The ATP rankings determine the official world rankings of men’s professional tennis players on the ATP Tour.
The rankings are calculated using a rolling 52-week system, where players earn points based on their performance in ATP tournaments including:
- Grand Slams
- ATP Masters 1000 events
- ATP 500 tournaments
- ATP 250 tournaments
- ATP Challenger Tour events
As of the latest rankings, Carlos Alcaraz is the world No.1, while Novak Djokovic holds the all-time record for the most weeks ranked No.1 in men’s tennis.
The average age of players in the ATP Top 100 is approximately 27, with João Fonseca (19) the youngest player in the top 100 and Stan Wawrinka (40) the oldest in the top 100.
For real-time rankings updates, visit the official ATP Tour live rankings page.
ATP Rankings Key Facts and Records
The table below highlights some of the most important records and statistics related to the ATP rankings.
| Statistic | Record |
|---|---|
| Current ATP World No.1 | Carlos Alcaraz |
| First ATP World No.1 | Ilie Năstase (1973) |
| Most Weeks at No.1 | Novak Djokovic – 428 weeks |
| Most Consecutive Weeks at No.1 | Roger Federer – 237 weeks |
| Most Year-End No.1 Finishes | Novak Djokovic – 8 |
| Youngest ATP World No.1 | Lleyton Hewitt – 20 years |
| Oldest ATP World No.1 | Roger Federer – 36 years |
Current ATP Rankings Top 20 (March 2026)
The ATP rankings determine the official world rankings of men’s professional tennis players.
Rankings are updated every Monday and are based on a player’s best results over a rolling 52-week period.
Ranking data updated 07 March 2026.
| Rank | Player | Age | Country | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Alcaraz | 22 | ESP | 13550 |
| 2 | Jannik Sinner | 24 | ITA | 10400 |
| 3 | Novak Djokovic | 38 | SRB | 5280 |
| 4 | Alexander Zverev | 28 | GER | 4555 |
| 5 | Lorenzo Musetti | 24 | ITA | 4405 |
| 6 | Alex de Minaur | 27 | AUS | 4235 |
| 7 | Taylor Fritz | 28 | USA | 4220 |
| 8 | Ben Shelton | 23 | USA | 4010 |
| 9 | Félix Auger-Aliassime | 25 | CAN | 3950 |
| 10 | Alexander Bublik | 28 | KAZ | 3405 |
| 11 | Daniil Medvedev | 30 | RUS | 3360 |
| 12 | Jakub Menšík | 20 | CZE | 2650 |
| 13 | Casper Ruud | 27 | NOR | 2625 |
| 14 | Jack Draper | 24 | GBR | 2510 |
| 15 | Flavio Cobolli | 23 | ITA | 2480 |
| 16 | Karen Khachanov | 29 | RUS | 2450 |
| 17 | Andrey Rublev | 28 | RUS | 2400 |
| 18 | Holger Rune | 22 | DEN | 2290 |
| 19 | Alejandro Davidovich Fokina | 26 | ESP | 2190 |
| 20 | Francisco Cerúndolo | 27 | ARG | 2170 |
Who Is the Current ATP World No.1?
The current ATP world No.1 is Carlos Alcaraz from Spain.
The No.1 ranking is awarded to the player who has accumulated the most ranking points over the previous 52 weeks.
How the ATP Ranking System Works
A player’s ATP ranking is based on their best 19 tournament results over the previous 52 weeks.
These results typically include:
- 4 Grand Slam tournaments
- 8 mandatory Masters 1000 events
- ATP Finals (if qualified)
- Best additional results from ATP 500, ATP 250, or Challenger events
Because only the best 19 results count, players cannot improve their ranking simply by playing more tournaments. Instead, they must achieve better results.
ATP Ranking Points Breakdown
Below is a breakdown of the points awarded to players at ATP 250, ATP 500, Masters 1000, and grand slam tournaments.
