Carlos Alcaraz set for top ranking following Madrid Open success

Carlos Alcaraz won the Madrid Open (Manu Fernandez/AP)

Carlos Alcaraz is primed to become world number one once again after defending his Madrid Open title.

The Spaniard, who turned 20 on Saturday, beat Jan-Lennard Struff 6-4 3-6 6-3 to complete the Spanish double for the second successive year following his victory in Barcelona a fortnight ago.