There are five players with a mathematical option to be number one in the ranking mundial ATP on Monday, September 12. The combinations and the logic indicate that it will be the same tennis player that the previous Sunday will have won the US Open which begins today Monday in the New York neighborhood of Queen’s. The Spaniards are in the bidding Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcarazas well as Russian Daniil Medvedevthe greek Stefanos Tsitsipas and the norwegian Casper Ruud.
Defends the double crown, from this afternoon (6:00 p.m. / Eurosport), the Russian Daniil Medvedev, the best of the 2021 edition and that occupies the first place in the ATP classification. He depends on himself, like Nadal and Alcaraz. The three of them know that by lifting the trophy they make a living by also commanding the ranking, which is still a collateral prize given the magnitude of a Grand Slam.
The most accessible number 1 is Nadal, due to a greater number of variables in his favor and because he starts with more points than anyone by not defending anything. Although he counts his current moment for Grand Slams. His record of 22 is not in danger, as the Serbian Novak Djokovicwhich added 21 in Wimbledonyou cannot enter the United States because you are not vaccinated against covid.
Nadal, 19-0 a Grand Slam
The 36-year-old Balearic remains undefeated this year in Grand Slams, with a balance of 19-0. The best in Australia y Roland Garros, withdrew before the Wimbledon semis due to a torn rectus abdominis. A factor that he continues to take into account in his return to New York, which he left in 2019 as champion, not playing in 2020 because he opted for the Roland Garros that was played in October nor in 2021, this time due to injury. .
“An abdominal injury is difficult to manage, it is a place where you need flexibility. But with a scar at first it is not easy, there is a risk of having a break. I hope to be ready. I’m careful with the serve”, explains Nadal, who only lasted one match in Cincinnati. Without filming, he gave in to who was later the winner of the week, the Croatian Borna Coric.
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If Nadal, especially, and Medvedev represent the experience at Flushing Meadows, Carlos Alcaraz flag the alternative. He gave an important flash twelve months ago, planting himself in the quarterfinals, in his debut in the last ‘great’ of the season. He left on the way Stefanos Tsitsipas, but he ended up physically broken and had to retire before Happy Auger-Also.
“Now I feel more prepared,” he announces in his second presence. Put in the group of favorites to everything. A race so fast that it has also taken its toll this summer. He acknowledged having been a victim of pressure for the first time on the main circuit. He so confessed after losing to Tommy Paul in Montréal. It is a matter of accumulating experiences and getting used to the status that corresponds to you by class.
The draw wanted Rafa Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz to meet in the semifinals. For now, tomorrow, Tuesday, they will be at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The Murcian, at 6:00 p.m. against the Argentine Sebastian Baez. The Balearic, early Wednesday (01:00 a.m.) against the Australian Rinky Hijikata
