US Open: All scenarios for the world No. 1

After the elimination of defending champion Daniil Medvedev in the 4th round of the US Open, there are three contenders for the world No. 1 ranking.

One of Rafa Nadal, Casper Ruud and Carlos Alcarat will top the ATP table right after the US Open, Medvedev falls from there after 13 straight weeks.

Big favorite to return to No. 1, Rafa Nadal, who has fate in his hands because if he manages to reach at least the American Open final, he will secure his rise to the top.

Of course, Carlos Alcarath also holds fate in his hands, who will become the new No. 1 in the world rankings if he wins the title!

We remind you that Nadal and Alcarath are potential opponents in the semifinals of the tournament. In other words, it is very likely that this battle, if it takes place, will also decide the conquest of the summit.

Close and leaders Kasper Ruud has already qualified for the quarters and seems to have the most passable crosses (quarters against Matteo Berettini and semis against one of the Khachanovs, Kyrgios) .

All scenarios in detail:

What needs to happen for Nadal to become number 1:

• At least reach the final
• Reaching at least the Quarterfinals and not winning the title from either of Rudd and Alkarath
• That Rudd and Alkarath will not qualify for the final if Rafa is eliminated by Tiafos in the 4th round

What needs to happen for Rudd to be #1:

• Winning the title and Nadal failing to qualify for the final
• Reaching the final and Alcarath failing to qualify for the final and Nadal for the quarterfinals

What needs to happen for Alkarath to become No. 1:

• To win the title
• Reaching the final and Rudd failing to qualify for the final and Nadal for the quarterfinals

SOURCE: Tennis24