Can Carlito's Way take him back to the number one ranking in IW?

[Hitman]

This is his shot to reclaim the heavyweight title, he misses this, and he will have to wait a little, as he has a lot of points to defend in the coming days. His way of getting back to the promise land is by winning Indian Wells, and with Earth's Mightiest banned from the venue, all that stands in his way will be six of the world's best.

 

[TheNachoMan]

He can have it. Novak already has the all time record so who cares.

 

[Rudiiii]

 

[MeatTornado]

I don't think he'll get there in Indian Wells.

 

[Rudiiii]

He needs to win both IW and Miami if he wants to keep no1 for more than two weeks. Also for regaining #1, he must win IW, as he will fall short 300 points in case of losing in the final

 

[Rattie]

He’s 19. I doubt his tennis career is really going to be defined by those in their twilight years.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Good luck to him! If he takes it then fair play. It will be tough for him to beat Meddy on current form though.

 

[Kralingen]

Really hope we can see him play Medvedev, Rune, or Sinner here. Those are probably the only 4 players who truly interest me in the draw as it stands.

 

[ojo rojo]

 

[Pheasant]

I don't think that Alcaraz will get there. He needs to win the event to pass Djokovic. And then, he's defending 1000 points at Miami. I don't see this happening.

One guy that could make a run to #1 before Djokovic puts that spot away is Tsitipas. Granted, he's 1355 points out of first place. However, he's defending only 45 day at IW. From there, he's defending 0 points at Miami and the next 3 clay Masters events.

 

[CoolCoolCool]

Clearly he can, he has a very high ceiling. Whether he'll do it is a whole other question.

 

[Slicehand]

Only his body can stop him

 

[tennis_error]

Good luck to him! If he takes it then fair play. It will be tough for him to beat Meddy on current form though.

It's not fair play, where Novak is robbed 2000 Wimbledon points... Alc do not need fake weeks...

 

[LaVie en Rose]

It's not fair play, where Novak is robbed 2000 Wimbledon points... Alc do not need fake weeks...

He needs those weeks otherwise wouldn’t get to No.1.Not his fault tho,but ATP .Fair play in tennis these days means big fat 0

 

[socallefty]

I hope he wins the Sunshine doubles. Go, Carlos! I wouldn’t mind if one of the young Americans like Fritz or Paul thwart him though.

 

[Deleted member 629564]

Only his body can stop him

Zverev can do it as well.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

It's not fair play, where Novak is robbed 2000 Wimbledon points... Alc do not need fake weeks...

It’s not Carlos fault though. I will give him is credit if he wins and get back to no1 regardless.

 

[pj80]

Meddy Blanco from the Bronx will stop him...

 

[Slicehand]

Zverev can do it as well.

Hasnt shown great form, he can tough, but little chance

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

I don't think that Alcaraz will get there. He needs to win the event to pass Djokovic. And then, he's defending 1000 points at Miami. I don't see this happening.

One guy that could make a run to #1 before Djokovic puts that spot away is Tsitipas. Granted, he's 1355 points out of first place. However, he's defending only 45 day at IW. From there, he's defending 0 points at Miami and the next 3 clay Masters events.

Tsitsipas is going to have a tough time defending 1000, 360 & 600 points from the title, SF & F at 3 clay masters last year.
Even from miami he will have to defend 90 points I guess.