Why can't Alcaraz usurp Sinner's world number 1 position?

Even if he can win the upcoming Wimbledon 2025 championship, Carlos Alcaraz still cannot become the world's number 1 tennis player.

Alcaraz still cannot become the world's number 1 tennis player if he wins Wimbledon 2025 - Photo: REUTERS

Jannik Sinner will enter Wimbledon this year as the world No. 1 for the second year in a row. Regardless of how the tournament goes, the 23-year-old Italian will retain his top spot when he leaves London.

Sinner currently has a 1,130-point advantage over Alcaraz in the PIF ATP live rankings. Interestingly, Alcaraz has 2,000 points to defend from last year's Wimbledon title, while Sinner only has 400 points to defend from reaching the quarterfinals.

So even if Alcaraz wins his third consecutive championship and Sinner is eliminated early from Wimbledon 2025, the current points gap is still enough for the Italian to maintain the world No. 1 position.

However, that does not reduce the heat of the prestigious Grand Slam on grass. This will be a fierce battle between Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz - the two-time defending champion in SW19. Alcaraz is hotter than ever, ready to narrow the points gap and turn the race around.

But looking further afield, the picture is much more complex and intriguing. If Alcaraz successfully defends his Wimbledon crown in 2025, he will put enormous pressure on Sinner for the rest of the season, when Sinner will have a huge mountain of points to defend. Remember, Sinner has Masters 1000 titles to defend in Cincinnati and Shanghai, along with the US Open.

On the other hand, Wimbledon is also a golden opportunity for Sinner to consolidate his No. 1 position. If he can surpass his achievement of reaching the quarterfinals last year and even win his first title at SW19, Sinner will create a huge momentum in the direct race to the Turin PIF ATP, a key factor in winning the prestigious ATP Year-End No. 1 title.

In addition to the high-profile confrontation between Sinner and Alcaraz, Wimbledon 2025 will also see many other interesting ranking scenarios. UK No. 1 Jack Draper, currently ranked No. 4 in the world, will have the opportunity to close the gap on No. 3 Alexander Zverev, who currently leads by 1,850 points.

The 2025 Wimbledon tennis tournament will take place from June 30 and end on July 13.

TUAN LONG

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