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ATP Finals Open in Turin With Alcaraz–De Minaur and ZverevShelton Headlining Day 1

Pre-tournament remarks on Turin's fast courts shape expectations as Djokovic's status remains uncertain.

Overview

  • The year-end event runs at the Inalpi Arena from November 9–16 with the first singles matches set for Sunday.
  • Carlos Alcaraz faces Alex de Minaur in the afternoon session, followed by Ben Shelton against Alexander Zverev in the evening.
  • Alexander Zverev said he would have preferred Alcaraz's group and called Jannik Sinner the strongest on indoor fast courts.
  • Ben Shelton welcomed the chance to test himself against Sinner in Turin's conditions despite the home crowd support for the Italian.
  • Novak Djokovic skipped media day due to competing in Athens and his participation is reported as uncertain, while the final qualification spot remains in play between Felix Auger-Aliassime and Lorenzo Musetti; TV coverage is on Sky and Now with Alcaraz–De Minaur also on Rai.