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Alexander Zverev becomes world number one, then loses Paris opener

Alexander Zverev has replaced Jannik Sinner atop the ATP rankings after securing the milestone in Vienna, but his first match as number one ended in defeat.

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Chapters · 2

  1. 1Alexander Zverev secures world number one ranking but loses Vienna semifinal
  2. 2Alexander Zverev becomes world number one, then loses Paris opener

Key moments · 9

Zverev enters Griekspoor match one win from top ranking

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Victory over Griekspoor guarantees Zverev the number one ranking

France24 ↗

Ranking breakthrough costs Zverev sleep before his next match

DIE WELT ↗

Zverev beats Fery to reach the Vienna semifinals

L'Équipe ↗

Semifinal defeat ends Zverev's Vienna title bid

DIE WELT ↗

Zverev becomes world number one

BBC ↗

Paris ceremony honours Zverev on reaching top ranking

L'Équipe ↗

Rafael Nadal sends a message after Zverev reaches number one

Tennishead ↗

Musetti beats Zverev in his Paris opening match

L'Équipe ↗

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10 articles

  1. Schwaches Debüt als Nummer eins – Zverev scheitert früh in Paris
    DIE WELT
  2. Sublime Musetti stuns world number one Zverev at Paris Masters
    World News CNA
  3. Alexander Zverev, éliminé d'entrée au Rolex Paris Masters pour ses débuts comme n°1 mondial : « Personne n'a à se justifier autant que moi »
    L'Équipe
  4. Tennis: Alexander Zverev tritt in Paris erstmals als Nummer eins an und verliert
    DER SPIEGEL - Schlagzeilen – Tops
  5. Musetti rovina la prima partita di Zverev da numero 1 al mondo: clamorosa eliminazione a Parigi
    Fanpage

2 articles

  1. Rafael Nadal sends message to Alexander Zverev after achieving the world number one ranking
    Tennishead
  2. Alexander Zverev rompió la hegemonía de Sinner y es el nuevo número uno del ranking ATP
    Perfil.com

8 articles

  1. Alexander Zverev honoré sur le court central du Rolex Paris Masters le jour où il est devenu numéro 1 mondial
    L'Équipe
  2. Alexander Zverev: cómo transformó un diagnóstico médico alarmante en el combustible para ser N° 1
    La Nacion
  3. Alexander Zverev rises to No. 1 men's tennis ranking after dominant season - ESPN Singapore
    ESPN Singapore
  4. Alexander Zverev Becomes 30th No. 1 In ATP History
    Forbes
  5. Zverev becomes deserved world number one - but sense of discomfort remains
    BBC

3 articles

  1. De Minaur stuns new number one Zverev in Vienna
    ABC Australia
  2. Zverev perde e si lamenta per le palline con l’arbitro: “Pensi sia normale usarle per giocare a tennis”
    Fanpage
  3. Zverev schimpft über Bälle und verliert in Wien
    DIE WELT

11 articles

  1. Kaum geschlafen, aber 6:0, 6:2 gewonnen—Zverev weiter in Bestform
    DIE WELT
  2. New tennis number one as Zverev finally reaches the top
    ABC Australia
  3. Zverev thrashes GB's Fery to reach Vienna semis
    BBC Sport
  4. Zverev repeats Wimbledon victory over Fery to reach Vienna semi-finals
    Sky Sports
  5. Alexander Zverev écrase Arthur Féry et se hisse dans le dernier carré à Vienne
    L'Équipe