Djokovic vs Alcaraz vs Medevev - what is the real story of 2023? (featuring Abigail Johnson)

Abigail Johnson returns as guest contributor alongside George Bellshaw and Calvin Betton to look over this week's biggest stories, including:

- A statement week for Daniil Medvedev after winning his third title of the season and, more significantly, beating Novak Djokovic fairly comfortably and ending a 21-match win streak.

- Novak Djokovic will not be in Indian Wells or Miami despite his request for an exemption gaining support from US senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio, and the USTA. Carlos Alcaraz will return to world No 1 if he wins IW as a result...

- Alex De Minaur won his first ATP 500 in Acapulco, beating Tommy Paul in the final and picking up a strong win over Holger Rune en route.

- Naomi Osaka, who is on a career break after announcing her pregnancy, has been spotted on court with Andre Agassi watching on!

- Marta Kostyuk is at last a WTA champion, winning the title in Austin and reaching the top 40 in the world for the first time.

- Donna Vekic beat Caroline Garcia in the Monterrey to move to No 20 in the world, just one place short of her career high.

We also answer some of your questions, including:

• Wazza asks on Twitter: At the Australian Open many players were complaining about the balls and I read similar comments in Dubai. What can be done to fix this issue?
• Rahul Misra asks on Twitter: Who are the players (both ATP and WTA) outside the top 50 who could make a giant leap up the rankings this year? This is your opportunity to line yourself up for an "I told you so" in December

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