Wawrinka climbs up

PARIS. — Switzerland’s tennis star Stanislas Wawrinka has climbed a place to seventh in the ATP world rankings following his victory in Rotterdam on Sunday, while Novak Djokovic remains on top of the pile.

Wawrinka climbs above Tomas Berdych after beating the Czech 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the final.

Japan’s Kei Nishikori remains fifth after beating South Africa’s Kevin Anderson to retain his title in Memphis over the weekend.

Meanwhile, Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic has leaped above Romania’s Simona Halep into third place in the WTA rankings despite not playing over the last week.

Germany’s Andrea Petkovic moves back into the top 10 after winning the title in Antwerp on Sunday. — AFP.

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