Novak Djokovic This Monday he took the world number one, which he had since winning his first match at the US Open, from the Frenchman. Alexandre Muller. This is the most direct consequence of the fact that he had the opportunity to add to the ATP ranking only because he was low in this Grand Slam last season, because he was not vaccinated against covid, a restriction that the United States lifted for several months. past for foreign visitors. .
He fell early in the competition Carlos Alcaraz, that he could not defend his lead because he had no chance to add to his points. He has 9,815, of which he has 2,000 as the reigning US Open champion.
His loss in the semifinals meant he dropped 1,280, which in Monday’s classification comes in at 8,535. If before the last Grand Slam of the season he would be 20 points above Djokovicis now at 3,260 points as Djokovic reached 11,795 in accumulating 2,000 as champion.
The Serbian began his 390th week at the top of the rankings, a stratospheric record, considering that for a long time he was in the power of Roger Federerwho retired at 310. Rafael Nadalsixth in permanence, adding 209. Alcarazat the moment he has 36, at 20 years old.
Although the distance between Djokovic and Alcaraz It’s abysmal at first glance, it’s deceptive. Until the end of the season, the rules are reversed in terms of points defense: only 360 for the Spaniard, 2,850 for the Serbian, who will suddenly reduce 2,100, on Monday, November 6, before the culmination of the ATP Finals in Turin.
The battle for the final number one of the year remains open, though it is Alcaraz who lost the option to almost close it in their favor. He has a way ahead. Looking at your calendar, 4,500 points are in dispute.
The ATP Race, which reflects the points accumulated this season, better indicates what the situation really is: Djokovic actually has an advantage over Alcaraz by 770 points.
And Daniel Medvedev? With 7,280 points and only 690 to defend until the end of the course, this is an alternative should any of the previous ones fail.
This is what the ATP world ranking looks like
1. Novak Djokovic (Srb) / 11,795
2. Carlos Alcaraz (Esp) / 8,535
3. Daniil Medvedev (Russian) / 7,280
4. Holger Rune (Also) / 4,710
5. Stefanos Tsitsipas (Gree) / 4,615
6. Andrey Rublev (Russian) / 4,515
7. Jannik Sinner (Ita) / 4,465
8. Taylor Fritz (USA) / 3,955
9. Casper Ruud (Nor) / 3,560
10. Alexander Zverev (Ale) / 3,030
11. Frances Tiafoe (USA) / 2,690
12. Alex de Minaur (Aus) / 2,685
13. Tommy Paul (USA) / 2,660
14. Felix Auger-Aliassime (Can) / 2,340
15. Karen Khachanov (Russian) / 2,135
16. Hubert Hurkacz (Pol) / 2,035
17. Cameron Norrie (GBR) / 1985
18. Lorenzo Musetti (Ita) / 1925
19. Ben Shelton (USA) / 1,735
20. Grigor Dimitrov (Bul) / 1,735
This is what the 2023 ATP Race looks like
(points accumulated this season)
1. Novak Djokovic (Srb) / 8,945
1. Carlos Alcaraz (Esp) / 8,175
3. Daniil Medvedev (Russian) / 6,590
4. Jannik Sinner (Ita) / 4,365
5. Andrey Rublev (Russian) / 3,640
6. Stefanos Tsitsipas (Gree) / 3,570
7. Holger Rune (Also) / 3,055
8. Alexander Zverev (Ale) / 3,030
9. Taylor Fritz (USA) / 3,010
10. Casper Ruud (Nor) / 2,625
Source: La Verdad
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