Novak Djokovic was the twenty-fifth world number one in ATP history on July 4, 2011, deposed Rafael Nadal. Twelve years later, the Serb will begin his ninth stint at the top of the standings, taking place from Carlos Alcaraz.
‘Nole’, 36 years old in May, will premiere afterwards Roland Garros his 388th week at the top of the list, a record that continues to rise when he surpasses Roger Federer’s 310.
It was one of the prizes collected for winning Roland Garros for the third time in his career, his historic 23rd Grand Slam. Paris came in third position, 860 points behind Carlos Alcaraz (6,815 to 5,955, also behind Russian Daniel Medvedev (6,330). He left leading the rankings with 7,595, 420 more than the Murcian (7,175).
Both their results improved compared to the 360 points they collected in the 2022 quarterfinals, but Djokovic added 2,000 as champion, the Spaniard remains at 720, victim of cramps in his direct semifinal with Belgrade.
On grass it will be a continuous total as British tournaments do not award points in 2022, a proposal made by the ATP in response to the British Federation’s veto, which it did not share, of not hosting the Russian and Belarusian in their circumstances.
Although his involvement is in doubt, a title at Queen’s would give 500 points to Carlos Alcaraz, but the pulse is on Wimbledon, with 2,000 points up for grabs. There Novak Djokovic will bid for an eighth crown, equaling the record of Federer.
Medvedev Yes, he will defend the points on grass after competing in Halle (Germany) and Hertogenbosch (Netherlands).
During the North American tour in August, a paid field for Djokovic, with 0 for not entering the United States and Canada, which have already opened their borders to foreigners who have not been vaccinated against covid. Alcaraz will present the crown in New York.
In the ATP Race, Novak Djokovic is provisional No. Also 1 of 2023, which was exceeded Carlos Alcaraz and the former leader, Daniel Medvedev.
This is the ATP world ranking
1. Novak Djokovic (Srb) 7,595
2. Carlos Alcaraz (Span) 7,175
3. Daniil Medvedev (Russian) 6,100
4. Casper Ruud (Nor) 4,960
5. Stefanos Tsitsipas (Gree) 4,920
6. Holger Rune (Also) 4,375
7. Andrey Rublev (Russian) 4,000
8. Taylor Fritz (USA) 3,515
9. Jannik Sinner (Ita) 3,300
10. Karen Khachanov (Russian) 3,125
11. Felix Auger-Aliassime (Can) 2,850
12. Frances Tiafoe (USA) 2,835
13. Cameron Norrie (GBR) 2,565
14. Hubert Hurkacz (Pol) 2,435
15. Borna Coric (Cro) 2,430
16. Tommy Paul (USA) 2,205
17. Lorenzo Musetti (Ita) 2,095
18. Alex de Minaur (Aus) 1,905
19. Pablo Carreño (Span) 1,730
20. Francisco Cerúndolo (Arg) 1,655
23. Alexander Zverev (Germany) 1,450
136. Rafael Nadal (Span) 445
This is the Race ATP 2023
1. Novak Djokovic (Srb) 4,745
2. Daniil Medvedev (Russian) 4,310
3. Carlos Alcaraz (Span) 4,175
4. Stefanos Tsitsipas (Gree) 2,950
5. Holger Rune (Also) 2,485
6. Jannik Sinner (Ita) 2,320
7. Andrey Rublev (Russian) 2,305
8. Casper Ruud (Nor) 2,205
9. Taylor Fritz (USA) 2.005
10. Karen Khachanov (Russian) 1,900
Source: La Verdad
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