Alexander Zverev secures world No. 1 ranking after Vienna win
Alexander Zverev beat Tallon Griekspoor in Vienna and is now set to become world No. 1 in men's tennis.
Germany's Alexander Zverev has clinched the world No. 1 ranking in men's tennis. He beat Tallon Griekspoor 6-4, 7-5 at the ATP 500 event in Vienna, according to France 24.
The 29-year-old will move to the top of the ATP rankings on Monday, November 2, France 24 reports. He will replace Jannik Sinner.
Deutsche Welle and France 24 both say Zverev is the second German man to hold the top spot, after Boris Becker. France 24 puts Becker's time at No. 1 in 1991. It also says Zverev will be the 30th player to reach No. 1.
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- Deutsche WelleGermany's Alexander Zverev clinches tennis No. 1 rankingThu, Oct 29, 6:24 PM EDT
- France 24Tennis: Alexander Zverev guaranteed to become world No. 1Fri, Oct 30, 6:34 AM EDT
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