With Alexander Zverev’s loss to Matteo Berrettini within the second spherical of the Monte Carlo Masters 1000, Jannik Sinner gained the mathematical certainty of staying on the prime of the ATP rating at the very least till his return to the ATP tour on the Rome Masters 1000 in Might.
Regardless of solely enjoying the Australian Open in 2025 earlier than reaching an settlement with WADA for a three-month suspension, the Italian ace was capable of profit from the disappointing outcomes of Sascha Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz to take care of his management within the ATP rating.
The German champion entered a deep disaster after being brutally defeated by Jannik at Melbourne Park, a blow that left traces within the thoughts of Sascha who not performed his finest tennis struggling a number of stunning defeats between February and March.
The participant from Hamburg had comfortably gained the primary set in opposition to Matteo Berrettini within the Principality, earlier than turning off the sunshine permitting the previous world quantity 6 to finish a really spectacular comeback because of the assist of the group (largely made up of Italian followers).
Carlitos did not benefit from the absence of his prime rival Sinner both, contemplating he lifted only one trophy in Rotterdam in February. The 21-year-old Spaniard did not significantly shine within the Masters 1000 in Indian Wells and Miami both, earlier than admitting that the strain of having the ability to return to the highest of the ATP rating killed him.
Carlitos should win 4 tournaments in a row
Zverev has no likelihood of changing into world No.1 till after Roland Garros, the place he reached the ultimate final yr, whereas Alcaraz would want an actual miracle to dethrone Jannik earlier than the second main of the season.
The champion from Murcia is anticipated to win Monte Carlo, Barcelona, Madrid and Rome, hoping that his prime rival might be eradicated on his debut on the Foro Italico.
Barring stunning surprises, it is extremely doubtless that Sinner will full a whole calendar yr on the prime of the ATP rating. This milestone can be deserved for what the 23-year-old Italian has achieved from January 2024 till at this time.
