Novak Djokovic has regained the number one spot in the world rankings after several weeks. The Serbian tennis champion took advantage of Carlos Alcaraz’s injury in the Miami Open semifinals to climb back to the top. Djokovic, who had been absent from the American tour, is now ready to compete in the Monte Carlo Masters 1000, the first clay tournament of the season.
During his press conference before the start of the tournament, Djokovic praised the rise of young talents on the Tour, including Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, who could potentially face each other in the quarterfinals. Djokovic expressed his belief that these players, along with Holger Rune, will be the leaders of the future and could be the next Big Three in men’s tennis.
Djokovic’s prediction may well come true as these players are proving themselves to be the most complete and versatile tennis players despite their young age. They have been showing excellent tennis and great improvements on the court, and the future of men’s tennis belongs to them.
Djokovic’s campaign in the Monte Carlo Rolex Masters is set to begin with a not very complicated match against the winner of a qualifier and the American Mackenzie McDonald. In the Round of 16, he could face Lorenzo Musetti or Miomir Kecmanovic, both challenging opponents, especially in the initial stages of a tournament. The draw also features another young Italian player, Luca Nardi, who will make his debut in the Main Draw of Montecarlo against a qualifier.