Federer returns to top 10

Melbourne, Jan 30: Swiss legend Roger Federer returned to the top 10 in the Association of Tennis Professiols (ATP) men’s singles rankings released on Monday, after winning his fifth Australian Open singles title here.

Federer, who defeated Spanish great Rafael dal on Sunday 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, jumped seven positions and is now placed 10th, reports Efe.

British Andy Murray continued to lead the rankings and dal came in the sixth place.

Cadian Milos Raonic fell to fourth place, while Serbian Novak Djokovic remained in the second spot.

The current ATP rankings and point scores are as follows:

1. Andy Murray (Scotland) 11,540 points

2. Novak Djokovic (Serbia) 9,825

3. Stan Wawrinka (Switzerland) 5,695

4. Milos Raonic (Cada) 4,930

5. Kei Nishikori (Japan) 4,830

6. Rafael dal (Spain) 4,385

7. Marin Cilic (Croatia) 3,560

8. Dominic Thiem (Austria) 3,505

9. Gael Monfils (France) 3,445

10. Roger Federer (Switzerland) 3,260. IANS