A record-setting title win at the Cincinnati Masters 2012 solidified Roger Federer’s hold of the world number one ranking, increasing the ranking points-deficit between him and number two Djokovic to more than 900 points from 75 points last weekend. Djokovic retained his ranking points as he’s a defending finalist at the Cincinnati event. Still in number three is Rafael Nadal while defending champion Andy Murray stayed in fourth with a significant decline in ranking points as he crashed out early in the tournament.
Here’s the ATP World Tour Rankings as of August 20, 2012 (the corresponding ranking points can be seen on the right column of the page):
[1] Federer, Roger (SUI)
[2] Djokovic, Novak (SRB)
[3] Nadal, Rafael (ESP)
[4] Murray, Andy (GBR)
[5] Ferrer, David (ESP)
[6] Tsonga, Jo Wilfried (FRA)
[7] Berdych, Tomas (CZE)
[8] Del Potro, Juan Martin (ARG)
[9] Tipsarevic, Janko (SRB)
[10] Isner, John (USA)
