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Zverev aims for first ATP world number one ranking in Vienna

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 12:00 AM

Last updated Oct 28, 2026

Zverev aims for first ATP world number one ranking in Vienna
Summary

Alexander Zverev is competing at the Vienna Open, where he can secure the ATP world number one ranking for the first time in his career. After winning his opening match against Martin Landaluce in three sets, Zverev will need to advance to the quarter-finals to achieve this milestone. If successful, he will become the 30th player in ATP history to reach the top ranking, following Ilie Nastase, the first official world number one in 1973. Nastase held the top position for 40 weeks during his career.

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  • •Zverev has won two Grand Slam titles this year.
  • •He needs one more win in Vienna to become world number one.
  • •Ilie Nastase was the first official world number one in 1973.
  • •Nastase's career included seven Grand Slam titles.
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Alexander Zverev has the opportunity to achieve the world number one ranking for the first time in his career. The German superstar, who has won...

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