Alcaraz e un'opportunità d'oro al Miami Open per guadagnare vantaggio come numero 1

Lo spagnolo affronta il torneo di Florida senza difendere punti e come una delle ultime occasioni dell'anno in cui può prendere distanza da Sinner.

Andrés Tomás Rico | 17 Mar 2026 | 16.00
twitter tiktok instagram instagram Comentarios
Preferir Puntodebreak en Google
Alcaraz e un'opportunità d'oro al Miami Open per guadagnare vantaggio come numero 1. Foto: Gettyimages
Alcaraz e un'opportunità d'oro al Miami Open per guadagnare vantaggio come numero 1. Foto: Gettyimages

Streaming French Open Women tennis in diretta
🎾 Sara Bejlek vs Iga Swiatek
  1. Registrati su Bet365 qui
  2. Effettua il tuo primo deposito di almeno 5 €
  3. Vai alla sezione “Live” e guarda ogni partita
Guarda la partita su Bet365

Carlos Alcaraz has the last chance to distance himself from Jannik Sinner in the ATP ranking. The Spanish tennis player faces intense months on the clay court circuit where he defends 4,330 points from Monte Carlo to Roland Garros, compared to the 1,950 points that belong to the Italian. Hence, this Miami Open is an opportunity to earn points that could be crucial in the future.

It's worth noting that Alcaraz is not defending points in Miami after a surprising second-round exit last year against David Goffin. That event marked a turning point in the season, and in 2026, it's a chance to halt Sinner's resurgence as he collects points that he missed out on last year due to a doping ban.

.

The Race for World Number One Between Alcaraz and Sinner in the Coming Months

For the first time in a long while, both players start a tournament from scratch with no points to defend. If they win their opening matches, they will add points from Florida. However, the path for the world number one appears more challenging, as he could start against Joao Fonseca.

Currently, Alcaraz holds a lead of 2,140 points over Sinner, with the Italian gaining 1,000 points from his recent victory in Indian Wells. In Miami, unless a major upset occurs, the gap in the world rankings is expected to remain similar. However, winning the title could lead to a significant point increase for either player.

The battle for the top spot will mainly unfold during the clay court season, with the Spanish player defending and the Italian player attacking. The race for number one promises to be intense and full of uncertaintiesWhat tournaments will each player choose?

Both players are confirmed for the Monte Carlo Masters 1000, while Alcaraz will return to the Barcelona Open aiming for his third title. He also defends 350 points from last year's final, whereas the number two player will rest the week before the Mutua Madrid Open.

The immediate concern lies in whether both will compete in Madrid and Rome. Sinner is likely to participate in Rome, where he has 650 points to defend as the runner-up in 2025, but his presence in Madrid, where he has no points at stake, remains uncertain.

Alcaraz faces a more challenging decision. He missed the Madrid tournament last year due to an injury sustained at the Barcelona Open, and now he aims to compete in this crucial event. However, soon after, he must defend 1,000 points in Rome as Paris looms on the horizon.

Skipping one of these tournaments or giving his all to arrive in top form for Roland Garros are the options Carlos Alcaraz is considering as he contends for the top spot with Jannik Sinner in what promises to be a fiercely competitive clay court season.

A poor showing by Alcaraz in Miami and Monte Carlo, or missing out on one of the clay court events, combined with two victories by Sinner, could intensify the battle for the world number one ranking well before Roland Garros.

Questa notizia è una traduzione automatica. Puoi leggere la notizia originale Alcaraz y una oportunidad de oro en el Miami Open para ganar ventaja como número 1