokovic had an extraordinary 2023 season, clinching a record 24 Grand Slam titles by winning the Australian Open, French Open, and US Open. However, his performance this year has been subpar, with early exits at tournaments such as the Australian Open and Indian Wells.

“Novak’s recent struggles on the court have led to speculation about potential changes in his coaching team,” the source added. “The tension that emerged with his coaches at Melbourne Park was particularly telling, indicating that a change might be necessary for him to regain his form.”

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The potential collaboration between Judy Murray and Novak Djokovic comes at a crucial time for both individuals. While Djokovic aims to bounce back from his recent setbacks and maintain his status as the world’s top-ranked player, Andy Murray has hinted at the possibility of retiring from professional tennis due to ongoing injuries.

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As the tennis world awaits further developments on Djokovic’s coaching situation, the prospect of Judy Murray joining forces with the Serbian star has sparked interest and speculation among fans and experts alike.
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Andy Murray Joins Elite Club Ft. Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal After Defeating Matteo Berrettini at Miami Open 2024

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Andy Murray kickstarted his Miami Open 2024 campaign with a win against a struggling Matteo Berrettini. With this, he became only the third active ATP professional with 30 main draw victories in the ATP 1000 tournament. Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal lead the way.

After a lengthy rough patch that saw him go winless for months, Murray finally has some wins under his belt. He came up against Berrettini in the first round of the Miami Open 2024. The Italian himself is on a comeback trail after suffering extended injury troubles. However, he got off to a great start and bagged the first set.

Murray found his groove in the second set, breaking to go up 4-2. A health scare for Berrettini late in the second set saw a brief interruption. Preparing to serve to save the set, he seemed to lose balance and lean on his racket. He stumbled and almost fainted, complaining about dizziness. A medical checkup later, he was deemed okay to continue. However, he could not get back to his level.

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This allowed Murray to capitalise but the Scot did not make it easy for himself with some glaring unforced errors. Ultimately, he held on to win 4-6, 6-3, 6-4. Miami Open 2024 official global broadcaster Tennis TV’s official X (formerly Twitter) account revealed that this win made Andy Murray the third active male player to record 30 wins in the main draw of the Miami Open.

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Six-time champion Novak Djokovic, unsurprisingly, leads the charts with 44 victories in the main draw of the event in Florida. He has a sizeable lead despite not playing since 2019 and last reaching the final only in 2016. Second behind the Serb is great rival Rafael Nadal, with 40 main draw wins at the Miami Open. He is second despite never winning the title and having last featured in 2017. Both stars have played 13 editions each, as has Murray.

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Murray’s losing streak lasted from October 2023 to February 2024, spanning six tournaments. He snapped it when he won his first-round match at the Qatar Open. While he has not had any deep runs since then, he has managed to win the opening encounter of each event. The three-time Grand Slam champion’s triumph against Matteo Berrettini at the Miami Open 2024 marked the fourth straight tournament where he has reached the second round.

Tennis news - Andy Murray starting to believe he can beat Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic again - Eurosport

Now, Andy Murray faces a stern test for his 31st main draw win at the Miami Open as he plays Tomas Martin Etcheverry. The 29th seed received a bye into the second round and will be well-rested for the contest. The duo had recently clashed at the Australian Open 2024. The Argentine had sent Murray packing in the opening encounter in straight sets. This tie is scheduled for Friday, March 22, not before noon local time (ET).

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However, before his singles fixture, Murray will pair up with Sebastian Korda for a doubles clash. They will take on Tallon Griekspoor and Julian Cash on Thursday afternoon.

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