Federer climbs to No 6 in rankings

Paris - Roger Federer jumped four places to sixth in the latest ATP rankings released on Monday, leapfrogging rival Rafael Nadal following his Indian Wells Masters triumph.

Federer eliminated Nadal in the fourth round on his way to his fifth Indian Wells title, beating fellow Swiss Stan Wawrinka in the final.

Andy Murray holds on to the No 1 slot despite his second-round exit from Indian Wells while Novak Djokovic, also an early victim in the Soutrhern Californian desert, retains the No 2 spot ahead of third-placed Wawrinka.

ATP rankings released on Monday:

1. Andy Murray (GBR) 12 005 points

2. Novak Djokovic (SRB) 8 915

3. Stan Wawrinka (SUI) 5 705

4. Kei Nishikori (JPN) 4 730

5. Milos Raonic (CAN) 4 480

6. Roger Federer (SUI) 4 305

7. Rafael Nadal (ESP) 4 145

8. Dominic Thiem (AUT) 3 465

9. Marin Cilic (CRO) 3 420

10. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) 3 310

11. Gael Monfils (FRA) 3 190

12. David Goffin (BEL) 2 975

13. Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) 2 960

14. Tomas Berdych (CZE) 2 790

15. Lucas Pouille (FRA) 2 456

16. Nick Kyrgios (AUS) 2 425

17. Jack Sock (USA) 2 375

18. Roberto Bautista Agut (ESP) 2 190

19. Pablo Carreno Busta (ESP) 2 025

20. Alexander Zverev (GER) 1 850

Other:

74. Kevin Anderson (South Africa) - 705