ATP Finals: Alcaraz Faces Medvedev, Zverev Takes on Shelton in Turin

Turin, November 12 (Daily Kiran) : The ATP Finals 2026 is set to take place in Turin from November 15 to 22, featuring some of the world’s top tennis players. World No. 1 Alexander Zverev and second seed Carlos Alcaraz learned about their opponents after the draw was announced on Thursday.

Zverev, a two-time champion, has been placed in the ‘John McEnroe Group’, alongside American Ben Shelton, France’s Arthur Fils, and Spain’s Rafael Jodar. Alcaraz will lead the ‘Ivan Lendl Group’, which includes Russia’s Daniil Medvedev, Italy’s Flavio Cobolli, and American Frances Tiafoe.

Zverev will aim to add a third title to his collection, having previously won in 2018 and 2021. He faces tough competition from Shelton, Fils, and Jodar in the group stage. Meanwhile, Alcaraz is looking to claim this prestigious season-ending title for the first time. This marks his fourth appearance at the tournament, where he reached the finals last year. The 23-year-old Spaniard is in excellent form, having won titles in Paris, Vienna, and Tokyo since returning from injury at the US Open.

Medvedev, the 2020 champion, will be one of Alcaraz’s main rivals in the Ivan Lendl Group. Following Jannik Sinner’s withdrawal due to injury, Cobolli will lead the Italian challenge. Shelton is making his second appearance at this season-ending tournament, while Fils, Tiafoe, Cobolli, and Jodar will all be making their debuts.

The doubles draw was also announced on Thursday, with reigning champions Harry Heliovaara and Henri Patten leading the ‘Todd Woodbridge Group’. The tournament kicks off on Sunday at the Inalpi Arena, with four of the eight players advancing to the semifinals on November 21. The finals will take place on November 22.