Novak Djokovic is in contention for the ATP Finals, though he has yet to confirm his participation. The 38-year-old Serbian was placed in a group that includes Carlos Alcaraz, Taylor Fritz, and Alex de Minaur.
ATP Finals Group Details
The defending champion, Jannik Sinner, will compete against Alexander Zverev, Ben Shelton, and either Felix Auger-Aliassime or Lorenzo Musetti, depending on the outcome of the ATP 250 tournament in Athens.
Djokovic’s Status
Despite ongoing speculation, Djokovic clarified that he has not made a decision regarding the tournament. He responded to a statement from Angelo Binaghi, head of Italy’s tennis federation, asserting, “I don’t know where he got that information from.” Djokovic emphasized that no confirmation had come from him or his team.
Record Achievement
This year marks Djokovic’s 18th qualification for the ATP Finals, equaling Roger Federer’s all-time record. Although he qualified last year, he did not participate due to an injury.
Upcoming Matches
Djokovic is set to face Nuno Borges in the quarter-finals of the Athens tournament on Thursday. In his recent outings, he defeated Fritz for the 11th consecutive time, solidifying his dominance over the World No. 5. However, he suffered a loss against Alcaraz in the US Open semi-finals in September.
Current Rankings
- Jannik Sinner has claimed 26 consecutive matches on indoor hard courts.
- Sinner recently reclaimed the No. 1 ranking but will see Alcaraz return to the top spot on Monday.
- Alcaraz enters the ATP Finals as the top seed.
ATP Finals Schedule
The tournament kicks off this Sunday. The top two players from each group will advance to the semi-finals, culminating in the final scheduled for Sunday, November 16.
ATP Finals Draw Summary
| Singles Groups | Players |
|---|---|
| Jimmy Connors Group | Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Taylor Fritz, Alex De Minaur |
| Bjorn Borg Group | Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev, Ben Shelton, Lorenzo Musetti / Felix Auger-Aliassime |
| Doubling Groups | Teams |
| Peter Fleming Group | Cash/Glasspool, Granollers/Zeballos, Krawietz/Puetz, Bolelli/Vavssori |
| John McEnroe Group | Heliovaara/Patten, Arevalo/Pavic, Skupski/Salisbury, Harrison/King |
