Overview
- Carlos Alcaraz defeated Lorenzo Musetti 6-4, 6-1 to win Group Connors, book an ATP Finals semifinal berth and secure the year-end No. 1 through 2025.
- Jannik Sinner, already first in his group, will face Alex De Minaur in the semifinals, while Alcaraz awaits the winner of Zverev vs Auger‑Aliassime.
- De Minaur advanced as group runner-up after beating Taylor Fritz, edging a three‑way tie on set percentage.
- Shortly after the match, Musetti said by mutual decision with captain Filippo Volandri he will skip the Davis Cup due to fatigue and imminent family commitments.
- Citing player workload, Alcaraz backed the Italians’ choices and suggested staging the Davis Cup every two or three years; TV figures showed Italy’s football qualifier far outdrew Musetti‑Alcaraz.