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How does ranking work in tennis?
Player rankings, like Alcaraz being a 'defending champion' or Sinner being 'world number one', are based on a points system. Points are awarded for performance in tournaments, with more points for bigger events like Grand Slams. A higher ranking means better seeding in tournaments, potentially leading to an easier path through the early rounds.
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