This is what Alcaraz needs to do in the Barcelona Open 2026 to regain the world No. 1 position

Carlos Alcaraz could limit Jannik Sinner's supremacy in the ATP ranking to just one week this time. The Murcian is only 160 points behind his rival, so if he wins the ATP 500 Barcelona Open 2026, he would rise to 13,410 points (500 as the winner, minus 330 defending finalist points). Considering that Sinner is not competing this week, there are still mathematical possibilities for Alcaraz to reach the Mutua Madrid Open 2026 as number 1. He simply needs to win the Godó Conde.

ATP Ranking on Monday:
1. Sinner, 13.400
2. Alcaraz, 13.240

Alcaraz needs to win Barcelona next week to get back to world #1.

If that happens:
1. Alcaraz, 13.410
2. Sinner, 13.400

Crazy.

— José Morgado (@josemorgado) April 12, 2026

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