Federer overtakes Murray as world No 2

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Andy Murray has lost the world number two spot to Roger Federer in the latest ATP rankings released on Monday, after his defeat to Novak Djokovic in the Madrid Masters final.

The Scot played well in Spain, but by failing to successfully defend his title, he drops below Federer ahead of the Italian Open this week.

Djokovic retains his massive lead on his closest challengers at the top of the rankings. Australia’s Nick Kyrgios moves back into the top 20 thanks to his run to the quarter-finals in Madrid.

Bopanna slips to 13th Rohan Bopanna on Monday lost two places in the latest ATP doubles ranking table to be 13th after failing to defend his Madrid Open title along with Romanian partner Florin Mergea.

Bopanna needs to be in top-10 before the June 6 cut off date to get a direct entry into the Rio Olympics Games. He will have then luxury of choosing a partner of his choice for the elite tournament.

leander Paesmoved up to 54 with a gain of three places.

In the singles, out of action Yuki Bhambri slipped to 129, a loss of seven places.

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