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Alexander Zverev crowned year-end world No. 1 after Alcaraz's shock Shanghai Masters defeat

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What happened

Alexander Zverev has made history by clinching the year-end world No.

1 ranking for the very first time.

His remarkable journey to the top was amplified by Carlos Alcaraz's surprising defeat at the Shanghai Masters.

Key facts

  • 1 ranking for the very first time.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:43:44 UTC.

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