Last week marked the conclusion of the 2024 grass court season’s opening week, with tennis stars making their returns and delivering an exciting showcase. Let’s delve into the key changes in the rankings this week!
Draper Rises to British No.1
British 22-year-old Draper officially surpassed Norrie, becoming the country’s top player. Draper claimed his first tour-level title in Stuttgart, boosting his ranking by 10 spots to No.30, a personal best.
Dimitrov Reaches New Heights at No.7
Dimitrov triumphed over Korda at the Schenectady Open, securing his second tour title of the year without dropping a set. Following his run to the French Open quarterfinals, Dimitrov returned to the top ten (No.9) and climbed to No.7, setting a new career-high ranking.
Bellini Sees Rise in Rankings
Italian veteran Bellini made a comeback at Stuttgart after April’s absence, defeating Safoulin and Musetti. Despite falling to Draper in the final, he moved up 30 places to No.65.
Andreescu Returns to Top 200
Former US Open champ Andreescu, off the court for nine months, made a successful return at Roland Garros, reaching the third round. In her comeback match at Wimbledon, she reached the final against Samsonova and posted a 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 victory. Andreescu’s ranking jumped 65 spots to No.163.
Raducanu Advances in Comeback
2021 US Open winner Raducanu advanced to the quarterfinals at Nottingham, marking her first tournament post-injury. By skipping Roland Garros, she aims to improve on grass this season. Raducanu’s ranking rose from No.209 to No.165 this week.
Naomi Osaka Edges Closer to Top 100
Ex-world No.1 Osaka advanced to the Wimbledon quarterfinals, defeating Melichar and Ramos. However, she lost to Andreescu in that stage. This week, her ranking climbed 12 spots to No.113, nearly reaching the Top 100.