Carlos Alcaraz, Rome at risk. And for Jannik Sinner 365 days as No. 1

Carlos Alcaraz’s absence in Madrid makes Jannik Sinner sure to remain world No. 1 until the conclusion of Roland Garros, that is, for 52 weeks, from June 10, 2024 to June 9, 2025.

“As you all suspected due to the fact that I was not training, I will not play the tournament”, Alcaraz said at the start of the press conference at the Mutua Madrid Open. “In the final in Barcelona I had a problem with the right adductor, to which another one was added to the hamstring in my left leg.

“I have evaluated with the doctors, I have done everything to return to play in acceptable condition but the situation has not improved much in the last few days – he added – You have to listen to the body, although Madrid is a tournament that I wait all year to be able to play”.

“Now it is time to rest – added the Murcian, currently No. 3 in the rankings – I think it is the right decision not to put the injury at risk. I will have another checkup on Monday. And we will see from there. In a week I will try to return to training. I don&#8217t want to take anything for granted, but I think for Roland Garros we will definitely be there and we will try to be there in Rome” too.