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Zverev and Alcaraz Lead ATP Finals Charge
15 Nov
Summary
- Alexander Zverev aims for a third ATP Finals title in Turin.
- Carlos Alcaraz seeks his first ATP Finals victory.
- Andy Murray predicts Alcaraz will win the 2026 ATP Finals.
The ATP Finals officially begin today in Turin, with Alexander Zverev commencing play against Rafael Jodar. Zverev is contending for his third championship win, having previously triumphed in 2018 and 2021.
Carlos Alcaraz, seeded second, is striving for his first ATP Finals title after a runner-up finish in the previous year. He will compete in the Ivan Lendl group alongside Daniil Medvedev, Frances Tiafoe, and Flavio Cobolli.
Zverev, placed in the John McEnroe group, will face Jodar, Arthur Fils, and Ben Shelton. He has a strong record against his group opponents, notably avoiding Medvedev and Alcaraz.
Looking ahead, 2016 champion Andy Murray has forecasted Alcaraz to win the 2026 ATP Finals. Murray believes Alcaraz's recent wins and his relative freshness due to an earlier injury give him an advantage.
Alcaraz's previous ATP Finals performances include a semifinal exit in 2023 and a group stage elimination in 2024. Last year, he reached the final but was defeated by Jannik Sinner.
