List of ATP number 1 ranked singles tennis players

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1. What is the total unique ATP world number 1 ranked singles players?29 players have achieved the ATP number 1 ranking since its inception
2. What does it mean to be the ATP World Number 1 in tennis?It means you are the best male singles player in the world according to a computer system that looks at how you play in tournaments over the past year.
3. How did the ATP ranking system start?It began on August 23, 1973, using a computer to replace opinions and give a clear, fair way to see who is the best.

ATP Rankings System: A merit-based system that objectively ranks male professional tennis players based on tournament performance and points earned.
Year-End Number 1: The player who holds the top ranking in men's singles tennis at the conclusion of the calendar year.
Grand Slam Tournaments: The four most prestigious annual tennis tournaments: Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open.
52-Week Rolling Period: The timeframe used in the ATP rankings, where results from the past year are considered.