Italian Open Highlights: After trailing Novak Djokovic by just 5 points in the ATP rankings, Carlos Alcaraz has returned to the world number one spot after he beat fellow Spaniard Albert Ramos-Vinolas in the second round of the Italian Open 2023. This was Alcaraz’s debut match in Rome after missing the tournament last year due to an injury. Follow Italian Open 2023 Live Updates with InsideSport.IN
Incoming World No. 1! 📈
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— ATP Tour (@atptour) May 13, 2023
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The 20-year-old will overtake Novak Djokovic in the ATP rankings and is now assured of the top seeding at the French Open later this month.
Djokovic arrived in Rome with a five-point lead over Alcaraz, but as the defending champion the Serb will drop points during the tournament.
Alcaraz is not defending any points, and earns ten by beginning his opening match in the Italian capital, enough to put him on top of the rankings.
The Spaniard became the youngest ever world number one thanks to his US Open triumph last September, with Djokovic denied entry to the United States because of his Covid vaccination status.
Alcaraz will begin his 23rd week at world number one on May 22 and has a chance to leave Rome with a sizable lead.
The second seed arrived in the Italian capital on a fine run after back-to-back clay court titles in Barcelona and Madrid.
Where to watch Italian Open 2023?
The matches can be watched LIVE on Sony LIV.
Italian Open Highlights: Carlos Alcaraz returns to World No.1 after victory against Albert Ramos-Vinolas in Italian Open second round
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