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Alcaraz Sweeps ATP Finals Group, Clinches Year-End No. 1 and Reaches Semifinals

He awaits the ZverevAuger-Aliassime winner in Turin.

Overview

  • Carlos Alcaraz beat Lorenzo Musetti 6-4, 6-1 to finish 3-0 and top Group Jimmy Connors.
  • The result secures the 2025 year-end ATP No. 1 for Alcaraz with 11,650 points, beyond Jannik Sinner’s maximum of 11,500.
  • Alex De Miñaur’s earlier win over Taylor Fritz had already assured Alcaraz a semifinal berth.
  • De Miñaur advances as the group runner-up, while Fritz is eliminated.
  • By winning the group, Alcaraz avoids Sinner until a potential final; Musetti is out after entering as Novak Djokovic’s replacement.