Tennis

379 weeks ahead for Djokovic, but Alcaraz threat looms

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3 years ago

March 6, 2023

Nancy

379 weeks ahead for Djokovic, but Alcaraz threat looms

PHOTO KARIM SAHIB, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE

Carlos Alcaraz can recover first place in the ATP rankings, held by Novak Djokovic (in the photo), in the event of a final victory in Indian Wells (March 8-19).

(Paris) Novak Djokovic occupies for a 379^e week the place of world No.1 in the ATP ranking published on Monday, but the Serb finds himself under threat from the young Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz, who can recover the throne in the event of a final victory in Indian Wells (March 8-19).

“Djoko” broke German Steffi Graff’s absolute record last week (377 weeks), after recovering the throne in January thanks to her 22^e Grand Slam title won in Melbourne.

But Nole, who lost for the first time of the season on Friday in Dubai, is out of the ATP 1000 tournament in Indian Wells, which begins on Wednesday, due to his unvaccinated status against COVID-19.

Also, if Alcaraz (19), who is 380 points behind, wins the Californian tournament, he will recover first place, occupied for the first time, in a record of precocity, last September thanks to his title at the Internationals the United States.

In the ranking published on Monday, the Top 5 remains otherwise unchanged, with Tsitsipas, Ruud and Fritz behind the Djokovic-Alcaraz duo.

On the other hand, the Russian Daniil Medvedev is reaping the fruits of his three successive titles, the last in Dubai on Saturday, by recovering the 6^e place (+1) to the detriment of his compatriot Andrey Rublev (7^e).

In eighth position, the Dane Holger Rune gains two places, thanks to his semi-final in Acapulco, while the Spanish legend Rafael Nadal (9^e-1) continues to heal his left leg and will skip Indian Wells and Miami.

In the Top 20, the Australian Alex de Minaur benefits from 7^e title of his career – the most prestigious – conquered on Saturday in Acapulco (ATP 500), gaining four places (18^e), just like his opponent in the final, the American Tommy Paul (19^e).

ATP ranking published on Monday

1. Novak Djokovic (SRB) 7160 points

2. Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) 6780

3. Stefanos Tsitsipas (GRE) 5805

4. Casper Ruud (NOR) 5560

5. Taylor Fritz (USA) 3795

6. Daniil Medvedev (RUS) 3775 (+1)

7. Andrey Rublev (RUS) 3660 (-1)

8. Holger Rune (DEN) 3321 (+2)

9. Rafael Nadal (ESP) 3315 (-1)

10. Felix Augier-Aliassime (CAN) 3245 (-1)

11. Hubert Hurkacz (POL) 3110

12. Cameron Norrie (GBR) 2815

13. Jannik Sinner (ITA) 2655

14. Alexander Zverev (GER) 2500

15. Karen Khachanov (RUS) 2470

16. Frances Tiafoe (USA) 2395

17. Pablo Carreno (ESP) 2240

18. Alex de Minaur (AUS) 2165 (+4)

19. Tommy Paul (USA) 2000 (+4)

20. Borna Coric (CRO) 1905

Source: lapresse

Nancy

I am a sports journalist who has worked in print and online. I have authored articles for a sports website and have covered sports news for over 6 years.

Tennis

Elina Svitolina – Mirra Andreeva. Watch online. Live broadcast

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4 hours ago

January 24, 2026

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Elina Svitolina – Mirra Andreeva. Watch online. Live broadcast

January 25 Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina (WTA 12) The Australian Open will continue to be competed in 2026.

In the fourth round, the Ukrainian player will play against the seventh neutral racket in the world Mirra Andreeva. The fight will start at 12.00 Kyiv time in Rod Laver Arena.

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This will be the second head-to-head meeting between the rivals. The score is 1:0 in Andreeva’s favor.

The winner of the fight will face Coco Gauff or Carolina Muchova in the quarter-finals.

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I am a sports journalist who has worked in print and online. I have authored articles for a sports website and have covered sports news for over 6 years.

Tennis

Elina Svitolina – Mirra Andreeva. Prediction and announcement for the Australian Open match

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4 hours ago

January 24, 2026

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Elina Svitolina – Mirra Andreeva. Prediction and announcement for the Australian Open match

Elina Svitolina (WTA 12) will face Mirra Andreeva (WTA 7) in the fourth round of the Australian Open on January 25.

