Zverev Secures First ATP No. 1 Ranking

Alexander Zverev secured the points needed to become the ATP’s world No. 1 for the first time, beating Tallon Griekspoor 6-4, 7-5 in the Vienna Open on Thursday. The ranking change is due to take effect when the updated standings are published Monday. The victory in the round of 16 ensured Zverev would move ahead of Jannik Sinner. Zverev, 29, will become the 30th man to hold the top spot since the ATP rankings began in 1973, and Germany’s second men’s No. 1 after Boris Becker. “It is very special,” Zverev said after the match. He described the ranking milestone as different from winning a tournament title, adding that he was pleased to see No. 1 set to appear beside his name in the next rankings. Zverev’s win was followed by an on-court celebration with his team. In Vienna, he also credited the people who have worked with him for much of his career, saying they had been on tour together for almost 14 years. He called the achievement a team accomplishment. Sinner’s decision to end his season in early October to recover from a knee injury opened the way for Zverev to rise to the top. Carlos Alcaraz was competing in Vienna on Thursday, advancing to the quarterfinals with a win...