Djokovic well ahead in tennis rankings despite Federer title

Roger Federer clinched his 85th career title in Istanbul on Sunday but remains second in Monday's unchanged ATP rankings, still led by Novak Djokovic.

The 27-year old Serb holds the top spot for the 40th consecutive week, more than 5,000 points ahead of the Swiss star with Scot Andy Murray completing the podium ahead of his rain-delayed Munich final against Philipp Kohlschreiber, the world number 24 from Germany.

With the Madrid Open Masters Series tournament taking centre stage this week, Spain's Rafael Nadal remains fourth, in front of Kei Nishikori of Japan and Milos Raonic of Canada.

Rankings as of May 4

1. Novak Djokovic (SRB)           13,845 pts

2. Roger Federer (SUI)             8,635

3. Andy Murray (GBR)               6,120

4. Rafael Nadal (ESP)              5,390

5. Kei Nishikori (JPN)             5,280

6. Milos Raonic (CAN)              5,070

7. Tomas Berdych (CZE)             4,960

8. David Ferrer (ESP)              4,490

9. Stan Wawrinka (SUI)             3,495

10. Marin Cilic (CRO)              3,405

11. Grigor Dimitrov (BUL)          2,985

12. Feliciano Lopez (ESP)          2,380

13. Gilles Simon (FRA)             2,255

14. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA)       2,045

15. Gaël Monfils (FRA)             2,020

16. Roberto Bautista (ESP)         1,985

17. Kevin Anderson (RSA)           1,960

18. John Isner (USA)               1,765

19. Tommy Robredo (ESP)            1,765

20. Ernests Gulbis (LAT)           1,730
Source: AFP