Steve Johnson’s latest win has out him in pole position to be the top American in the ATP rankings heading into the US Open.
Johnson beat Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-3 7-6(6) to reach the Cincinnati quarterfinals and raised his index finger in celebration.
He’ll become the highest-ranked American man in next week’s ATP rankings, knocking John Isner out of the slot that he’s held every week since 29 July, 2013.
Isner lost in the second round in Cincinnati.
“Hasn’t sunk in yet,” Johnson said.
“I just found out. So it’s an honour, it really is. John has held that spot for a while, and I’m just glad that there are a bunch of Americans pushing toward the top.”
Johnson arrived in Cincinnati after an impressive showing at the Rio 2016 Olympics, reaching the quarterfinals in the singles and winning bronze in the men’s doubles with Jack Sock.
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