Carlos Alcaraz dethrone Novak Djokovic as world number one: who is better at Roland Garros?

With his Masters 1000 performance in Rome, the 20-year-old Spaniard ousted Novak Djokovic from the top of the ATP rankings and ensured he was the top seed at Roland Garros.

Carlos Alcaraz He is still tough and his results are reflected in the ATP ranking. After his debut with victory in the second round of Rome Masters 1000 before his countryman Albert Ramos Vinolas, moved Novak Djokovic to become number one in the world again.

In addition, the 20-year-old Spaniard be sure to keep this position for at least three weekstherefore will be the first seed at Roland Garrostournament to be held between May 22 and June 11. “I wouldn’t believe how many years ago it was”announced the champion of the US Open 2022 post-match.

By simply appearing in the central court of the Foro Italico, Alcaraz guarantees his return to the top of world tennis. However, the youngster prevailed with authority 6-4 and 6-1 against Ramos Viñolas in one hour and 27 minutes and He qualified for the third round of the Roman contestwhere he will face the winner of the duel between the Czechs Jiri Lehecka and the Hungarian fabian morozsán.

Carlos Alcaraz’s incredible streak in 2023

After becoming the champion of Barcelona ATP 500 and of Madrid Masters 1000, Carlos Alcaraz earned his 12th straight victoryin his presentation in Rome before Albert Ramos Viñolas, and reach a score of 20-1 over the brick dust this year.

Although he started 2023 injured, the native of Murcia is the tennis player who has accumulated the most points in the season. In addition to the titles he won in Spain in recent weeks, he also won the Buenos Aires ATP 250 and the Indian Wells Masters 1000 and accumulated a 30-2 record in all competitions.