Biggest ATP Moves of the Week

Musetti Marches: Into the Top 10 

Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti was a standout, moving up two spots in the rankings from No. 11 to No. 9. The stylish 23-year-old continued to show why clay is his favourite surface, navigating a tricky draw with poise. His week included a statement win over 17th seed Stefanos Tsitsipas (No. 19 ATP) in the third round, followed by an upset of sixth seed Alex De Minaur (No. 8 ATP). He then made short work of Lucky Loser Gabriel Diallo  (No. 78 ATP) in the quarterfinals before running into a red-hot Draper (No. 6 ATP) in the semis. Musetti is proving he can hang with the game’s best on any surface and now finds himself inside the top 10.

Cerundolo Climbs: Argentine Cracks Top 20 

Argentina’s Francisco Cerundolo quietly put together a standout performance of his own, jumping three spots from No. 21 to No. 18. The 26-year-old baseliner had one of the most eye-catching wins of the tournament when he sent top seed Alexander Zverev (No. 2 ATP) packing in the fourth round. Prior to that, he had already shown solid form, and his quarterfinal victory over Jakob Mensik (No. 24 ATP) in a grueling three-setter demonstrated his resilience. Though his run ended at the hands of the eventual champion Ruud (No. 15 ATP), Cerundolo’s showing in Madrid suggests he's far from finished climbing the ranks.

Diallo’s Dream: Lucky Loser Soars 

Perhaps the most inspiring story of the week came from Gabriel Diallo, the 23-year-old Canadian who pulled off one of the most unexpected jumps in recent ATP memory. Starting the week ranked No. 78, Diallo surged 24 spots up the ladder to No. 54 after a dream run that nearly didn’t happen at all. He lost in the final round of qualifying to Borna Coric (No. 84 ATP) but got a second chance as a Lucky Loser. From there, Diallo made the most of it. He battled past former world No. 10 Cameron Norrie (No. 91 ATP) in a gritty three-setter in the third round, then stunned 15th seed Grigor Dimitrov  (No. 15 ATP) in the fourth round in another three-set thriller. His dream run ended in the quarterfinals against Musetti, but the message was clear: Diallo has arrived, and he’s dangerous.

Ruud Rises: Norwegian Claims First Masters 1000 Title in Madrid

The biggest headline of the week, without question, belongs to Casper Ruud. The 26-year-old Norwegian skyrocketed eight spots up the ATP rankings, moving from No. 15 to No. 7 after capturing his maiden Masters 1000 title in Madrid. Ruud was a man on a mission throughout the tournament, taking down a series of seeded players in impressive fashion. He started by eliminating the 23rd seed Sebastian Korda (No. 25 ATP) in the 3rd round. From there, his run only got tougher, and more impressive. In the 4th round, he stunned third seed Taylor Fritz (No. 4 ATP), then ousted 9th seed Daniil Medvedev (No. 11 ATP) in the quarterfinals. After a straight-set win over 20th Francisco Cerundolo (No. 21 ATP) in the semis, Ruud capped his dream week by edging out 5th seed Jack Draper (No. 6 ATP) in a thrilling three-set final; his only dropped set of the tournament. Not only was this Ruud’s first Masters 1000 crown, but it also signaled a potential turning point in his career as he reasserts himself among the elite.

Draper Delivers: Briton Breaks into ATP Top 5 

Speaking of Jack Draper, the 23-year-old Brit also had a week to remember. While he fell just short in the final, his strong run was enough to nudge him up one spot in the ATP rankings from No. 6 to a career-high No. 5. Draper came into Madrid with confidence, and he didn’t drop a set until that final clash against Ruud. Along the way, he dispatched Tallon Griekspoor (No. 35 ATP) in the second round and advanced past Matteo Berrettini(No. 32 ATP) in the third after the Italian retired after a set. He then swept past 11th seed Tommy Paul  (No. 13 ATP) in straight sets in the fourth round, brushed off Matteo Arnaldi (No. 37 ATP) in the quarters, and outlasted Lorenzo Musetti (No. 11 ATP) in the semis. Despite the loss in the final, Draper’s consistency and court presence all week hinted that he may soon be in contention for even bigger titles.

Final Thoughts

With Roland Garros just around the corner, these ranking moves are more than just numbers—they’re signals of momentum, confidence, and form. Casper Ruud’s long-awaited Masters breakthrough, Draper’s rising dominance, and Diallo’s underdog surge made this one of the most entertaining and consequential weeks in recent ATP memory. The clay season is heating up, and if Madrid was any indication, we’re in for a wild ride.