Ranking Watch: Krejcikova Reenters Top 10, De Minaur Hits New High at No. 6

The third Grand Slam of the 2024 season, Wimbledon, concluded last week with titles for Alcaraz and Krejcikova. After successfully defending his title, Alcaraz’s world ranking remains at No. 3, while Krejcikova returns to the Top 10 with her championship win.

Alex de Minaur

De Minaur Climbs to New High at No. 6

De Minaur achieved his best performance at Wimbledon this year, winning four consecutive matches to reach the quarterfinals. Unfortunately, due to a hip injury, the Australian No. 1 had to withdraw from his quarterfinal match against Djokovic. Nonetheless, De Minaur’s world ranking rose three places this week to No. 6, setting a new personal best.

Musetti

Musetti Returns to Top 20

The 22-year-old Italian, Musetti, reached the semifinals at Wimbledon for the first time, winning two five-set battles during his run, including the quarterfinal victory over Fritz. Although he lost in the semifinal to Serbian legend Djokovic, Musetti’s world ranking rose nine spots to No. 16, just two positions shy of his previous highest ranking.

French Teenager Fils Sets New Highest Ranking

The 20-year-old French player, Fils, defeated Stricker, Hurkacz, and Safiulin consecutively at Wimbledon before losing to De Minaur in the fourth round, achieving his best Grand Slam result. Fils’ world ranking climbed six places this week to No. 28, setting a new career-high.

Agut Reenters Top 100

The 36-year-old Spanish veteran, Agut, reached the Round of 16 at Wimbledon, defeating another former Top 10 player, Fognini, in a five-setter in the third round. His world ranking jumped 37 spots this week to No. 75, returning him to the Top 100.

Krejcikova

Krejcikova Returns to Top 10 with Championship Win

Krejcikova’s world ranking reached a personal high of No. 2 in March 2022. At the start of this season, she was ranked No. 10, but a series of injuries kept her off the court for two months, leading to a four-match losing streak upon her return and a drop out of the Top 30. With her Wimbledon title, her world ranking rose to No. 10 this week.

Paulini

Paulini Enters Top 5 for First Time

The “Italian Steel Cannon,” Paulini, reached back-to-back Grand Slam finals at the French Open and Wimbledon this year, becoming the first female player since Serena Williams in 2016 to achieve this feat. Paulini’s world ranking improved further after Wimbledon, moving up from No. 7 to No. 5.

Sun LuLu

Sun LuLu Joins Top 100 for First Time

New Zealand-born Chinese player Sun LuLu shone at Wimbledon, advancing to the quarterfinals as a qualifier, defeating Zheng Qinwen, Zhu Lin, and Raducanu along the way. Sun LuLu saw a significant rise in her world ranking, moving from No. 123 to No. 53, securing her first main draw berth at a Grand Slam event at the US Open this year.

Raducanu

Raducanu Reenters Top 100

British star Raducanu, who made a comeback on grass, delivered impressive performances, reaching the semifinals in Nottingham, the quarterfinals in Eastbourne, and the Round of 16 at Wimbledon. Her world ranking rose to No. 94 this week, securing her spot in the main draw at the US Open. This marks Raducanu’s first return to the Top 100 since April 2023.