The German Alexander Zverev became the new champion of the Masters 1000 ATP tournament in Paris, ending the French dream, Ugo Humbert in particular and the local fans in general. Sasha was convincing, winning 6-2 and 6-2.
The German leads the ATP as the player with the most games won this season: he won 66 out of 86. He surpassed the Italian’s 65. Jannik Sinneralthough this one has a better success percentage as it only suffered 6 losses. The transalpine has seven titles this year, Zverev inaugurated his 2024 record.
Zverev made sure to rise in the world rankings once he reached the final, taking advantage of the fact that Carlos Alcaraz succumbed to Ugo Humbert in the Paris round of 16. He managed to extend the advantage over the Spaniard, taking 1,000 champion points, 910 off the 90 from the previous edition.
Despite the KO, Alcaraz improved his result compared to 2023, adding 90 points to his account.
With Jannik Sinner comfortably established at No. 1, with 11,330 points, behind Alexander Zverev leading by 505 points Carlos Alcaraz (7,715 to 7,210). The same difference where they start the ATP Finals in Turin, the last show of the ATP season that will take place from November 10 to 17.
Zverev He comes out with 7,315 points, to Alcaraz’s 6,810, deducting the same 400 they won in 2023. The sinner deducts 1,000, for 10,330. This is the real ranking. With the arrival of the ATP Finals, the world ranking, for the last 52 weeks, coincides with the ATP Race to Turin, which collects points for the current calendar year.
They qualify for the final Masters Sinner and Zverevwho will lead the two competition groups. In 3-4 drums, Alcaraz and the Russian Daniel Medvedev. The fifth with a safe place is Taylor Fritz.
There are three left to distribute to Novak Djokovicwho did not even compete in Paris but remain sixth (3,910 points), and the three players playing in Metz or Belgrade to continue adding: Casper Ruud (3,855), Alex de Miñaur (3,745) and Andrey Rublev (3,720) .
Tenth is the Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov (3,340), helpful in case Djokovic has a ticket, but prefers not to defend the title in Turin, as happened this week in Paris Bercy.
1. Jannik Sinner (Ita) / 11,330 points
2. Alexander Zverev (Ale) / 7,715
3. Carlos Alcaraz (Esp) / 7,210
4. Daniil Medvedev (Russian) / 5,230
5. Novak Djokovic (Srb) / 5,210
6. Taylor Fritz (USA) / 4,300
7. Casper Ruud (Nor) / 3,855
8. Alex de Minaur (Aus) / 3,745
9. Andrey Rublev (Russian) / 3,720
10. Grigor Dimitrov (Bul) / 3,340
1. Jannik Sinner (Ita) / 10,330 points
2. Alexander Zverev (Ale) / 7,315
3. Carlos Alcaraz (Esp) / 6,810
4. Daniil Medvedev (Russian) / 4,830
5. Taylor Fritz (USA) / 4,300
6. Novak Djokovic (Srb) / 3,910
7. Casper Ruud (Nor) / 3,855
8. Alex de Minaur (Aus) / 3,745
9. Andrey Rublev (Russian) / 3,720
10. Grigor Dimitrov (Bul) / 3,340
Source: La Verdad
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