The man to beat in 2019 is Novak Djokovic, according to World No. 14 Cameron Norrie. The Brit is confident that the 21-time Grand Slam champion can dominate 2023 given that he might be permitted to play the complete spectrum of events after witnessing the Serb dominate 2022 despite being prohibited from competing in most big tournaments because he refused to be vaccinated for the coronavirus.
Carlos Alcaraz is still the deserving world no.1. However, according to the British player Novak is still the guy in pole position starting from 2023.
About Novak Djokovic
“Djokovic is the opponent to beat next year. He had an incredible season playing a limited number of tournaments. I have a lot of respect for him, it’s incredible what he did to finish the year as did,” Cameron Norrie commented.
Cameron Norrie in 2022
LWWWWLLLLW Ranked no.14, Cameron played his last match on the 8th of December when he overcame world no.22 Nick Kyrgios 10-6 10-6 in the 1st round in (draw).
This season the Brit owns a compiled 49-26 match record. Cameron has won 2 titles in 2022 in Delray Beach and Lyon. Norrie reached the final in Acapulco and Los Cabos.
Novak Djokovic in 2022
LWWWWWWLWW Now the world no.5, Novak played his last match on the 20th of November when he beat world no.3 Casper Ruud 7-5 6-3 in the final in the Nitto ATP Finals to win his 91st career title.
Currently, during this year Djokovic achieved an overall 42-7 record. Djokovic clinched 5 titles in 2022 in Rome, Wimbledon, Tel Aviv, Astana and the Nitto ATP Finals. Djokovic reached the final in Belgrade and Paris.
Cameron Norrie and Novak Djokovic clashed against each other only twice. Their current record is 2-0 for Djokovic. Before, the last time they squared off, Novak Djokovic won 2-6 6-3 6-2 6-4 in the semifinal in London (Wimbledon) on the 8th of July 2022.
You can see them in action in the following highlights.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2022
WLWLLWLWWW Currently ranked no.1, Carlos played his last match on the 4th of November when he had to retire when playing against world no.11 Holger Rune in the quarter and the scoreline was 6-3 6-6 .
This year the Spaniard has a 57-13 match record. Carlos clinched 5 titles in 2022 in Rio de Janeiro, Miami, Barcelona, Madrid and U.S. Open. Carlos was the runner-up in Hamburg and in Umag.
Cameron Norrie, Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz |
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