This content was published on November 12, 2023 – 08:00 November 12, 2023 – 08:00 (Keystone-ATS) Novak Djokovic against Carlos Alcaraz, it’s still the big announced duel of the ATP Masters which starts on Sunday in Turin. The fight between the two best players of the year for the number 1 place is, however, almost over, the Serbian having won everything since his defeat against Spain in the final at Wimbledon. Winner this year of a 22nd, a 23rd and a 24th Grand Slam trophy, Novak Djokovic has long dethroned Roger Federer as the hunter of eternal records. At 36, the Serbian once again had a brilliant season, winning six tournaments and once again achieving a calendar Grand Slam success. Nole is almost certain to finish the year as No. 1 for the eighth time and extend his record. To do this, he only needs to win a match in Turin, or count on a defeat for Carlos Alcaraz. He has already equaled Roger Federer last year with his sixth Masters title, and can therefore become the sole record holder. The confidence is there, as he proved last week by triumphing at Bercy despite an infectious disease.
Alcaraz not at best
Like his compatriot Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz has difficulty in the gym and fights in the fall against the consequences of an exhausting game. The 20-year-old Spaniard also won six tournaments and fought a thrilling months-long battle for the No. 1 spot with Novak Djokovic. But the winner of the last Wimbledon had to withdraw from the Swiss Indoors due to injury, failing in the round of 16 in Shanghai and even upon entering the competition at Bercy. Forfeited last year for the ATP Finals due to injury, he is making his debut in this tournament, just like the Dane Holger Rune.
Is Medvedev an outsider?
Jannik Sinner is, with Novak Djokovic, the player in the best shape this fall and promises to be the Serbian’s great rival. The 22-year-old Italian won a Masters 1000 for the first time in Toronto in August, as well as the tournaments in Beijing and Vienna in recent weeks. Thanks to him, fans have a local hero to encourage. A hero who is not afraid to make strong decisions: the world No. 4 caused a sensation at Paris-Bercy by withdrawing from his round of 16 due to fatigue, even though he had played until 2:30 a.m. morning the night before. Daniil Medvedev is also one to watch closely in Turin, where an undefeated winner will pocket just over $4.8 million. A single participation brings in $325,500, to which is added $390,000 per victory in the preliminary phase of this masters tournament.
2023-11-12 23:35:15
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