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

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. Zverev’s stellar season includes his inaugural Grand Slam triumphs at both the French Open and US Open.