REVEALED! Daniil Medvedev’s potential path to become the New World No.1 in Acapulco

Daniil Medvedev

Daniil Medvedev missed a glorious chance to top the ATP rankings last month. A win in the finals of the Australian Open would’ve propelled him to replace Novak Djokovic and become the new world No.1. However, with a loss in the finals to Rafael Nadal, the Russian lost his chance to lift his 2nd Grand Slam title as well a chance to be the first player other than the Big 3 to stand at the summit of the rankings, since Andy Murray in 2016.

With Djokovic‘s stern decision to not take a covid jab affecting his participation in other tournaments, the Serbian already revealed he is ready to miss tournaments if being vaccinated is mandatory to enter the tournament. As a result, Medvedev has another shot at being the World No.1. The 26-year-old can end Djokovic’s reign as the No.1 ranked player if he wins the Acapulco title. There are other scenarios with which he might end up being the World No.1.

Potential scenarios in which Medvedev will become the new No.1:

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Medvedev wins the title, he will be the World No.1 irrespective of Djokovic’s result in Dubai
Medvedev reaches the finals, Djokovic does not win the title in Dubai
Medvedev reaches the semi-finals, Djokovic does not progress past the semi-finals in Dubai
Medvedev reaches the quarter-finals, Djokovic does not progress past the quarters in Dubai
Medvedev reaches the second round, Djokovic does not reach the semi-finals in Dubai
Medvedev loses in the first round, Djokovic does not reach the quarter-finals in Dubai

Medvedev’s Path to the title

Starting the tournament as the top seed, he is one of the favorites to win the Mexican Open title. With 5 of the top-10 players in contention to win the title, the US Open champion has a tough road ahead to claim his 1st title of the year.

He will kick start his campaign in Mexico with an opening-round encounter against Benoit Paire, then he might face Pablo Andujar-Alba. Medvedev has a flawless win-loss record against both the players, so if he progresses past them 7th seed Taylor Fritz awaits him in the quarter-finals.

Potential rematch against Rafael Nadal in the semi-finals

Rafael Nadal vs Daniil Medvedev — Rafael Nadal and Daniil Medvedev

After his loss to Rafael Nadal in the finals of the Australian Open, Medvedev wouldn’t have to wait long to take his revenge. All things considered, Nadal and Medvedev might clash again in the semi-finals. This is a tricky match-up for Medvedev as he has won only once against Nadal in their past 5 meetings and Nadal is on a 10-match winning streak. If he manages to overcome the Spaniard, he is set to face defending champion Alexander Zverev, or his bitter rival Stefanos Tsitsipas in the finals.

Medvedev’s path to the 2022 Acapulco title: