By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Monday, March 3, 2025
This past week saw thrilling action at the ATP 500 events in Dubai and Acapulco, leading to some unexpected outcomes and noticeable shifts in the rankings. Discover which players are making significant strides…
Machac Makes Top 20 Debut
Tomas Machac celebrated a remarkable achievement by securing his first ATP title on Saturday in Acapulco, overcoming Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in a stunning final. This victory marks the Czech star’s entry into the Top-20, landing at No. 20.
At just 24 years old, he proudly holds the title of the highest-ranked Czech player this week.
Tsitsipas Reclaims Top-10 Spot
After clinching the title in Dubai, Stefanos Tsitsipas has surged back into the Top-10, now positioned at No. 9.
The 26-year-old Greek, once a World No. 3, finds himself back in the upper echelon for the first time since the Roland-Garros last year.
Soaring Americans
American talents Alex Michelsen and Brandon Nakashima both reached new career milestones today. Michelsen ascended from No. 34 to No. 32, while Nakashima surged nine spots after reaching his first 500 semifinal in Acapulco.
Among his peers, Learner Tien made the most remarkable leap, soaring 15 spots to achieve a career-high ranking at No. 68. He is the second-highest ranked teenager on the ATP Tour, trailing only Jakub Mensik, after reaching the quarterfinals in Acapulco before being defeated by Tomas Machac.
Notable Career Highs
Camilo Ugo Carabelli, +8 to No. 61
Luca Nardi, +12 to No. 67
Zizou Bergs, +3 to No. 53
Quentin Halys +18 to No. 59
Djere’s Remarkable Rise
Laslo Djere from Serbia is the standout riser within the ATP’s Top 100, elevating 29 spots to No. 74 after clinching the title in Santiago—his first ATP trophy since 2020.
