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Alexander Zverev begins reign as world number one at Paris Masters

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Last updated Nov 3, 2026

Alexander Zverev begins reign as world number one at Paris Masters
Summary

Alexander Zverev has officially taken over as the world number one after winning against Tallon Griekspoor in the Vienna Open round of 16. This marks Zverev's first tournament at the top spot, succeeding Jannik Sinner. A look back highlights how legends Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer performed upon reaching this milestone, with Djokovic winning the Canadian Open and Nadal losing in the US Open semi-finals during their respective debuts. Zverev will seek to continue his success in the ongoing Paris Masters.

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  • •Zverev became the 30th official world number one on November 1, 2026.
  • •Zverev defeated Griekspoor in the Vienna Open to claim the top ranking.
  • •Djokovic won the Canadian Open after becoming number one in 2011.
  • •Nadal lost in the US Open semi-finals after achieving number one in 2008.
  • •Federer won the Australian Open and competed in Davis Cup after debuting as number one in 2004.
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  • 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — How Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer performed in their first events as world number one
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Alexander Zverev became the 30th official world number one on Monday. Zverev snatched the top spot from Jannik Sinner after defeating Tallon Griekspoor in the...

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