Rafael Nadal, making his comeback after five months out with a left foot injury, has moved up one place to fifth in the latest ATP rankings released on Monday with Novak Djokovic’s top spot at risk.
Deported and unable to defend his Australian Open title due to his vaccine status, Djokovic has a 2080-point advantage on number two ranked Daniil Medvedev and could be overtaken by the Russian or third-placed German Alexander Zverev should either win the first Grand Slam of the season in Melbourne.
Spaniard Nadal, the only Australian Open champion in the men’s draw after nine-time winner Djokovic’s deportation, moves into fifth spot ahead of Russian Andrey Rublev, who drops to sixth. – AFP
