For the first time, Spain’s top two tennis players have ended the domination of Americans in the ATP rankings. Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal, have finished the year first and second in the ATP rankings. Three of the four Grand Slam titles were won by the powerful Spanish duo. They were able to break traditions held by legendary tennis players like Andre Agassi and Pete Sampras.

Rafael Nadal and Alcaraz break the American dominance in rankings

Carlos Alcaraz is now the youngest tennis player to ever end the season at the top of the ATP rankings. For the eighth time in his career, Rafael Nadal is right behind him in second place this year.

A disappointing performance at the ATP Tour Finals ended the Spaniard’s chances of reaching the top of the rankings. A popular media outlet tweeted the rankings, it shared,” For the 1st time in history 2 not American players from the same nation finish the season..”

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Alcaraz has officially become the youngest year-end No 1 in ATP history.

Alcaraz has experienced an incredible rise this season. This is the biggest increase in ranking across 50 iterations of the ATP Rankings.

Alcaraz offers encouraging updates before the Australian Open

Despite having an abdominal injury, Alcaraz had a fantastic season. The rising star from Spain was unable to compete in the ATP Finals and will also be absent from the Davis Cup. He once had to leave the Paris Masters because of a torn oblique muscle. Alcaraz shared that his injury recovery is going well and that he plans to be fully prepared for the 2023 season to begin.

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The fact that Nadal and Djokovic have not played their best has made No 1’s task easier as he has defeated both of them, this season. Alcaraz made it known that he has no plans to participate in any tournaments before the Australian Open. Let us know what you think about this young Spaniard in your comments below.