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Chinese tennis player Wu Yibing has climbed 39 places to 58th in the ATP rankings issued on Monday after his historic Dallas Open victory.
No Chinese man has ever been so high in the singles rankings in the professional era.
Wu triumphed over American John Isner 6-7, 7-6, 7-6 in the final of the indoor event in Dallas on Sunday, becoming the first Chinese man to win an ATP singles crown.
He fended off four match points against the big server in almost three hours of play. In March last year, Wu had been ranked 1,869th.
“I made history here for my country and for my home,” Wu said. “I’m very proud of myself and especially thanks to all the fans and my team who came here to support. I couldn’t do this without any of you guys.”
The 23-year-old triumphed in the junior singles and doubles at the US Open in 2017, but was unable to play on the ATP Tour from March 2019 to January 2022 because of injuries.


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ATP Tour: China’s Wu Yibing writes more history as he rockets up rankings list

China’s Wu Yibing has climbed to 58th in the latest ATP Tour singles rankings. Photo: AP

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Wu Yibing hits a forehand during the Dallas Open on Saturday at the Styslinger/Altec Tennis Complex in Dallas, Texas. Photo: Getty Images

John Isner fired down a barrage of 44 aces but still couldn’t knock Wu Yibing off his stride. Photo: Reuters

Wu Yibing becomes first Chinese player to reach ATP final at Dallas Open

Wu Yibing in action against Hubert Hurkacz at Hong Kong International Tennis Challenge. Photo: Edmond So

John Isner will be chasing his 17th title at the Dallas Open. Photo: Reuters

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Chinese tennis player reaches 58th in latest rankings after winning Dallas Open
No male player from the country has been that high in singles in the professional era


Chinese tennis player reaches 58th in latest rankings after winning Dallas Open, and no man from the country has been that high in singles in the professional era.


ATP Tour: China’s Wu Yibing writes more history as he rockets up rankings list

Chinese tennis player reaches 58th in latest rankings after winning Dallas Open No male player from the country has been that high in singles in the professional era

Chinese tennis player reaches 58th in latest rankings after winning Dallas Open

No male player from the country has been that high in singles in the professional era