Masters 1000 ATP in Indian Wells has been balsamic for Carlos Alcaraz. Reaffirming the title in the California desert meant a lot for the Spaniard, who regained his sensation, his tennis, to return to the path of victory.
He has not won a title since Wimbledon 2023, in July, he has his thirteenth ATP trophy, the fifth in the Masters 1000 category.
In addition, he maintained hegemony in Indian Wells, defeating two direct rivals, in draws and in the parallel fight in the ATP world ranking. He ended the undefeated status of Jannik Sinner (now 16-1) in the semifinals and defeated Daniil Medvedev in the final, on a path similar to 2023.
Alcaraz He defended the 1,000 points he has in his ATP ranking account and added a thousand to his classification in the Race to Turin, the list that includes the points accumulated in 2024, which will end in determining No. 1 of the season when it ends. .and both ranks are identical.
sinful, champion of Australia and Rotterdam, continues to lead the total of 2024 points, with 2,900. Second is Medvedev, with 2,150. But Alcaraz made the crucial cut as the best in Indian Wells. It rose from nineteenth to third position, with 1,500.
This stopped the path of Sinner, who denied the ATP world number 2 in their direct rivalry, and Medvedev, who gained distance in the fight against the ouster from the throne Novak Djokovicwhich continues as No. 1, a position it will retain even if it is demoted to the Miami Masters 1000 ATP next week.
Djokovic will come to the European clay court in front, with 9,675 points. His advantage is 920 over Alcaraz (8,455). Third is the Sinner (8.310) and fourth, Medvedev (7.7675).
But the Russian and Italian will defend the most in Miami, 1,000 (champion) and 600 (finalist) points, respectively. By 360 Alcaraz, who is a semi-finalist.
Until Roland Garros, Djokovic will defend 2,270 points. So far this campaign he is only the eleventh player with the most cumulative points (910). Alcaraz will show 2,265 on the ground, 1,280 Medvedev and only 585 Sinners.
ATP WORLD RANKING
1. Novak Djokovic (SRB) / 9,725 pts.
2. Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) / 8,805
3 Jannik Sinner (ITA) / 8,310
4. Daniil Medvedev (RUS) / 7,765
5. Alexander Zverev (GER) / 5,060
6. Andrey Rublev (RUS) / 4,970
7. Holger Rune (DIN) / 3,875
8. Casper Ruud (NOR) / 3,560
9. Hubert Hurkacz (POL) / 3,370
10. Alex de Minaur (AUS) / 3,300
11. Stefanos Tsitsipas (GRE) / 3,255
12. Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) / 2,935
13. Taylor Fritz (USA) / 2,935
14. Tommy Paul (USA) / 2,430
15. Ugo Humbert (FRA) / 2,420
RACE TO TURN
1. Jannik Sinner (ITA) / 2,900
2. Daniel Medvedev (RUS) / 2,150
3. Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) / 1,500
4. Alexander Zverev (GER) / 1,435
5. Alex de Minaur (AUS) / 1,395
6. Andrey Rublev (RUS) / 1,050
7. Sebastián Báez (ARG) / 1,050
8. Ugo Humbert (FRA) / 975
9. Tommy Paul (USA) / 965
10. Casper Ruud (NOR) / 925
11. Novak Djokovic (SRB) / 910
Source: La Verdad
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