Official RFA Rankings
London, 10th December 2013
The RFA has today published its official year-ending singles and doubles rankings, prepared on its behalf by Dave Hebden. They are significant, as they reflect both the BUCS/national Student Championships, as well as the N/national Singles Championship.
In the singles rankings, new N/national Champion Dan Tristao consolidates his position at the top, ahead of runner-up Will Ellison and 2012 champion James Toop, who is now in third position. However, perhaps the most significant move comes from BUCS champion and N/national semi-finalist Dan Grant, who jumps into fourth place. Elsewhere, the other major moves come from the young players who so impressed in the N/national Singles and BUCS. Jacob Brubert, Sam Rolls, Matt Shaw and David Butler all now sit between 20th and 30th, with the likes of Theo Parker, Henry Jefferies and Julian Aquilina all jumping more than 10 places.
By comparison, there is less movement in the doubles ranking – in fact, the top 16 places are unchanged. However, following the BUCS championships, again it's the young players who are making significant jumps. For instance, BUCS finalists Jacob Brubert, Inigo Ackland and Sam Rolls are now all inside the top 20, while David Butler and Henry Jefferies both climb five places.
The full rankings are now restored to the Fivesonline site, and you can see the full details by clicking on this link.