Mikael Ymer won yesterday the Challenger Tournament in French Orleans against Gregoire Barrere, 89th at ATP's world rankings, in straight sets 6-3, 7-5.
The tournament victory was the third for the year.
Something that now also affects the world ranking. Just over a year ago, he was 292nd in the world. When the world ranking is updated today, Monday, the 21-year-old is up to an 82nd place - the best Swedish listing on the men's side since Robin Söderling 2012. The jump from 105th place means a shot up by 23 places.
The victory in Orleans also came after he received a wildcard for the tournament.
“Wow, this is crazy. I've read all your messages and I appreciate every single one of them, "he writes on Instagram.