11/06/2023 11:43am. Updated on 11/06/2023 12:55pm.
The clothes are old. Despite being 36 years old and one of the oldest elite tennis players, Novak Djokovic (1st) remains current, crowned champion of the Paris Masters 1000 after surpassing Grigor Dimitrov (17º) but, above all, expanding its leadership in the ATP ranking.
While Rafael Nadala tennis player just as experienced as Nole, suffers the passage of time with a hip injury that sidelined him from several competitions this year, the truth is that this same factor does not seem to have affected the Serbian. He competes against the rival who is in front of him and, in addition, he defeats him, as happened this Sunday, by defeating the Bulgarian with partials of 6-4 and 6-3.
From this, Djokovic increased his margin as world number one, with 11,445 points compared to the 8,455 of the Spanish Carlos Alcaraz (2nd), who lost in the first round against the Russian Román Safiulin (39th). Yes, 3000 units difference.
Besides, He reached his 40 ATP Masters 1000 titles and remains undefeated in 18 consecutive matches. in tournaments Cincinnati, US Open and Paris-Bercy. His last fall from him? On July 16, when he was beaten in five sets (1-6, 7-6, 6-1, 3-6 and 6-4) by Alcaraz himself.
This way, The legendary racket from the Balkans has a great chance of finishing 2023 as the leader of the table. To achieve this goal, he would have to win a single match in his next event, the ATP finals that will begin in Turin next Sunday, November 12.
Nadal continues his free fall
Rafael Nadal, in free fall. (Reuters)
The historic Rafael Nadal continues to pay the consequences of his hip injury and, now, He fell to 662nd place in the ATP ranking after losing 210 points of the 255 he had. Consequently, he is left with 45 points, achieved in the second round of the Australia Open.
However, the Manacor native continues training, focused on his return to the courts. In fact, Rafa would already have guaranteed invitations to several tournamentsplus you can also use your protected ranking.
The South Americans in the ranking
Nicolás Jarry, the highest South American representative of the ATP ranking. (EFE)
The truth is that There were no major changes with respect to the South American table of the ATP rankingheaded by the Chilean Nicolás Jarry and the Argentine Francisco Cerúndolonineteenth and twentieth, both one place better than last week.
On the other hand, His closest pursuers are the Argentinians Sebastian Baez (29°), Thomas Martin Etcheverry (30°), Pedro Cachin (62°) and Federico Coria (88°), in addition to Brazilian Thiago Seyboth (74°).
Djokovic’s word after becoming champion
Djokovic’s word after winning the Paris Masters 1000. (AFP)
“I want to continue winning more and I want to continue playing at the highest level. The Grand Slams and the Masters are the most valuable tournaments in our sport. This victory has more value, particularly at this stage of my career“Nole explained.
And I add: “I think I need one more victory to secure number one, that is my main goal, apart from the Davis Cup. “The next three days will be recovery, I will put the racket aside and spend time with the family to recharge.”
2023-11-06 11:43:56
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