Carlos Alcaraz’s number 1, in danger?

10/12/2022 at 4:30 p.m.

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The Murcian fell to the first change in Astana in what was his debut as number 1 in the world

He maintains the points mattress with Rafa Nada (2) and Casper Ruud (3) in the ATP ranking

The current number 1 in the ATP ranking, Carlos Alcarazhas not started his reign in the best possible way. After beating Casper Ruud in the US Open final, the Spaniard debuted at the top of the table with an unexpected setback against David Goffin (5-7 and 3-6).

The Murcian, who He is one of the great talents of the male circuitcontinues with 6,740 points with which he reached Astanakeeping the 930 mattress on Nadalsecond on the list (5,810), and also 1,095 compared to Ruudthird with 5,645.

The one from El Palmar has fallen, yes, as the tennis player with the most victories in this 2022. He has been surpassed by Stefano Tsitsipas, number 4 in the world, who has reached 53 in 72 games, while the Spanish has 52 wins, but with nine fewer games (63).

Spain breaks into the top

So much Carlos Alcaraz (1) as Rafael Nadal (2) are the two great Spanish representatives at the top of the ranking. Something similar hasn’t happened since 2014. when both Nadal himself and David Ferrer were among the top five rackets of the ranking.

In the absence of playing some tournaments like Basel ATP 500, the Paris-Bercy Masters 1000, the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin or the Davis Cup FinalsEverything indicates that the two Spaniards will close the year occupying the first two places in the ranking.

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