Overview
- Carlos Alcaraz defeated Taylor Fritz 6-7 (2), 7-5, 6-3 in his second round‑robin match, seizing control after a pivotal hold in the fifth game of set two.
- With two wins in the Jimmy Connors group, Alcaraz moves to the brink of qualification and would clinch a semifinal spot if Alex De Minaur beats Lorenzo Musetti later Tuesday; his next match is against Musetti.
- The Spaniard had already reclaimed the ATP No. 1 ranking during the Finals after opening with a 7-6, 6-2 win over De Minaur.
- Defending champion Jannik Sinner opened the Björn Borg group by beating Félix Auger-Aliassime 7-5, 6-1, strengthening his bid while defending the 1,500 points he earned in Turin last year.
- Novak Djokovic withdrew before the event with a shoulder injury, bringing in Musetti as an alternate, and the Italian fell in his debut to Fritz 6-3, 6-4.