Sport : Tennis

NO CHANGE AT THE TOP

26th June 2012, 05:04pm

Rafael Nadal: Stays as world number two

Rafael Nadal: Stays as world number two

Rafael Nadal's French Open success meant there was no change in the world's top four.

Had Nadal lost to Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros, the world number two would have slipped to third place in the ATP rankings behind Roger Federer.

As it was though, the Spaniard won the final in four sets to claim his seventh French Open crown and keep his number two ranking.

Djokovic remains at the summit with Roger Federer still third.

Briton Andy Murray stays fourth following his quarter-final defeat to David Ferrer in Paris.

The only change in the world's top 10 sees Mardy Fish, who did not play the French Open due to a recent heart scare, replaced in 10th spot by fellow American John Isner.

Monday's rankings will be used by the International Tennis Federation to help determine the field for the Olympics, an event Fish has said he will skip.

Fifty-six players will gain direct entry and the cut-off point currently looks to be around the 69 mark.

No country is allowed to field more than four players in the singles and with Spain the strongest male tennis nation, having four players in the top 16, world number 17 Feliciano Lopez will miss out.

Likewise, France have four players in the top 20, meaning world number 28

Julien Benneteau will be unable to play.

The full field for the tournament, to be held at Wimbledon, will be announced by the ITF on June 28.

Tennis Videos

    No retirement plans for Federer

    No retirement plans for Federer

    24-May-2013

    Roger Federer says he's still enjoying playing tennis and has no plans to retire just yet.

    Henman backs Murray decision

    Henman backs Murray decision

    22-May-2013

    Former British number one Tim Henman agrees with Andy Murray's decision to withdraw from the French Open to ensure he's fully fit for Wimbledon.

    Murray backs out

    Murray backs out

    22-May-2013

    Andy Murray is a doubt for Wimbledon after pulling out of the French Open with a back injury. Roger Federer gave his thoughts on Murray's back issues.

    Troicki has a McEnroe moment

    Troicki has a McEnroe moment

    16-May-2013

    Viktor Troicki has his own 'McEnroe moment' against Ernests Gulbis at the Rome Masters.

    Sky Bet

    Facebook Favourites