This is how the fight for the world number 1 remains after the KO of Sinner and the return of Alcaraz

The Italian Jannik Sinner, absent from Paris Olympic Games due to tonsillitis, bid farewell to ATP Masters 1000 on hard court in Canada, lost in quarterfinals to Russian Andrey Rublev6-3, 1-6 and 6-2 (1h.47′).

Sinner in Montréal defended the 1,000 ranking points he accumulated at the event’s other venue, Toronto, when he won his first 1,000 category title in 2023. He retained just 200 points, minus 800.

From 9,570 it became 8,770. His advantage is more than 830 Carlos Alcarazthird with 7,950 after delivering 180 of the quarterfinals from the previous edition by not participating. Doesn’t enter the equation Novak Djokovic second with 8,460, but that will drop to 7,460 as he also misses the Masters 1000 ATP in Cincinnati, the next stop on the circuit, from August 12 to 19.

There Alcaraz, who reappeared after the Olympic silver and opened his hard court journey towards US Openwill show 600 finalist points, compared to only 10 for Sinner. The Murcian could surpass Djokovic in the rankings, if he reaches the quarterfinals, and continue the chase for No.

The Italian also did not do well at the US Open (180 points), where Alcaraz reached the semifinals (720 points). But then New York It will be the Sinner who will suffer the defense points. The fight for the final number 1 of the season, Alcaraz’s ultimate goal, remains open.

1. Jannik Sinner (Ita) / 8,770

2. Novak Djokovic (Srb) / 8,460

3. Carlos Alcaraz (Esp) / 7,950

4. Alexander Zverev (Ale) / 6,995

5. Daniil Medvedev (Russian) / 6,335

6. Andrey Rublev (Russian) / 5,365

7. Hubert Hurkacz (Pol) / 4,215

8. Casper Ruud (Nor) / 3,890

9. Grigor Dimitrov (Bul) / 3,690

10. Alex de Minaur (Aus) / 3,490

11. Stefanos Tsitsipas (Gree) / 3,465

12. Taylor Fritz (USA) / 3,290

13. Tommy Paul (USA) / 3,065

14. Ben Shelton (USA) / 2,955

15. Sebastian Korda (USA) / 2,425