{"id":98389,"date":"2026-02-23T08:00:34","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T13:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/?p=98389"},"modified":"2026-02-22T23:05:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T04:05:17","slug":"biggest-movers-atp-top-100-etcheverry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/2026\/02\/23\/biggest-movers-atp-top-100-etcheverry\/","title":{"rendered":"Biggest Movers in the ATP Top 100 this Week Including Tomas Martin Etcheverry"},"content":{"rendered":"

The biggest movers in the ATP Top 100 this week reflect the volatility that follows a packed stretch of the calendar. The action was highlighted by Carlos Alcaraz\u2019s dominant title defense in Doha and Tomas Martin Etcheverry\u2019s maiden ATP triumph in Rio. These ATP 500 events, alongside Sebastian Korda\u2019s impressive title run in Delray Beach, propelled several rising players to career highs while punishing those unable to defend points. Alcaraz widens his lead at No. 1, but much of the mid-to-upper tier has been reshuffled by a mix of breakthroughs and resurgences.<\/span><\/p>\n

Moving Up<\/span><\/h2>\n

Tomas Martin Etcheverry: +18 (to No. 33)<\/span><\/h4>\n

The 26-year-old Argentine stepped into the spotlight by capturing his first ATP Tour title in Rio, overcoming three prior final losses. Seeded eighth, Etcheverry came through a demanding draw that included a dramatic semifinal against Vit Kopriva 4-6 7-6 7-6 before mounting a gritty comeback in the final against Alejandro Tabilo. The title lifts him close to his career-high ranking and provides valuable momentum as the tour heads toward Indian Wells.<\/span><\/p>\n

Jakub Mensik: +3 (to No. 13)<\/span><\/h4>\n

The 20-year-old Czech continues his push toward the Top 10 after a semifinal run in Doha that included a statement quarterfinal win over World No. 2 Jannik Sinner 7-6 2-6 6-3. Mensik fell to Arthur Fils in a competitive semifinal 4-6 6-7, but the run secures a new career-high ranking and reinforces his growing status among the tour\u2019s elite.<\/span><\/p>\n

Arthur Fils: +7 (to No. 33)<\/span><\/h4>\n

Returning strongly from a back injury, the Frenchman surged to the Doha final<\/a>, his first tour-level championship match since Tokyo in 2024. Fils defeated Mensik in the semifinals 6-4 7-6 before running into an inspired Alcaraz in the final. Starting the week around No. 40, the result puts him on track for a continued climb as his form stabilizes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Vit Kopriva: +22 (to No. 65)<\/span><\/h4>\n

The Czech left-hander reached a new career high after a breakout semifinal run in Rio. Kopriva came through a series of physical matches, including a tight three-set battle with Etcheverry in the last four. The result marks his best ATP showing to date and moves him firmly into the upper tier of the Top 100.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ignacio Buse: +25 (to No. 66)<\/span><\/h4>\n

The 21-year-old Peruvian matched Kopriva\u2019s breakthrough with a career-best surge following his semifinal run in Rio. Buse scored notable wins\u2014including a rain-delayed quarterfinal victory over Matteo Berrettini\u2014before falling to Tabilo. The result highlights his promise on clay and pushes him into new territory in the rankings.<\/span><\/p>\n

Alejandro Tabilo: +26 (to No. 42)<\/span><\/h4>\n

The Chilean reached the Rio final with a semifinal win over Buse before falling in a tight contest against Etcheverry. His consistent clay-court results drive a significant jump back into the Top 50 and continue his upward trajectory.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sebastian Korda: +10 (to No. 40)<\/span><\/h4>\n

The American claimed his third ATP Tour title<\/a> in Delray Beach, arriving unseeded and defeating a string of higher-ranked opponents along the way, including Casper Ruud and Flavio Cobolli, before overcoming Tommy Paul in the final. Strong serving and aggressive baseline play under challenging conditions marked an encouraging return to form and lifted him back into the Top 40.<\/span><\/p>\n

Moving Down<\/span><\/h3>\n

Sebastian Baez: -20 (to No. 52)<\/span><\/h4>\n

The Argentine clay-court specialist slipped after an early exit in Rio, dropping significant points from last year\u2019s result and falling amid a tightly packed field.<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandre Muller: -25 (to No. 78)<\/span><\/h4>\n

Last year\u2019s Rio finalist was unable to replicate his deep run, and the resulting loss of points led to a sharp drop in the rankings.<\/span><\/p>\n

Best Matches of the Week<\/span><\/h3>\n

Several standout matches across the week\u2019s events delivered plenty of drama:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Doha: Jakub Mensik\u2019s quarterfinal upset of World No. 2 Jannik Sinner (7-6 2-6 6-3) ranked among the biggest surprises of the week, with the Czech\u2019s serving and composure proving decisive.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Rio: Tomas Martin Etcheverry\u2019s semifinal comeback against Vit Kopriva (4-6 7-6 7-6) lasted three hours and 43 minutes, with his tiebreak resilience paving the way for his title run.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Delray Beach: Sebastian Korda\u2019s 6-4 6-3 win over Tommy Paul capped an impressive unseeded run and highlighted his strong week on home soil.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Together, these results underline the high stakes of the ATP 500 swing, where deep runs can quickly reshape the rankings. Breakthrough performances from players like Etcheverry and Mensik, along with Korda\u2019s resurgence, have reshuffled the Top 100 and set the stage for some exciting battles ahead in Acapulco, Dubai, and the Indian Wells prep.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Main Photo Main Photo Credit: Taya Gray\/The Desert Sun\/USAToday Sports<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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