Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz are set to compete for the top spot in the ATP Ranking, while other players aim to secure their position in the top 10 and improve their standing in the Race to Torino ranking for the Nitto ATP Finals. As the clay season begins, players will have to defend their points from previous matches and tournaments to maintain their current ranking or climb higher.
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz are neck and neck in their bid for the number one spot, with both players having similar points to defend. Stefanos Tsitsipas will need to improve his form to challenge for a higher ranking. Casper Ruud is expected to make a significant jump in the rankings, while Daniil Medvedev will have to adapt to the slower surface.
There is a close competition for sixth place, with Andrey Rublev and Holger Rune defending the most points. Jannik Sinner has a smaller haul of expiring points and could make a difference in the rankings. Taylor Fritz will face experienced clay players as he defends his top ten position.
All eyes are on the Monte-Carlo Master 1000 next week, where the main draw draws will be revealed on Friday.