Djokovic takes giant lead in ATP rankings post Oz Open triumph

World number one Novak Djokovic has taken a giant leap in the ATP world rankings and now leads second-placed Roger Federer with 3,800 points after clinching his fifth Australian Open title in Melbourne.

Britain number one Andy Murray, who finished runner-up in Melbourne, climbed back into fourth place with Milos Raonic also climbing two spots in sixth, Sport24 reported.

However, Stanislas Wawrinka has dropped to ninth position following his failure to defend the title in Australia.

ATP Top 10

1. Novak Djokovic -13,045

2. Roger Federer- 9,245

3. Rafael Nadal- 5,745

4. Andy Murray- 5,515

5. Kei Nishikori- 5,205

6. Milos Raonic- 4,845

7. Tomas Berdych- 4,660

8. Marin Cilic- 4,105

9. Stan Wawrinka- 4,090

10. David Ferrer- 3,965.