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Novak Djokovic’s wife Jelena sends rare message as Alexander Zverev benefits from Carlos Alcaraz’s Shanghai Masters heartbreak

Alexander Zverev recently benefited from Carlos Alcaraz's Shanghai Masters heartbreak, with the Spaniard's loss confirming that the two-time Grand Slam champion would end the 2026 season as the World

By Riddhi Acharya · Sportskeeda

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 7:17 AM

Key Things to Know

Jelena Djokovic congratulated Alexander Zverev after he secured the year-end ATP World No. 1 ranking.
Carlos Alcaraz's early Shanghai Masters exit and Jannik Sinner's knee injury confirmed Zverev's top ranking.
Zverev won his first two Grand Slam titles in 2026 at the French Open and US Open.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Novak Djokovic's wife Jelena shared a rare public message congratulating Alexander Zverev after the German secured the year-end ATP World No. 1 ranking. Zverev confirmed the top spot following Carlos Alcaraz's early exit at the Shanghai Masters, compounded by Jannik Sinner missing the remainder of the season with a knee injury.

Zverev enjoyed a landmark 2026 campaign that included capturing Grand Slam titles at both the French Open and the US Open. Meanwhile, he remains active at the Shanghai Masters, having defeated Yibing Wu and Quentin Halys to set up a round-of-16 clash with Alexander Bublik.

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