Carlos Alcaraz has just one defeat this season on the ATP circuit and the Iberian is looking to return to the top of the world rankings after Indian Wells.

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Carlos Alcaraz wants to take the first place in the ATP tournament from Novak Djokovic

Absent from Indian Wells because he has not been vaccinated against Covid-19, Novak Djokovic could lose his world No. 1 ranking if Alcaraz wins the Masters in the California desert.

“I’ll try to do it (not go back to number one). For me, to win this tournament (Indian Wells) and become the world No. 1 again is a big goal.

Of course, there are many great players who have a chance to win the tournament, but I believe in my chances” – Carlos Alcarazwhen asked about his goal at Indian Wells 2023.

The Iberian can return to the first place in the ATP hierarchy only if he wins the Californian tournament.

The 2022 US Open champion, Carlos climbed to the top of the world rankings at just 19 years old.

Alcaraz did not play at the Australian Open-2023, the Spaniard had health problems. This season, the Spaniard has 8 wins and a loss, this year he conquered the clay tournament in Buenos Aires.

In Indian Wells, Carlos is seeded number one and will play the winner of the match between Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis (94 ATP) and American Brandon Holt (193 ATP) in the second round.

Indian Wells will be held from March 6-19 on hard and 96 players have started in the two main draws. The contest offers $8,800,000 each for men and women. Titled champions – Taylor Fritz and Iga Svyatek.

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