Taylor Fritz, the U.S. Open finalist who lost to Sinner in New York, was also drawn in the Italian’s group alongside Australian Alex De Minaur, making his ATP Tour Finals debut; Casper Ruud and Andrey Rublev, who qualified as world No. 9 after Novak Djokovic withdrew, rounded out the second group.

Carlos Alcaraz had his drop shot clicking and it helped him overcome physical issues to claim a 6-3, 7-6 (8) victory over Andrey Rublev at the ATP Finals on Wednesday. The win put Alcaraz back into contention for a spot in the semifinals of the year-ending tournament for the top eight players,

Djokovic won the 2023 ATP Tour Finals in Turin, beating Sinner 6-3, 6-3 in the final to avenge a round-robin defeat to the Italian. The victory crowned a superb season for Djokovic, who won three of the four Grand Slams alongside the Tour Finals. This year, he misses the event without an ATP Tour title to his name.

Carlos Alcaraz overcame physical issues to beat Andrey Rublev and stay in contention for a spot in the semifinals at the ATP Finals.

World No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz’s chances of staying in the ATP Finals are hanging by a thread. The Spaniard hasn’t been at full capacity in Turin for this season-ending finale, but he has battled hard to remain competitive.

Carlos Alcaraz addressed his outstanding record against players in the top 10 of the rankings after keeping his 2024 ATP Finals hopes alive. The world No 3 defeated Andrey Rublev 6-3, 7-6(8) in his second group stage match in Turin after losing his opener to Casper Ruud.