Overview
- The ATP ranking released June 15 places Novak Djokovic at world No. 8, his lowest position since November 2022.
- Daniil Medvedev moved above Djokovic to No. 7 after a semi-final run in the Dutch grass-court event, contributing directly to Djokovic’s fall.
- Djokovic’s limited 2026 schedule and his third-round loss to Joao Fonseca at Roland Garros reduced his points haul and amplified the ranking shift.
- With Carlos Alcaraz withdrawn, Djokovic is assured of a top-eight Wimbledon seed but being outside the top four makes an earlier matchup with a top-four player more likely.
- The rankings remain volatile because players defend points from events like Halle, so Medvedev and Djokovic could swap places again and Wimbledon is widely viewed as Djokovic’s best remaining chance at a 25th Grand Slam.