Defeating Alcaraz confirms that Djokovic is the world number one

the Defeating Carlos Alcaraz (No. 2 in the ATP rankings) vs Alexander Zverev (6th place) in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open meant good news for him Novak Djokovic, who was keen to keep No. 1 At least for a while longer.

In the lead-up to the first Grand Slam tournament of the season, The calculator indicated that the Spaniards had serious chances To remove the Serbian from the top of the ATP rankings. What would have happened? The Murcian He had to finish at Melbourne Park at least one round further than Nole or beat him in the final To Belgrade if both reach induction.

With this fall to the German, who showed a really high level and had to fight in the end, he will not be able to regain first place. Another who started the tournament with chances is Daniil Medvedev (third)Although his situation was more complicated: he had to be the champion (he still had a chance), but Alcaraz and Djokovic had to lose in the quarterfinals, which would not happen because the “Joker” is already in the semifinals.

It is worth remembering that In the final stage of 2023, Alcaraz and Djokovic also shined in a heated battle for first place.. It was the last chance for Carlitos at the ATP Finals, where the winner of 24 major tournaments was able to defend his position and take first place for the eighth time in one season.

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