Tennis- Andy Murray has back to third spot in the world

Posted on Apr 7 2015 - 1:23pm by IBC News Bureau

Britain number one Andy Murray has climbed back to third spot in the world rankings after reaching Miami Open final, while Rafael Nadal slipped to his worst position in two years, having slumped to fifth in the rankings.

Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic reasserted his authority on top of the rankings with 13,205 points after winning his fifth Miami Open title.

Moreover, 17-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer is second with Kei Nishikori regaining his spot at fourth.

Rankings as of April 6:

  1. Novak Djokovic (SRB) 13 205 points
  2. Roger Federer (SUI) 8895
  3. Andy Murray (GBR) 6060 (+1)
  4. Kei Nishikori (JPN) 5280 (+1)
  5. Rafael Nadal (ESP) 5255 (-2)
  6. Milos Raonic (CAN) 5070
  7. David Ferrer (ESP) 4670
  8. Tomas Berdych (CZE) 4510 (+1)
  9. Stan Wawrinka (SUI) 4405 (-1)
  10. Marin Cilic (CRO) 3360.