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Novak Djokovic's ranking slide ends 'Big Three' 23-year run in top 10

Tennis: US Open: Novak Djokovic of Serbia in action, reacts on the court vs Mariano Navone of Argentina during a Men's Singles First Round match at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. 
Flushing, NY 8/30/2026 
CREDIT: Erick W. Rasco (Photo by Eri

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Novak Djokovic has slipped to 12 in the world rankings

Novak Djokovic's fall down the ATP rankings following his first-round exit at the US Open means no member of the 'Big Three' is in the top 10 for the first time in almost 24 years.

Djokovic is the last member of the trio left, with Rafael Nadal having retired at the end of the 2024 season and Roger Federer following the 2022 Laver Cup.

The ATP rankings were updated on Monday after the conclusion of the US Open and Djokovic has dropped seven places to 12th after his shock defeat to Mariano Navone at Flushing Meadows.

It is the first time the 39-year-old Serbian has been outside the top 10 since between November 2017 and July 2018 following an elbow injury.

The ‘Big Three’ have been a constant feature in the top 10 since Federer broke through in October 2002, with Nadal keeping his place there between April 2005 and March 2023.

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