Carlos Alcaraz celebrates ranking achievement ahead of French Open seedings: 'It's great to be world No. 1'

Carlos Alcaraz celebrated that “it’s great to be world No. 1” after beating Albert Ramos-Vinolas 6-4 6-1 in his Italian Open debut on Saturday. Alcaraz was impressive yet again as he beat his compatriot in the first round, and the points earned with the victory mean that he will be the new world No.

1 when the standings are next announced, on May 22. Ad That means he will be the No. 1 seed for the upcoming Grand Slam event at Roland-Garros, the French Open, in Paris later this month.

ATP Rome'It's great to be world No. 1' — Alcaraz after beating Ramos-Vinolas in RomeAN HOUR AGO The 20-year-old recently left his teenage years and he has enjoyed recent success in Spain, claiming the trophies in both Barcelona and Madrid. He now has 12 back-to-back wins in matches, and 20 out of his last 21 matches on clay.

The win against Ramos-Vinolas had added symbolism as he beat the Spaniard in Rio de Janeiro three years ago in his first ATP Tour win. «It's great you know to be world No. 1, you know, in Roland-Garros, in a Grand Slam, it's something crazy,” Alcaraz said of the victory over his 35-year-old opponent.

Garcia stunned by Osorio, Kalinina beats Kenin in Saturday's action at Italian Open in Rome Imperious Alcaraz sweeps past Ramos Vinolas in busy day at Italian Open Djokovic 'honored' to play in front of 'avid tennis fan' Mourinho at Italian Open “I couldn't believe it years ago. I am really happy, but for me, it doesn't change too much to be world No. 1 or the No.

2 seed. »I just focus on the tournament, on my game, on every match, and that's something that I try not to think about. But of course, it's something great to be No.