Carlos Alcaraz, Rafael Nadal, Casper Ruud and Daniil Medvedev are the four players at the top of the ATP rankings. Nothing changed much in the very top positions. Probably the most notable move is Felix Auger-Aliassime, who has gained three places in the rankings to be ranked 10. Among the other players, Lorenzo Musetti has managed to achieve a career-high ranking after he conquered the semifinals in Florence.
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Carlos Alcaraz in 2022
Now the world no.1, Alcaraz played his last match on the 4th of October when he capitulated to world no.58 David Goffin 7-5 6-3 in the 1st round in Astana (draw).
Until now, during this year the Spaniard owns a compiled 52-11 match record. Alcaraz conquered 5 titles in 2022 in Rio de Janeiro, Miami, Barcelona, Madrid and U.S. Open. Carlos was the finalist in Hamburg and in Umag.
He is also scheduled to play in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters) after Basel. The main draw will start on the 24th of October.
Rafael Nadal in 2022
Now the world no.2, Rafael played his last match on the 5th of September when he surrendered to world no.17 Francis Tiafoe 6-4 4-6 6-4 6-3 in the 4th round of the U.S. Open (draw).
Presently, during this year the Spaniard has a compiled 38-5 win-loss record. Nadal has won 4 titles in 2022 in Melbourne, Australian Open, Acapulco and French Open. The Spaniard was the runner-up in Indian Wells.
Nadal will compete next in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters). He will start the tournament from the main draw on the 31st of October.
Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal clashed against each other 3 times. Their current record is 2-1 for Nadal. Before, the last time they squared off, Carlos Alcaraz won 6-2 1-6 6-3 in the quarter in Madrid (Mutua Madrid Open) on the 6th of May 2022.
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Casper Ruud in 2022
Ranked world no.3, Casper played his last match on the 4th of October when he lost to world no.55 Jaume Antoni Munar Clar 6-3 6-3 in the 1st round in Tokyo (draw).
At the moment, during this season Casper has a 47-18 record. Casper clinched 3 titles in 2022 in Buenos Aires, Geneva and Gstaad. The Norwegian was the finalist in Miami, at the French Open and at the U.S. Open.
Daniil Medvedev in 2022
Now ranked no.4, the Russian played his last match on the 8th of October when he had to retire when playing against world no.7 Novak Djokovic in the semifinal and the scoreline was 4-6 7-6(6) 0-0 .
This year Medvedev has a 40-15 record. Daniil has won 1 title in Los Cabos. Medvedev was the finalist at the Australian Open, in Hertogenbosch and in Halle.
Casper Ruud and Daniil Medvedev played each other 3 times. The head to head is 3-0 for Medvedev. The last time they fought against each other, Daniil Medvedev won 6-4 6-2 in the semifinal in Turin (Nitto ATP Finals) in November 2021.
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