Medvedev Replaces Djokovic as World Number One Two Weeks Before Wimbledon

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Russia’s Daniil Medvedev has replaced Novak Djokovic at the top of the world rankings, two weeks before a Wimbledon, where he will not be allowed to play. Wimbledon has been stripped of its ranking points over its decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players over the Russian invasion of Ukraine. However, that decision means Medvedev, 26, is likely to increase his lead over Djokovic at the end of the tournament because the Serb is defending champion so has more ranking points to lose. Djokovic has dropped to world number three, with the injured Alexander Zverev rising to second. It is the…

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