Daniil Medvedev can knock Novak Djokovic off world No 1 spot this month as they play Acapulco and Dubai

Men’s tennis could soon have a new world No 1. Novak Djokovic has held the spot for over two years, moving beyond Roger Federer for the most all-time weeks spent at the top. However, Djokovic’s absence from the Australian Open, where he was the defending champion, has opened the door for a new No 1.

Ad/> Daniil Medvedev has the chance to overtake Djokovic at the top of the rankings by the end of the month. ATP DubaiDubai delighted to welcome Djokovic back for Duty Free Tennis ChampionshipsYESTERDAY AT 14:16 How can Medvedev become world No 1? Medvedev’s destiny is in his hands. After missing the Rotterdam Open last week, the Australian Open runner-up is set to return to action in Acapulco on February 21.

Djokovic is also set to compete that week in Dubai, where he does not need to be vaccinated to play. If Medvedev wins the tournament in Mexico he will become world No 1, regardless of what Djokovic does in Dubai. Zverev admits to feeling pressure at Australian Open Murray wants 'permanent solution' on new coach The field for the ATP 500 in Acapulco looks strong.

Defending champion Alexander Zverev is expected to play along with world No 4 Stefanos Tsitsipas and potentially Australian Open champion Rafael Nadal, although he has not committed to his schedule after Melbourne. Andrey Rublev, Felix Auger-Aliassime and Jannik Sinner are on the entry list for Dubai along with Djokovic. What if Medvedev doesn’t win Acapulco? Even if Medvedev doesn’t lift the title in Mexico he could still become world No 1.