Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev had two very good chances to make up points on Jannik Sinner in the ATP rankingthis week. As everyone knows by now, the world number 1 has been suspended for three months and will not be able to play until the Rome Masters 1000 in May.
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However, the advantage of the Italian ace over his direct pursuers is so large that Sascha and Carlitos would need a miracle to dethrone him. This week's results made Jannik's No.1 position even more solid.
The Spaniard after winning his first title of 2025 in Rotterdam was defeated by Jiri Lehecka in the quarterfinals at Doha ATP 500, missing several chances in the third set and suffering a four-game streak in the decisive moment of the match.
The 4-time Grand Slam champion has shown that he has not eliminated those ups and downs that have characterized his career so far and that are the cause of several defeats during the season.
Alcaraz and Zverev disappointed
Sascha on the other hand also disappointed expectations at the Rio Open after his premature elimination in Buenos Aires last week. The German champion has never played his best tennis in these two weeks and suffered a truly shocking defeat against Francisco Comesana in the quarterfinals in Brazil.
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The 2025 Australian Open finalist was ahead 4-1 in the third set, before suffering the comeback of his opponent who played incredible tennis and took advantage of all Sascha's uncertainties.
At this point, Alcaraz and Zverev would need an almost perfect run between now and May to be able to overtake Sinner in the ATP ranking.
The German did not seem to be in top form due to a small problem with his right arm, but his defeat against Comesana was really serious for how it came. Alexander's tour in South America was disastrous, with two premature eliminations and many doubts still open.
