Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz occupy the first 2 places in the ATP Rankings. There is an ongoing debate about who is the real best player in the world right now. Former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli explains why she believes that the Serbian champion is the player to beat right now.
“Things are very simple. Novak Djokovic is true world no. 1. Carlos Alcaraz deserved the result he had after playing excellent tennis. It’s good to see young players taking over and ensuring ATP’s bright future.
However, you have a guy with 22 Major titles and the other with 1. It’s easy to pick the world’s best player. Still, I’m looking forward to the events up to Wimbledon to see them both in action and toe to toe. Let’s see who will be the best,”
Novak Djokovic in 2023
LWWWWWWLWW Ranked no.1, Novak played his last match on the 3rd of March when he capitulated to world no.4 Daniil Medvedev 6-4 6-4 in the semifinal in Dubai (draw).
Until now, during this year Novak has managed to achieve a compiled 15-1 match record. The Serbian conquered 2 titles in 2023 in Adelaide and Australian Open.
Djokovic is scheduled to play next in Madrid (Mutua Madrid Open). He will start to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 24th of April.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2023
WLLWLWWWWW Currently the world no.2, Carlos played his last match on the 31st of March when he lost to world no.9 Jannik Sinner 6-7(4) 6-4 6-2 in the semifinal in Miami (draw).
Until now, during this year Carlos achieved a compiled 18-2 record. Alcaraz has won 2 titles in 2023 in Buenos Aires and Indian Wells. Alcaraz was the finalist in Rio de Janeiro.
He is also scheduled to play in Madrid (Mutua Madrid Open) after Barcelona. The main draw will start on the 17th of April.
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz clashed against each other just 1 time. 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.
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