Come back Carlos Alcaraz to the competition. He will do it this weekend in Indian Wells, a tournament in which neither will be Novak Djokovic In Rafael Nadal. Thus, the Murcian starts as one of the big favorites with the Russian Daniel Medvedev.
The world number 2 (behind only Djokovic), will face the winner of the match between Thanasi Kokkinakis and Brandon Holtwhich takes place this Thursday.
If the turn is exceeded, the next one will play. The eighth, Tuesday. The semi-finals and the final, if it happens, on Sunday March 19.
Besides Medvedev, the other big favorites for the title in Indian Wells are the Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas and the American Taylor Fritz.
Alcaraz’s possible path to number 1
In the round of 16, he could face the Spaniards Pablo Carreno Oh Andy Murray. In the semi-finals, Fritz o Holger Rune. And in the grand finale, the aforementioned Medvedev or Tsitsipas.
Novak Djokovic will not be in the tournament for the US restrictions due to coronavirus and Alcaraz could recover number 1. There is a 380 point difference between the two. A victory (640) would raise him to this first position in the standings.
Where to watch on TV
The Indian Wells ATP will take place at Indian Wells Tennis Garden, From California. The entire tournament can be seen via ‘Movistar’.