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Alexander Zverev set to join Roger Federer and Ivan Lendl on exclusive list when he becomes world number one

Alexander Zverev is on the verge of claiming the world number one ranking, needing only to advance to the quarter-finals at his upcoming tournament to secure the top spot. This achievement will mark him as the 30th man to reach the pinnacle of the sport during the Open Era.

Furthermore, Zverev is poised to become only the sixth player in history to hold the top ranking at both the junior and senior levels, joining an exclusive group that includes Roger Federer, Ivan Lendl, Stefan Edberg, Marcelo Rios, and Andy Roddick. Despite recent debates regarding the impact of injuries to rivals like Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner on the rankings, Zverev is set to conclude the season as the world leader following his major title victories at Roland Garros and the US Open.

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