US EditionSabalenka stays top-ranked on women's tour despite loss, Djokovic up to third on men's tour
Carlos Alcaraz won the Australian Open to complete a career Grand Slam while Novak Djokovic returned to the ATP top three for the first time since August 2024.
- Despite the final result, Aryna Sabalenka, Belarus, retained the WTA No.1 ranking after Elena Rybakina, Kazakhstan, won the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at the Australian Open.
- Novak Djokovic's Melbourne results prompted an ATP ranking gain after his semifinal win over Jannik Sinner at Melbourne Park, moving him into the ATP top three.
- Elena Rybakina's run boosted her in the WTA standings as she moved up two places to third, with Iga Świątek between them, Elina Svitolina climbed two spots, and three Americans followed in the rankings.
- American Learner Tien emerged as a major improver at the tournament, becoming the youngest American man to reach a major quarterfinal since 2002 after facing No. 4-ranked Alexander Zverev, Germany.
- Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, Carlos Alcaraz completed a career Grand Slam with his Australian Open title in Melbourne while Novak Djokovic remained a 24-time major champion.
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Sabalenka stays top-ranked on women's tour despite loss, Djokovic up to third on men's tour
Carlos Alcaraz completed a career Grand Slam of singles victories with his Australian Open title, but there was some solace for the man he defeated, 24-time Grand Slam singles champion Novak Djokovic.
Sabalenka stays on top despite Australian Open final loss, Djokovic up to third on men’s tour
New Delhi: Despite a loss in the Australian Open women’s singles final last week, Aryna Sabalenka has maintained her top ranking on the WTA Tour while Australian open men’s runner-up Novak Djokovic has moved up to number 3. In an exciting women’s final contest, Sabalenka suffered a loss against Elena Rybakina, who moved two places up to third in the rankings, with Iga Swiatek stable at number 2. Three American players followed in the WTA ranking…
Alcaraz, Sabalenka hold onto top spots after Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia — Carlos Alcaraz completed a career Grand Slam of singles victories with his Australian Open title, but there was some solace for the man he defeated, 24-time Grand Slam singles champion Novak Djokovic. While Alcaraz maintained his No. 1 ranking on the ATP tour ahead of Jannik Sinner, Djokovic, who beat Sinner in the semifinals at Melbourne Park, moved up one place to No. 3. It is the first time the 38-year-old Djokovic has …
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