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Djokovic drops to No. 12; Rybakina reaches No. 1 in women's ranking

ESPN Tennis • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 11:46 AM

Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Djokovic drops to No. 12; Rybakina reaches No. 1 in women's ranking

Summary

Novak Djokovic has fallen to No. 12 in the ATP rankings as of September 14, 2026. This marks the first time since October 2002 that neither Djokovic, Roger Federer, nor Rafael Nadal are in the top 10. Meanwhile, Elena Rybakina has overtaken Aryna Sabalenka to become the new No. 1 in the women's rankings. The shakeup in rankings reflects recent performances on the tour, impacting the competitive heading into upcoming tournaments.

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Key Details

•Novak Djokovic drops to No. 12 in ATP rankings.
•This is the first time since 2002 that Djokovic, Federer, and Nadal are unranked in top 10.
•Elena Rybakina replaces Aryna Sabalenka at No. 1 in women's rankings.
•The ATP and WTA tournaments are ongoing, affecting player standings.
•Rankings are crucial for seeding in upcoming competitions.

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12:38 PMESPN Tennis — Djokovic drops from top 10; Rybakina tops women

What they're saying

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Novak Djokovic dropping to No. 12 marks the first time since October 2002 that neither he nor the retired Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal appear in the top 10 of tennis rankings. Elena Rybakina replaces Sabalenka at No. 1 on the women's ranking.
— ESPN Tennis

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