Carlos Alcaraz is back to be the world No. 1 after winning the tournament in Indian Wells. Nevertheless, the Spanish sensation has to defend 1000 points in Miami. Therefore, according to the live rankings, Carlitos is now ranked No. 2 behind Novak Djokovic.
How Carlos Alcaraz can stay No. 1
Novak Djokovic will not compete in Miami because he is not vaccinated against the coronavirus and therefore cannot enter the USA. In order to retain the world number one rank, Carlitos needs to successfully defend his title in Miami. These are the latest live rankings.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2023
LWWWWWWWWW Currently ranked no.1, Alcaraz played his last match on the 19th of March when he defeated world no.5 Daniil Medvedev 6-3 6-2 in the final in Indian Wells to win his 8th career title.
This year Carlos has achieved a composed 14-1 record. Alcaraz has won 2 titles in 2023 in Buenos Aires and Indian Wells. Carlos reached the final in Rio de Janeiro.
Novak Djokovic in 2023
LWWWLWLWWW Currently ranked no.2, Novak played his last match on the 3rd of March when he lost to world no.5 Daniil Medvedev 6-4 6-4 in the semifinal in Dubai (draw).
This year the Serbian has managed to achieve a 15-1 win-loss record. Djokovic has won 2 titles in 2023 in Adelaide and Australian Open.
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic squared off only on 1 occasion. Their record is 1-0 for Alcaraz. When they played, Carlos Alcaraz won 6-7(5) 7-5 7-6(5) in the semifinal in Madrid (Mutua Madrid Open) in May 2022.
In the video below you can watch the highlights.
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic |
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