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Alcaraz Opens ATP Finals With Win as Djokovic Exit Shakes Turin Field

The result strengthens his bid to finish year No. 1, a target he can guarantee by reaching the Turin final.

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Tennis - ATP Finals - Turin - Palasport Olimpico, Turin, Italy - November 9, 2025 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz during his group stage match against Australia's Alex de Minaur REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane
Tennis - ATP Finals - Turin - Palasport Olimpico, Turin, Italy - November 10, 2025 Taylor Fritz of the U.S. in action during his round robin match against Italy's Lorenzo Musetti REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane

Overview

  • Top seed Carlos Alcaraz defeated Alex de Minaur 7-6 (5), 6-2 for his first opening‑match win at the ATP Finals and a fifth straight victory over the Australian.
  • Alcaraz can secure the year-end No. 1 by reaching the final with at least one round‑robin win or by sweeping his group, while Jannik Sinner must retain the title to stay in contention.
  • Alexander Zverev won his Bjorn Borg Group opener 6-3, 7-6 (6) against debutant Ben Shelton to match Alcaraz’s fast start.
  • Novak Djokovic withdrew with a shoulder injury after winning in Athens, bringing Lorenzo Musetti into the Jimmy Connors Group as a late replacement for his ATP Finals debut.
  • Group play continues Monday with Taylor Fritz facing Musetti and defending champion Sinner opening against Felix Auger‑Aliassime at an event offering up to 1,500 points and a $15.5 million prize pool.