Men's Tennis ATP Rankings 2024

From legends of the game to rising stars, here are the current 2024 ATP Rankings. Updated daily, this is the current Men’s ATP ranking based on their tournament performances this year. It’s a snapshot of the tennis elite, with points awarded for different stages in tournaments like the Grand Slam, ATP Tour Masters 1000, ATP Cup, ATP 500, and ATP 250.

This year, the rankings spotlight the intense competition between Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic. The rankings are important not just for player seedings but also for qualifications in big events like the ATP Finals.

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Understanding the Tennis ATP Rankings

The ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) Rankings are a critical part of professional men’s tennis, determining the standings of players based on their performance in tournaments over a rolling 52-week period. Here is everything you need to know about calculating rankings.

1. Overview of ATP Rankings

The ATP Rankings determine the entry and seeding in all ATP tournaments, including the Grand Slams. Players earn points based on their performance in these tournaments, and their ranking reflects their accumulated points over the past 52 weeks.

2. Eligible Tournaments

Only points earned from specific tournaments contribute to a player’s ranking:

Grand Slam Tournaments: The four major tournaments (Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, US Open).
ATP Finals: The year-end championship for the top 8 players.
ATP Tour Masters 1000: Nine tournaments offering significant points.
ATP 500 Tournaments: Thirteen tournaments with 500 points for the winner.
ATP 250 Tournaments: Around 40 tournaments with 250 points for the winner.
Challenger and Futures Events: Lower-tier tournaments that offer fewer points.

3. Ranking Calculation

The ATP rankings are based on the total points a player earns from the following:

Their best 18 results from all eligible tournaments (in the past 52 weeks).
For top players, mandatory events include the four Grand Slams and eight of the nine ATP Masters 1000 tournaments (with some exceptions).

4. Points System

Players earn points based on how far they advance in a tournament. The more prestigious the tournament = the more points. Here is a breakdown of the points awarded at different types of tournaments:

Grand Slam Tournaments

Winner: 2,000 points
Runner-up: 1,200 points
Semi-finalist: 720 points
Quarter-finalist: 360 points
Round of 16: 180 points
Round of 32: 90 points
Round of 64: 45 points
Round of 128: 10 points

ATP Finals

Champion: 1,500 points
Final Win: 500 points
Semi-final Win: 400 points
Round-robin Win: 200 points

ATP Tour Masters 1000

Winner: 1,000 points
Runner-up: 600 points
Semi-finalist: 360 points
Quarter-finalist: 180 points
Round of 16: 90 points
Round of 32: 45 points
Round of 64: 25 points

ATP 500

Winner: 500 points
Runner-up: 300 points
Semi-finalist: 180 points
Quarter-finalist: 90 points
Round of 16: 45 points
Round of 32: 20 points

ATP 250

Winner: 250 points
Runner-up: 150 points
Semi-finalist: 90 points
Quarter-finalist: 45 points
Round of 16: 20 points
Round of 32: 10 points

Challenger & Futures Events

Lower-tier tournaments that offer fewer points.

5. Ranking Updates

The rankings are updated weekly – usually on Monday. Points from a tournament are dropped exactly 52 weeks after the event.

6. Special Cases

Protected Ranking: Injured players can use their previous ranking to enter tournaments for a specific period after their return.
Zero-Pointer Penalties: If a player withdraws or does not compete in mandatory events without valid reasons, they can receive a zero-pointer, affecting their ranking.

7. Impact of Rankings

Rankings influence various aspects of a player’s career:

Tournament Entry and Seeding: Higher-ranked players get direct entry and better seedings in tournaments.
Sponsorship and Earnings: Top rankings attract more lucrative sponsorship deals.
End-of-Year Bonuses: Players finishing the year in top positions receive significant bonuses.