The race for World No.1 could reach its climax following the conclusion of the 2023 Roland Garros tournament, as four tennis stars are in contention for the prestigious position.
Novak Djokovic: The 22-time Grand Slam champion has 5,955 ranking points, and can only return to the top if he makes a run to the final. However, should the Serbian face and lose to Medvedev in the final, then the Russian will hold the World No.1 position.
Stefanos Tsitsipas: The Greek star's chances of becoming World No.1 for the first time are slim as he would have to win the French Open and hope Alcaraz loses before the fourth round, Medvedev before the quarter-final and Djokovic before the final.
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