Grand Slam Points
Grand Slam tournaments award the most ranking points in tennis, with 2000 being awarded to the champion.
| Performance | Singles | Doubles |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | 2000 | 2000 |
| Runner Up | 1300 | 1200 |
| Semifinalist | 800 | 720 |
| Quarterfinalist | 400 | 360 |
| 4th Round | 200 | – |
| 3rd Round | 100 | 180 |
| 2nd Round | 50 | 90 |
| 1st Round | 10 | 0 |
ATP Masters 1000 Points
| Performance | Singles | Doubles |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | 1000 | 1000 |
| Runner Up | 600 | 600 |
| Semifinalist | 400 | 360 |
| Quarterfinalist | 200 | 180 |
| 4th Round | 100 | – |
| 3rd Round | 50 | – |
| 2nd Round | 30 | 90 |
| 1st Round | 10 | 10 |
ATP 500 Points
| Performance | Singles | Doubles |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | 500 | 500 |
| Finalist | 330 | 300 |
| Semifinalist | 200 | 180 |
| Quarterfinalist | 100 | 90 |
| 3rd Round | 50 | – |
| 2nd Round | 25 | – |
| 1st Round | 0 | 0 |
ATP 250 Points
| Performance | Singles | Doubles |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | 250 | 250 |
| Finalist | 165 | 150 |
| Semifinalist | 100 | 90 |
| Quarterfinalist | 50 | 45 |
| 2nd Round | 25 | – |
| 1st Round | 0 | 0 |
Challenger Tournaments
| Round | 50 | 75 | 100 | 125 | 175 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | 50 | 75 | 100 | 125 | 175 |
| Final | 30 | 50 | 60 | 75 | 100 |
| Semifinals | 17 | 30 | 36 | 45 | 60 |
| Quarterfinals | 9 | 16 | 20 | 25 | 32 |
| Round of 16 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 15 |
| Round 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
History of the ATP Rankings
The ATP rankings were first introduced on 23 August 1973, with Ilie Năstase becoming the first official world No.1 in men’s tennis.
Since then, 29 different players have held the No.1 ranking, including legends such as:
- Roger Federer
- Rafael Nadal
- Novak Djokovic
- Pete Sampras
The rankings are used to determine tournament entry, seedings, and qualification for events such as the ATP Finals.
See our full ATP World No.1 history for a complete list of players who have reached the top ranking.
Players With the Most Weeks as ATP World No.1
Novak Djokovic holds the all-time record, having spent more weeks (428) at world No.1 than any other player in ATP history.
His dominance at the top of the rankings spans multiple eras and includes numerous year-end No.1 finishes.
| Rank | Player | Weeks at No.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Novak Djokovic | 428 |
| 2 | Roger Federer | 310 |
| 3 | Pete Sampras | 286 |
| 4 | Ivan Lendl | 270 |
| 5 | Jimmy Connors | 268 |
| 6 | Rafael Nadal | 209 |
| 7 | John McEnroe | 170 |
| 8 | Björn Borg | 109 |
| 9 | Andre Agassi | 101 |
| 10 | Lleyton Hewitt | 80 |
Most Consecutive Weeks as ATP World No.1
Roger Federer (237 weeks) currently holds the record for the most consecutive ATP weeks ranked number 1 in the world.
Federer’s record run of weeks at number 1 started on the 2nd of February 2004 just after he won his second grand slam at the 2004 Australian Open and lasted until the 17th of August 2008, with Rafael Nadal replacing him as number 1.
During the 2000s and 2010s, the No.1 ranking was largely dominated by the “Big Three” — Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic — who together accumulated over 900 combined weeks at world No.1.
| Rank | Player | Weeks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Federer | 237 |
| 2 | Jimmy Connors | 160 |
| 3 | Ivan Lendl | 157 |
| 4 | Novak Djokovic | 122 |
| 5 | Pete Sampras | 102 |
Most Year-End ATP No.1 Rankings
Novak Djokovic holds the record for most year end number 1s with a total of eight to his name (2023, 2021, 2020, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2012, and 2011), followed by Pete Sampras with six, and Roger Federer, Jimmy Connors, and Rafael Nadal with five.
| Rank | Player | Year-End No.1s |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Novak Djokovic | 8 |
| 2 | Pete Sampras | 6 |
| 3 | Roger Federer | 5 |
| 4 | Jimmy Connors | 5 |
| 5 | Rafael Nadal | 5 |
FAQ
How often are ATP rankings updated?
ATP rankings are updated every Monday based on results from tournaments played during the previous week.
How many tournaments count towards ATP rankings?
A player’s ranking is based on their best 19 results over a 52-week period.
Who has spent the most weeks ranked No.1?
Novak Djokovic holds the record for most weeks ranked world No.1 in ATP history.
Who was the first ATP world No.1?
The first ATP world No.1 was Ilie Năstase in 1973.
How Many Points Do You Need to Be World No.1?
The number of points required to reach world No.1 varies each season depending on player performance. In recent years, the No.1 ranking has typically required between 10,000 and 15,000 ATP ranking points.