Novak Djokovic, deprived of tournaments in the United States last month because of his non-vaccinated status, nevertheless recovers the place of world number 1 in the ATP ranking on Monday thanks to the defeat of the Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz in semi -final in Miami.
Sacred in Indian Wells, California, on March 19, Alcaraz took over the throne from “
Djoko
”.
But the young Spanish prodigy, who was defending champion in Florida, lost Friday in the semi-final against the Italian Jannik Sinner, which allows the Serbian legend to live a 380th week at the top of the world hierarchy, a record.
"
Nole
" is now 380 points ahead of his young runner-up, while Stefanos Tsitsipas retains third place, but is sailing more than 1,000 behind the leading duo.
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Behind the Greek, Daniil Medvedev took advantage of his final victory in Miami to grab a place (4th), at the expense of the Norwegian Casper Ruud.
The Russian is the strong man of this start to the season since he won
a fourth title in the "
Sunshine state " in 2023, after Rotterdam, Doha and Dubai.
At 27, this is also his fifth title in a Masters 1000, and his 19th title in total on the professional circuit.
Jannik Sinner, his unfortunate opponent in the final in Miami, can console himself a little with the two places gained, which allows him to integrate the Top 10 (9th).
Also beaten by Medvedev, in the semi-finals, the Russian Karen Khachanov recorded the best operation at the top of the ranking, climbing five places (11th).
Still convalescing, however, Rafael Nadal continues to slide (14th, -1).
