Novak Djokovic will start his 381st week as world no. 1 on Monday. Novak missed Indian Wells and Miami due to his vaccination status but will still enter Monte Carlo as the world’s leading player. Carlos Alcaraz passed Djokovic following his third Masters 1000 crown in Indian Wells.
However, a teenager had to defend his last year’s Miami Open trophy to keep 1000 ATP points and stay in front of the Serb ahead of the clay season. Carlos played well in the opening four matches to enter the semi-final, losing to Jannik Sinner after three hours to step down from the throne.
Djokovic and Alcaraz will fight for the no. 1 spot in Monte Carlo and determine the men’s tennis leading figure if they meet in the title clash. Alcaraz finished the previous season at the top, becoming the youngest year-end no.
1 player in ATP history. Djokovic regained the ATP throne following his tenth Australian Open title, with Alcaraz missing three months due to injuries.
Novak Djokovic will start his 381st week as world no. 1 on Monday.
The Spaniard returned to action in February, winning Buenos Aires and losing the final in Rio de Janeiro.
Novak could not play in March, and Carlos took charge and claimed the Indian Wells title to start his second reign as world no. 1. It lasted for two weeks, though, as…
