World number two Novak Djokovic has a mathematical chance to regain the world number one ranking after the Madrid Masters 2014 tournament (which begins next week) if he goes on to win the title and if defending champion Rafael Nadal loses before the quarterfinals.
Here’s a breakdown, looking ahead to next week’s Mutua Madrid Open.
Emirates ATP Rankings – 28 April 2014
[1] Rafael Nadal – 12,900
[2] Novak Djokovic – 11,040
Points earned from 2013 Madrid Masters
Rafael Nadal – 1,000 points (winner)
Novak Djokovic – 10 (second round loss)
Madrid Masters 2014 Round by Round Analysis | Points
Rafael Nadal
Winner – 12,900
Final – 12,500
Semifinal – 12,260
Q-Final – 12,080
R16 – 11,990
R32 – 11,945
R64 – 11,910
DNP – 11,900
Novak Djokovic
Winner – 12,030
Final – 11,630
Semifinal – 11,390
Q-Final – 11,210
R16 – 11,120
R32 – 11,075
R64 – 11,040
DNP – 11,030
Djokovic has accumulated significant ranking points in the past two months which saw him win back to back Masters title at Indian Wells and Miami. He also reached the semifinals of the Monte Carlo Masters.
