Alexander Zverev enters the ATP Finals in Turin as the world number one, marking the first time the German has traveled to the season-ending tournament in that position.
The event, which serves as the culmination of the ATP Tour, begins this Sunday and runs through November 22. Regardless of his performance in Turin, Alexander Zverev is already confirmed to finish the year as the world number one in the ATP rankings.
Zverev has been drawn into the “John-McEnroe-Group,” where he is set to face American Ben Shelton, Frenchman Arthur Fils, and Spanish newcomer Rafael Jódar.
According to SPORT1, Zverev holds a positive head-to-head record against all three group opponents, including a victory over Shelton in the New York final. Zverev, a two-time champion of the event having won in 2018 and 2021, is looking to secure another top result to close out his season.
The “Ivan-Lendl-Group” features Carlos Alcaraz, who is seeking his first title at the tournament after reaching the final last year. Alcaraz will compete against Daniil Medvedev, Italian local favorite Flavio Cobolli, and Frances Tiafoe. Zverev and Alcaraz are considered the top favorites for the title, though they cannot meet before the semifinals.
For Cobolli, the 24-year-old French Open finalist from Rome, the tournament represents a significant career milestone. Competing in his home country, he serves as the primary hope for Italian fans in the absence of last year’s winner, Jannik Sinner, who is missing the event due to injury.
The tournament format consists of two groups of four players, with each participant playing three matches. The two best-placed players from each group will advance to the semifinals, which are scheduled for November 21. The final match will take place on November 22.
While the singles field prepares for the draw on Thursday at 12 p.m., the doubles race has already concluded. Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten have secured the year-end number one ranking. The pair claimed five titles this season, highlighted by their victory at Wimbledon. Following them in the “Race to Turin” are Christian Harrison and Neal Skupski, who recently finished as runners-up in Paris to Quentin Halys and Pierre-Hugues Herbert.
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