Overview
- Carlos Alcaraz leads the ATP rankings with 12,050 points, with Jannik Sinner on 11,500.
- As the Australian Open titleholder, Sinner drops 2,000 points going in while Alcaraz defends 400, so even a Sinner win would not reclaim No. 1.
- Analysis points to Indian Wells, Miami and Monte‑Carlo as the realistic window for a rankings swing, with Alcaraz carrying heavy defenses in February through April.
- The coverage indicates Sinner will target a busier 2026 schedule than in 2025 to create more opportunities to gain points.
- Sinner is preparing in Dubai, including training with Simona Halep, and coach Darren Cahill shared a practice clip on Instagram.