The young Spaniard returned to the top of the world ladder, after being crowned in Indian Wells and surpassing Djokovic who was unable to participate because he was not vaccinated against Covid-19.
The Spanish Carlos Alcaraz returned to the top of the world tennis rankings after winning the first Masters 1000 of the seasonIndian Wells, and defeated the Serbian Novak Djokovicwho did not participate because he was not vaccinated against Covid.
Alcaraz regained the world number 1 after 6 weeks and added 7,420 points, surpassing the 7,160 of the Serbian, who will not play in the Miami Masters 1000 for the same reason. The Greek Stefanos tsitsipas proceeding to the third step of the podium and Daniel Medvedev, with 19 wins and three consecutive tournaments (Rotterdam, Doha and Dubai) moved up to fifth position, winning one. Felix is Canadian Auger-Aliassime He gained four places to be sixth and the Pole Hubert Hurkacz, two to be ninth.
The Spanish Rafael Nadal leaves the top 10 and thirteenth. The Spaniard has not entered the top ten since April 18, 2005, almost 18 years ago.
As for Ibero-Americans, among the hundred best is Francisco Cerundolo (ARG, 31), Sebastian baez (ARG, 33), Diego schwartzmann (ARG, 38), Nicolás Jarry (CHI, 57), Pedro cache (ARG, 63), Federico choria (ARG, 67), Nuno Borges (POR, 68), Tomás M. Etcheverry (ARG, 73), Thiago Monteiro (BRA, 81), Cristian Garín (CHI, 82), Pablo Varillas (PER, 88), Daniel Elahi Galán (COL, 89), Emilio Gómez (ECU, 96) and Facundo Badass (ARG, 100).
Alcaraz: “I know I’m still very young and I have a lot to learn”
Carlos Alcaraz, who was crowned champion of Indian Wells and he regained the world number one, he was very happy and proud of the title in the so-called “fifth Grand Slam” and he thanked his team for their “incredible work” to support him all the time. “Thank you very much for everything. I know I’m still very young and I have a lot to learn and it’s not easy (…) but thank you for all your work”said the Spaniard on the field after winning the tournament in the California desert.
“I started the year very well but I had some problems with injuries so I want to thank you for being with me all the time, for being patient and for all the hard work.”he added in reference to the team led by his coach, tennis player Juan Carlos Ferrero.
Alcaraz crushed Russian Daniil Medvedev, who had won 19 straight games and three straight tournaments, 6-3 and 6-2 in one hour and 11 minutes in the Indian Wells final.
After a tough tennis lesson in the final, Alcaraz also congratulated Medvedev on a great run that ended this afternoon. “I want to congratulate you on your work over the last two months. Winning three tournaments in a row and reaching the final here is an incredible achievement.”said the 19-year-old.
Alcaraz, who lost last year in the Indian Wells semifinals to Rafa Nadal and this year went undefeated on his way to glory, also indicated that he would love to play in this Masters 1000. “This tournament is very special from the first person to the last person working here. I feel really amazing playing here (…). This tournament is something special and I look forward to playing here again in next year”he assured.
Source: Tycsports
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