Ranking Movers: Walton ascends to new best after Miami campaign
Adam Walton climbed to a new career-high ranking after he made his first round-of-16 appearance at a Masters 1000 tournament.
Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 1 April 2025 | Jackson Mansell
Men’s singles
A career-best fortnight in Miami for Adam Walton was reflected in the latest rankings update.
READ: Walton progresses to third round in Miami
After his first round-of-16 appearance at a Masters 1000 event, Walton rose four places to world No.85, surpassing his previous career-high ranking of No.86, achieved in August 2024. Third-round compatriot Alex de Minaur returned to the top 10 after convincing victories against Bu Yunchaokete and Joao Fonseca.
In other notable moves, James Duckworth rose six spots to world No.89 following his 28th career ATP Challenger final in Mexico.
Meanwhile, the Australian top 10 had its first personnel change since March 2024, with Tristan Schoolkate entering this bracket.
MORE: Duckworth impresses in Mexico
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AUSSIE TOP 10
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Player
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Ranking
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Move
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Alex de Minaur
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No.10
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+1 |
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Alexei Popyrin
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No.28
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-2 |
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Jordan Thompson
|
No.35
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+2 |
| Aleksandar Vukic |
No.76
|
+1 |
| Rinky Hijikata |
No.82
|
+4 |
| Adam Walton |
No.85
|
+4 |
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Chris O’Connell
|
No.87
|
-9
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| James Duckworth |
No.89
|
+6 |
| Thanasi Kokkinakis |
No.91
|
+2 |
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Tristan Schoolkate
|
No.120
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+9
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Women’s singles
Another second-round Masters 1000 appearance in Miami enabled Kimberly Birrell to continue her rankings ascent.
Birrell climbed six places to a career-best world No.62 after she defeated Anastasia Potapova for the second time this year.
Arina Rodionova’s return to the champions’ list ensured a healthy rise for the 35-year-old. Her ITF W75 triumph in Luan, China, resulted in a 22-spot climb to world No.171.
Lizette Cabrera’s recent string of Australian Pro Tour form has nudged the Queenslander closer to a top-200 return. The Pro Tour points leader rose 41 places to world No.222 after completing the “Sunraysia Double” – title wins in Mildura and Swan Hill.
READ: Cabrera, Kubler emerge as early frontrunners in 2025 Pro Tour season
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AUSSIE TOP 10
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Player
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Ranking
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Move
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Kimberly Birrell
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No.62
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+6
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Maya Joint
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No.81
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-1 |
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Ajla Tomljanovic
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No.87
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+1 |
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Olivia Gadecki
|
No.100
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-1 |
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Daria Saville
|
No.108
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-3 |
| Maddison Inglis |
No.135
|
-7
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| Priscilla Hon |
No.143
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-1 |
| Talia Gibson |
No.153
|
-18 |
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Destanee Aiava
|
No.155
|
-5 |
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Arina Rodionova
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No.171
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+22 |
Women’s doubles
Maya Joint bolted into the Australian top five after her second consecutive WTA 125 doubles final. The 18-year-old climbed 19 spots to world No.156 after her efforts in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Cabrera’s doubles ranking also experienced a healthy spike following her Mildura crown. She climbed 12 places to world No.206.
Her doubles partner, Gabriella Da Silva-Fick, also reaped the rewards of her success, improving 22 spots over the past two weeks and boosting her ranking to world No.312.
However, the biggest women’s doubles rise belonged to Storm Hunter.
READ: Storm Hunter’s comeback gathering steam
Hunter and partner Caroline Dolehide advanced to the quarterfinals of the Miami Masters, sparking a rise of 1148 places for the 30-year-old Australian.
The former doubles world No.1 is now ranked world No.334.
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AUSSIE TOP 10
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Player
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Ranking
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Move
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Ellen Perez
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No.19
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-2 |
| Olivia Gadecki |
No.117
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+6
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| Jaimee Fourlis |
No.142
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0
|
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Petra Hule
|
No.148
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-2 |
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Maya Joint
|
No.156
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+19 |
| Priscilla Hon |
No.163
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-4 |
| Kimberly Birrell |
No.196
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0
|
| Taylah Preston |
No.202
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-1 |
| Lizette Cabrera |
No.206
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+12 |
| Alexandra Osborne |
No.217
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-1
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Men’s doubles
John Peers was among the climbers in the latest rankings update after he and fellow Olympic gold medal partner Matt Ebden reached the final 16 in Miami.
While their run was ended by the No.1 seeds, Peers rose seven places to world No.25 – his highest ranking since October 2022.
Australian quartet Joshua Charlton, Matt Hulme, Jake Delaney and Jesse Delaney enjoyed ranking rises following their results over the last fortnight on the Pro Tour.
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AUSSIE TOP 10
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Player
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Ranking
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Move
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Jordan Thompson
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No.5
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0 |
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Max Purcell
|
No.12
|
0 |
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John Peers
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No.25
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+7
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Matt Ebden
|
No.40
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-21
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| John-Patrick Smith |
No.71
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-5
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Matthew Romios
|
No.86
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-1
|
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Rinky Hijikata
|
No.120
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-2
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Luke Saville
|
No.127
|
-6
|
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Thomas Fancutt
|
No.138
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-15
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| Blake Bayldon |
No.144
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-4
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