Overview
- Carlos Alcaraz defeated Lorenzo Musetti 6-4, 6-1 to complete a 3-0 round-robin and top the Jimmy Connors group.
- The victory raised Alcaraz’s tally to 11,650 points, beyond Jannik Sinner’s maximum 11,500, securing the year-end No. 1 for the second time.
- Alex de Minaur advanced as group runner-up after beating Taylor Fritz; Fritz was eliminated and Musetti also went out.
- Musetti entered the ATP Finals as Novak Djokovic’s replacement following Djokovic’s pre-tournament shoulder withdrawal.
- Alcaraz will face the winner of Alexander Zverev vs Félix Auger-Aliassime in the semifinals, while group leader Jannik Sinner is slated to meet de Minaur on the opposite half.