Will there be a surprise? The three possible number one in the ATP ranking after the Australian Open

Djokovic and Tsitsipas will face each other in the final and they depend on themselves, while Alcaraz, who is injured, knows that he will lose the lead from this Monday. I know all the possible scenarios.

The Australian Open 2023 can give the world of tennis a new ATP ranking leader. There are two names that dream of leading the world ranking once the first Grand Slam of the year is over: Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas, who will meet in the final. Carlos Alcarazcurrent number one, you know that from Monday he will lose his position. Next, let’s discuss the cases and what each one needs.

What has to happen for Novak Djokovic to be number one in the world

Given the Djokovic (5th) did not compete last year at the Australian Open because he was not vaccinated against Covid-19, he does not defend any points. The Serbian defeated American Tommy Paul in the semifinals (35 °) and, for now, he is virtually number two in the world. If he wants to overtake Carlos Alcaraz in the first position, yes or yes you need to be champion in Melbourne, which would mean his tenth title on oceanic lands and the 22nd Major of his career with which he would equal Rafael Nadal’s record. pure history.

What has to happen for Stefanos Tsitsipas to be number one in the world

Tsitsipas (4th) defeated the Russian in the semifinals Karen Khachanov (20°). If you want to be number one in the world for the first time in your career, the Greek should win the Australian Open champion by beating Djokovic in the final. It is of no use to you other than lift his first Grand Slam. For now, he matched the performance he had in 2022 in Melbourne and is virtually number three in the world.

Carlos Alcaraz will stop being number one in the world

Alcaraz (1st) was the great absentee from the Australian Open 2023. An injury to his right leg prevented Carlitos from competing in the contest and led him to lose the top of the ranking. Having reached the final Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipaswho wins the competition will rise to the first rank of the world ranking.

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