Serena, Murray continue to top rankings

Russian Maria Sharapova moved four spots to 258. Venus Williams moved up one place to No. 12. Despite Rafael Nadal triumphing at Monte Carlo Open and Barcelona Open, the men's top-5 in the ATP rankings was unchanged.

Published : May 08, 2017 17:59 IST

Serena Williams, despite skipping many tournaments this year because of pregnancy, continues to hold the top spot.

Serena Williams continues to occupy the first rank in the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) rankings, followed by Angelique Kerber from Germany and Karolina Pliskova from Czech Republic.

Garbine Muguruza from Spain moved two places up and is currently placed at number four. Russian Maria Sharapova moved four spots to 258. Venus Williams moved up one place to No. 12.

Despite Rafael Nadal triumphing at Monte Carlo Open and Barcelona Open, the men's top-5 in the ATP rankings was unchanged. Andy Murray holds the top spot in the ATP rankings, followed by Novak Djokovic, Stan Wawrinka and Federer at two, three and four. Nadal, who's off to a brilliant start in the clay season, sits at fifth.

Marin Cilic overtook Kei Nishikori to be seventh. Tomas Berdych slid two spots to 14th.

WTA Rankings: 1. Serena Williams (7010 points) 2. Angelique Kerber (6945) 3. Karolina Pliskova (5946) 4. Garbine Muguruza (4627) 5. Dominika Cibulkova (4475).

ATP Rankings: 1. Andy Murray (11270 points) 2. Novak Djokovic (7085) 3. Stan Wawrinka (5685) 4. Roger Federer (5125) 5. Rafael Nadal (4375).