Zverev closes on top six as Sabalenka edges closer to top 10

PARIS, Oct 26 (AFP): German Alexander Zverev edged closer to the world's top six on Monday after his weekend triumph in Cologne, while Novak Djokovic chalked off another week in his bid for the record amount of time as world number one.

Zverev beat Diego Schwartzman on home soil in Sunday's final to secure a second straight title.

Meanwhile, Belarusian ArynaSabalenka moved to 11th in the WTA world rankings on Monday after winning her seventh Tour title in Ostrava.

The 22-year-old beat compatriot Victoria Azarenka in straight sets in Sunday's final in the Czech Republic.

Serena Williams is 10th in the rankings.

US Open runner-up and former world number one Azarenka jumped a place to 13th after reaching her third final of the year.