As is usually the case after a Grand Slam, the ATP and WTA rankings received quite the shakeup after some noteworthy performances by players on both tours.
Here’s five players who had made an impact on their respective draws, as they pulled off multiple upsets to ensure they’re heading in the right direction up the rankings. (All photos from Getty Images)
1
Cori Gauff
Up to No. 141 from No. 313
It’s one thing to battle through the qualifying rounds of Wimbledon as a 15-year-old. But to beat five-time champion Venus Williams in the first round, win two more matches and only have your run stopped by the eventual winner, Simona Halep? That’s the stuff legends are made of. The teen prodigy showed she’s ready for the game’s biggest stages as she tries to keep her momentum going while playing a limited schedule.
2
Sam Querrey
Up to No. 39 from No. 65