Alcaraz marks world No. 1 spot

By Agence France-Presse

May 15, 2023 12:24 am

ROME: Carlos Alcaraz marked his return to the world number one spot by comfortably seeing off fellow Spaniard Albert Ramos-Vinolas in his first ever match at the Italian Open on Saturday, as play was cut short by miserable wet weather.

In-form Alcaraz ensured top spot just by taking to the court to play his second round match in Rome as he seeks a third straight tournament win.

THE NEXT KING OF CLAY? Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz returns the ball to Germany’s Jan-Lennard Struff during their 2023 ATP Tour Madrid Open tennis tournament singles final match at Caja Magica in Madrid on Sunday, May 7, 2023. AFP PHOTO

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