Daniil Medvedev has returned to the Prime 5 for the primary time in nicely over a 12 months.
Chris OddoOctober 19, 20263 minute learn
Daniil Medvedev and Arthur Fils are again in acquainted territory, whereas Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and Arthur Gea are celebrating new career-high rankings within the wake of the Shanghai Masters.
Monday’s ATP rankings introduced vital motion all through the Prime 50, with the ultimate weeks of the season promising extra adjustments because the battle for locations on the ATP Finals in Turin intensifies.
Medvedev Returns to Prime 5
Former World No. 1 Daniil Medvedev climbed one spot to No. 5 in Monday’s ATP rankings, returning to the elite group after reaching the semifinals in Shanghai.
The 30-year-old Russian, who owns 3,660 rating factors, continues to construct momentum because the season attracts to an in depth. He’s again contained in the Prime 5 for the primary time because the 2025 Australian Open. The previous World No.1 additionally strengthened his place within the Race to Turin, the place he at present sits fifth if we enable for the truth that Jannik Sinner is not going to be taking part in in Turin.
Fils Again in Prime 10
Arthur Fils is again among the many world’s Prime 10, rising one spot to No. 10 with 3,325 factors.
The 22-year-old Frenchman returns to the celebrated group after briefly slipping exterior it earlier this month. With the ATP Finals approaching, Fils will look to consolidate his place through the European indoor swing. Fils is seventh within the Race to Turin and taking part in this week in Brussels.
Davidovich Fokina Hits Profession-Excessive No. 13
Foki caught fireplace in Shanghai, and the Spaniard is now sitting simply three spots from the Prime 10. Davidovich Fokina was one of many week’s greatest movers, hovering 13 locations from No. 26 to a career-high No. 13 after capturing his maiden Masters 1000 title in Shanghai, which was his third title of 2026.
The 27-year-old Spaniard defeated compatriot Rafael Jodar 1-6, 7-6(5), 6-4 in Sunday’s remaining, finishing a exceptional resurgence following a two-month harm layoff.
Gea Cracks Prime 50 at Profession-Excessive No. 44
France’s Arthur Gea continued his spectacular rise, leaping 12 locations to a career-high No. 44 after reaching his first Masters 1000 quarterfinal in Shanghai.
The 21-year-old, who reached the US Open quarterfinals from qualifying, scored notable victories over Ben Shelton and Jakub Mensik earlier than his marketing campaign ended with a retirement in opposition to eventual champion Davidovich Fokina. The breakthrough takes Gea into the Prime 50 for the primary time.
Race to Turin: Cobolli, Medvedev and Fils Look to Strengthen Their Positions
With the ATP Finals drawing nearer, three contenders have a chance to bolster their qualification hopes this week.
Flavio Cobolli, at present fifth within the Race with 3,540 factors, will compete in Lyon, whereas sixth-placed Daniil Medvedev (3,420) is within the area at Almaty. Arthur Fils, eighth with 3,325 factors, will search to strengthen his place in Brussels.
ATP Race to Turin – October 19, 2026
With Jannik Sinner not collaborating in Turin, the door is open for an extra contender to qualify. Rafael Jodar, Alex de Minaur and Novak Djokovic are amongst these nonetheless hoping to safe their locations within the eight-man area.
The ultimate Masters 1000 match of the season in Paris, starting November 2, will present one other alternative for gamers to make their transfer.
