Djokovic remains on the podium of the ATP rankings. The top 10 positions of the ranking change little with the German Aexander Zverev gaining one spot, occupying the sixth position, ahead of the Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas who loses one. Alex De Minaur, tenth, enters the Top-Ten, best career ranking for the 24-year-old Australian. Retains the fourth place Jannick Sinner. On the podium remain, indeed, Djokovic, Alcaraz, and Medvedev. Dropped to no.672 Rafael Nadal, who made his return to Brisbane last week after almost a year marked by injuries, has climbed back to a still far from the top 451st place (+221). Beaten in the third round, he will not be at the Australian Open, the first Slam of the season, due to a micro muscle tear. Among other Italians, Lorenzo Musetti (25th) gains two positions and Matteo Arnaldi (41st) three. Stable Lorenzo Sonego (46th). Top 10 positions of the updated ATP ranking: 1. Novak Djokovic (Srb) 11055 points 2. Carlos Alcaraz (Spa) 8855 3. Daniil Medvedev (Rus) 7555 4. Jannik Sinner (Ita) 6490 5. Andrey Rublev (Rus) 5010 6. Alexander Zverev (Ger) 4275 (+1) 7. Stefanos Tsitsipas (Gre) 4025 (-1) 8. Holger Rune (Dan) 3815 9. Hubert Hurkacz (Pol) 3320 10. Alex De Minaur (Aus) 2950 (+2).
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Djokovic's words to children
There is still a desire to win for the Serbian who, as always, is a source of inspiration for millions of athletes. In recent days, the video of a year ago in which Djokovic was addressing children has returned strongly on social media timelines. "Stefanos and I come from two relatively small nations that do not have a tennis tradition". So began Nole after the victory of the Australian Open last year referring to Tsitsipas: "We did not have great tennis players to inspire us, who have played at high levels in professional tennis. So I think the message for all young tennis players around the world who are watching us right now and dreaming of being here, like me and Stefanos, I tell you: dream big because everything is possible".
Words that have gone around the globe and have gone viral in these days preceding the very beginning of the Australian Grand Slam. "Do not let anyone take away your dreams. No matter where you come from - Djokovic continued - I am convinced that the harder your childhood was, the more challenges and difficulties you faced, the stronger you will become. Stefanos and I are proof of this. Nurture your dreams, water them like flowers until you find a person on Earth who will accept, embrace, and support your dreams. Find this person and dream big because you can do it".
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