Sinner‘s Path Back to World No. 1 Hinges on Upcoming Performances
ROME – Jannik Sinner faces a clear, albeit challenging, roadmap to reclaim the ATP world No. 1 ranking from Carlos Alcaraz,according to updated rankings as of November 11,2025. Currently trailing Alcaraz by 1,050 points, the Italian’s return to the top spot depends on his performance in upcoming tournaments, specifically leveraging opportunities to surpass Alcaraz’s results.The stakes are high for both players as the season nears its conclusion, with the year-end No. 1 ranking carrying significant prestige and momentum into the 2026 season.
The current standings, released today, show Alcaraz leading with 11,050 points, while Sinner holds 10,000. This gap materialized after recent results saw Alcaraz maintain his position and Sinner experience a slight decrease in his point total. Several Italian players are making strides, including Flavio Cobolli (2,025 points), Luciano Darderi (1,609), lorenzo Sonego (1,265), Matteo Berrettini (945), Matteo Arnaldi (883), mattia Bellucci (783), and Luca Nardi (699), but their progress doesn’t directly impact Sinner’s pursuit of the No. 1 ranking.
To overtake Alcaraz, Sinner must strategically target tournaments where he can maximize point gains. The points difference suggests Sinner needs a strong showing in remaining events, possibly requiring a tournament win where Alcaraz underperforms, or consistently reaching later stages while Alcaraz falters. Novak Djokovic (4,830 points) and Alexander Zverev (4,960 points) remain contenders, but the immediate battle is between Alcaraz and Sinner. Ben Shelton (3,970) and Taylor Fritz (4,935) also feature prominently in the top ten.