The match is scheduled to start at 12:00 Kyiv time.

Sport.ua together with a betting partner bet announcing the upcoming fight!

Elina Svitolina

The Ukrainian athlete started this season brilliantly and currently has a streak of eight wins in official tournaments. Svitolina has already won the title in Auckland but she needs to perform well at the majors.

In the first round, the athlete defeated Spaniard Krystyna Buksha with scores of 6:4, 6:1, then defeated the young Polish player Linda Klimovichova with scores of 7:5, 6:1. The most difficult was the last match against the “neutral” Diana Schneider – 7:6, 6:3, in this match there were up to nine breaks. Svitolina won the last fight with her experience, made a little less mistakes, won a little more and finally put the finishing touches on her opponent.

The best performance at the Australian Open was in the quarter-finals; This was achieved three times, thus putting the tennis player one step away from repeating his personal best. If successful, Elina will compete with the winner of the Gauff-Mukhova pairing.

Mirra Andreeva

The “neutral” team also starts the season well but rarely behaves with dignity on the field. Andreeva reached the quarter-finals in Brisbane, where she deservedly lost to Marta Kostyuk in two sets. Later, the athlete managed to win the championship in Adelaide, beating Canadian Mboko in the final.

The tennis player is 18 years old and is not bothered by his busy schedule. Despite its place in the top 10, it lacks emotional stability. Andreeva started this tournament with a tough win against Donna Vekic – 4:6, 6:3, 6:0, then beat Greek Maria Sakkari 6:4, 6:0 and in the last match she beat Romanian Elena-Gabriela Ruse 6:3, 6:4. At the Australian Major the neutral team never advanced beyond the fourth round.

personal meetings

The tennis players played each other only once; The match took place in the quarter-finals of the Indian Wells tournament in March last year. Andreeva then won with scores of 7:5 and 6:3.

To guess

Bookmakers give a slight advantage to the “neutral”, which is explained by the fact that it is higher in the rankings and is also 13 years younger. Svitolina’s motivation will be very high in such a match.

I don’t think the winner will be determined quickly, so I’m betting on 1.76 out of 21.5 games in total.

Prediction Sport.ua

Elina Svitolina

01/25/2026 –

12:00

Mirra Andreeva

Total over 21.5

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Nancy

I am a sports journalist who has worked in print and online. I have authored articles for a sports website and have covered sports news for over 6 years.

Tennis

Svitolina’s fight. Match schedule of Ukrainians at the Aus Open on January 25

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5 hours ago

January 24, 2026

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Svitolina’s fight. Match schedule of Ukrainians at the Aus Open on January 25

On January 25, the 1/8 singles finals as well as the first round matches of the junior tournaments will begin at the 2026 Australian Open.

On Sunday, Elina Svitolina will play in Melbourne and three Ukrainian teenagers will also start: Nikita Belozertsev, Polina Sklyar, Antonina Sushkova, Sofia Belinskaya.

Svitolina’s fight. Match schedule of Ukrainians at the Aus Open on January 25

Australian Open 2026. Singles, 1/8 final

Rod Laver Arena. 2nd start of the night session (cannot be before 12:00)

Elina Svitolina [12] – Mirra Andreeva [8]

Australian Open 2026. Juniors. Singles, 1/32 final

Court No. 14. 1. Launch (cannot be before 01:00)

Nikita Belozertsev [6] – Aaro Gabet [Q]

Court No. 8. 3. Launch (cannot be before 04:00)

Antonina Sushkova – Zhang Qian Wei

Court No. 12. 3. Launch (cannot be before 04:00)

Polina Sklyar [Q] – Teresa Germanova

Court No. 6. 5. Launch (Cannot be before 07:00)

Sofia Belinskaya – Emily Chen [WC]

Australian Open 2026. Juniors. Doubles, 1/32 final

Court No. 14. 5. Launch (Cannot be before 07:00)

Nikita Belozertsev / Jamie Mackenzie- Ymerali İbrahimi / Cooper Pouch [WC]

Court No. 14. 6. Launch (cannot be before 08:30)

Polina Sklyar / Aishi Das- Mariella Tamm / Zhang Rui’en [6]

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Nancy

I am a sports journalist who has worked in print and online. I have authored articles for a sports website and have covered sports news for over 6 years.