Carlos Alcaraz has solidified his position at the top of the ATP rankings with a 3,350-point lead over Jannik Sinner following his maiden Australian Open title. Novak Djokovic climbed to No. 3 after reaching the final, overtaking Alexander Zverev. Several players, including Learner Tien, made significant jumps in the updated standings released on February 2, 2026.
Carlos Alcaraz's triumph at the 2026 Australian Open has propelled him to a commanding lead in the ATP rankings. The 22-year-old Spaniard defeated 24-time major champion Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 in the final, securing his seventh Grand Slam title and becoming the youngest player to complete the Career Grand Slam, surpassing Rafael Nadal's record. This victory earned Alcaraz 13,650 points, marking the third-highest score in ATP history and extending his time at No. 1 to 56 weeks since November 10, 2025.
Jannik Sinner, the defending champion, slipped after a semi-final loss to Djokovic, dropping 1,200 points to sit at 10,300 points in second place. Djokovic, at 38, rose one spot to No. 3 with 5,280 points—his highest ranking since August 2024—following his run to the 38th major final of his career. He trails Sinner by 5,020 points. Alexander Zverev fell to No. 4 with 4,605 points, just 200 ahead of Lorenzo Musetti at No. 5.
American Taylor Fritz climbed two places to No. 7 (3,940 points), reclaiming the U.S. No. 1 spot over Ben Shelton, who dropped to No. 9. Learner Tien surged five spots to a career-high No. 24 after reaching the quarter-finals, the youngest American man to do so at a major since 2002; he notably beat Daniil Medvedev. Other notable movers include Tomas Martin Etcheverry (+8 to No. 54), Marin Cilic (+9 to No. 61 after a third-round run without dropping a set), Ethan Quinn (+12 to No. 68), and Stan Wawrinka (+26 to No. 113 on his farewell appearance, the oldest to reach the third round since Ken Rosewall).
Djokovic reflected candidly on his performance: "I'm not pretending, I'm not faking, I'm not twisting things, I'm telling you how it is." Alcaraz shared a special moment post-match: "It was a very special moment to hug Rafa with the trophy in my hand." These shifts highlight the impact of the Australian Open on the global tennis landscape.
