Tennis Players To Reach 10,000-Point Mark in ATP Rankings ft. Sinner, Djokovic & More

Jannik Sinner has recently created headlines as the latest player to join the exclusive club of tennis stars who have crossed the 10,000-point mark in the ATP rankings. These rankings are an essential part of tennis, determining a player’s standing in the sport. The rankings often change as the margins between players are slim, but there are moments when players dominate and create a substantial gap.

The ATP ranking system, which was introduced in 1973, has undergone many alterations over the years. The way points are calculated today is different from the past, meaning tennis icons from before the 1990s won’t appear in this list. Intriguingly, some renowned names like Lleyton Hewitt (9,890 points), Andy Roddick (9,852), and Carlos Alcaraz (9,815) have just missed out on the key moment.

Considering that, let us now dive into the list of tennis players who have achieved this notable feat of crossing 10,000 points.

8. Andre Agassi: 10,739 points

Andre Agassi, one of the most famous names in tennis, managed to gather 10,739 points in the ATP rankings. An eight-time Grand Slam champion, Agassi reached this benchmark on August 21, 1995, following his achievements at the 1994 US Open and 1995 Australian Open. He also safeguarded the Paris Masters title in 1994. Agassi spent 101 weeks as World No. 1 during his career, strengthening his place in the history of tennis.

7. Daniil Medvedev: 10,780 points

Daniil Medvedev accessed the 10,000-point club in February 2022, hitting a total of 10,780 points. His intense rivalry with Novak Djokovic during this time was a key highlight of his career. The Russian tennis star defeated Djokovic in straight sets to achieve the 2021 US Open, one of the biggest achievements of his career. His reliable performances helped him achieve this milestone, becoming one of the top-ranked players in modern tennis.

6. Pete Sampras: 11,005 points

Tennis great Pete Sampras was the first player to cross the 11,000-point threshold, gathering 11,005 points on November 8, 1997. At that time, Sampras was a dominant force in men’s tennis, having won titles at the Australian Open, Wimbledon, Cincinnati Masters, and Paris Masters. Sampras’ strong serve and all-court play style made him one of the most successful players of his era.

5. Jannik Sinner: 11,180 points

Italian tennis sensation Jannik Sinner became the first male player from his country to secure the World No. 1 spot in June 2024. Sinner achieved a total of 11,180 points after a stellar season, winning six titles, including the Australian Open, US Open, Miami Open, Cincinnati Masters, Halle Open, and Rotterdam Open. He also made it to the quarterfinals of every tournament he participated in that season, marking his rise as a force to reckon with.

4. Andy Murray: 12,685 points

Andy Murray, the British star and part of the famous ‘Big 4,’ reached a career-high 12,685 points in 2016. Murray had a memorable 2016 season, winning Wimbledon, ATP Finals, Italian Open, Shanghai Masters, and Paris Masters, while finishing as a runner-up at the Australian Open and French Open. His unstoppable effort that year helped him reach World No. 1 for the first time on November 7, 2016, and secure his place among the tennis elites.

3. Rafael Nadal: 15,390 points

Rafael Nadal, known as the ‘King of Clay,’ became the second tennis player to surpass the 15,000-point mark in April 2009, with a total of 15,390 points. Nadal’s extraordinary dominance on clay courts helped him win the French Open, Australian Open, and Wimbledon, while also protecting titles at the Canadian Open, Monte-Carlo Masters, and several other tournaments. His consistency and physical style of play made him one of the toughest competitors in tennis.

2. Roger Federer: 15,903 points

Roger Federer, widely recognised as one of the greatest tennis players of all time, became the first player to break the 15,000-point barrier in November 2006. Federer’s total of 15,903 points came after his success at the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and US Open, while he finished as the runner-up at the French Open. His elegant playing style and consistency allowed him to command the rankings from 2004 to 2008.

1. Novak Djokovic: 16,950 points

Novak Djokovic tops this distinguished list, having amassed an enthralling 16,950 points on June 6, 2016. At that time, Djokovic had won a historic feat by holding all four Grand Slam titles concurrently, having won Wimbledon and the US Open in 2015 and the Australian Open and French Open in 2016. Djokovic’s all-around skills, mental toughness, and uniformity make him one of the most successful players in tennis history.

In conclusion, reaching the 10,000-point mark is a rare and notable achievement that only a few players have managed to attain. It represents consistent excellence and dominance in the sport, and the players on this list have all left their mark in the history of tennis.

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