Jun 12, 2017
Nadal up to No. 2 in world; Djokovic to No. 4
French Open men's champion Rafael Nadal has moved up two spots to No. 2 in the ATP rankings, his highest placing since October 2014. Novak Djokovic slid from No. 2 to No. 4 on Monday, his lowest status in 7 1/2 years.
The Canadian Press
PARIS — French Open men's champion Rafael Nadal has moved up two spots to No. 2 in the ATP rankings, his highest placing since October 2014.
Novak Djokovic slid from No. 2 to No. 4 on Monday, his lowest status in 7 1/2 years. He lost in the quarterfinals at Roland Garros, which he won a year ago.
Andy Murray retains his No. 1 ranking after a semifinal exit in Paris, and Stan Wawrinka stays at No. 3 after losing to Nadal 6-2, 6-3, 6-1 in Sunday's final.
Roger Federer is still No. 5 after missing the French Open for the second year in a row.
The next Grand Slam tournament, Wimbledon, starts on July 3.
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