Rankings Watch: ATP Tour - Soderling is Now #4 in the World

Fresh from his Paris triumph last week, Robin Soderling moves up one place to become the #4 player in the world!  Impressive!  With his ascension, it makes men's tennis more interesting since there is now a triumvirate which can cause an upset in next year's Grand Slams just in case Roger or Rafa slip up(which is - rarely!)  Roger and Rafa have always been in a world of their own, especially in the Slams.  It's just that they have the ability to really raise their games on the crucial moments.  In due time, Novak, Robin or Andy may assert their dominance but for the next 2-3 years, Rafa or Roger may still have a lot in them to continue dominating men's tennis.

Elsewhere, Jurgen Melzer is knocking at the door of the Top 10 at #11, along with Gael Monfils, who climbs to #12, after being the beaten finalist in Paris.  Americans Mardy Fish and Sam Querrey also move up two places to #16 and #18 respectively.  Michael Llodra zooms up 11 places to #23, and ensures that he is seeded in the Aussie Open next year.