Carlos Alcaraz has secured his place among the tennis elite, confirming his spot in the prestigious ATP Finals to be held in Turin this November. The young Spanish sensation, who turned 21 this year, joins a star-studded field that includes world number one Jannik Sinner and two-time champion Alexander Zverev.
Alcaraz’s presence in Turin is a testament to his incredible year. He claimed the coveted French Open and Wimbledon titles, adding to his growing Grand Slam collection, which now stands at four. The world number three, who also triumphed at the Indian Wells tournament, will be making his third consecutive appearance at the season finale. Alcaraz is eager to go one step further than his previous participation, aiming for the championship after reaching the semifinals in 2022. An abdominal injury forced him out of the tournament last year, leaving him with unfinished business.
Sinner, the 2022 runner-up, secured his qualification in August during his impressive run to the Montreal quarterfinals. Zverev, the 2018 and 2021 champion, booked his spot after reaching the last eight of the U.S. Open this month.
The ATP Finals, a showcase of the world’s best eight singles players and doubles teams, will take place from November 10th to 17th. The tournament features a unique format where players compete in a round-robin group stage, with the top two from each group advancing to the semifinals. The race to Turin is determined by the separate Race to Turin rankings, which consider the best performances of the season leading up to the finals. With Alcaraz joining Sinner and Zverev in the elite group, the 2023 ATP Finals is shaping up to be a thrilling spectacle, featuring a clash of titans vying for the season’s ultimate prize.
