The four key points to consider on the 2024 Asian tour

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Once we leave the Davis Cup behind, it's time to focus on one of the most important stages leading up to the end of the season, especially for the top players of the year. The Asian tour is here, offering the opportunity to gain valuable points for the ATP Finals that will take place in November. The end of the year is approaching, but it's not time to relax and lower our guard, so let's see which aspects will define this stage of the season, with Sinner as the top favorite and with Alcaraz seeking to strengthen himself mentally. Will Djokovic compete?

- Sinner and the goal of expanding his lead as number 1

Jannik Sinner will return to action after his triumph at the US Open to solidify his number 1 spot and maintain it until the end of the year. The Italian has it very easy, but we know he's not a player who settles, so much is expected of him at this point in the year. Fast courts are his best habitat, and last year he showed good form by winning the title at the ATP 500 in Beijing, although not as much at the Shanghai Masters, where he lost to Shelton in the round of 16. This year, he will return to Beijing to defend the title, and if he can't do that, a strong performance at the following Masters 1000 event would suffice to keep him up there. In fact, losing points won't be a problem, as he is 4,305 points ahead of the number 2, Alexander Zverev.

- Alcaraz and the need to reset his mind

So while Sinner will aim to further extend his lead as number 1, the player from Murcia will strive to reduce the gap and overthrow the German. To do so, Carlos must make the most of this Asian tour where he only defends 270 points, having lost in the Beijing semifinals to Jannik and in the Shanghai round of 16 to Dimitrov. Like the situation with the Italian, the Spanish player's challenge will not be to make it to the ATP Finals, as his presence is more than guaranteed.

What he will have to work on most is his mindset, as Alcaraz's recent months have been too intense after winning two consecutive Grand Slams and an Olympic silver medal. The boost from the Davis Cup will help him reset his mind and get down to work, as this part of the season usually proves challenging for Carlos, feeling lengthy. Thus, this will be his moment to leave any pressure behind.

- What to expect from Djokovic?

However, one of the players whose schedule has been a big mystery since the US Open is Novak Djokovic. This weekend at the Davis Cup, the Serbian told the media that his main goals from now on will be the Grand Slams and playing for Serbia. The ATP Finals and the ranking will no longer be a priority for him, so he is most likely to skip the Asian tour once again, and we probably won't see him until the Paris Masters 1000, a crucial event in his calendar where he defends the title. Currently, he is in the ninth position in the Race to Turin, so for now, he would be out of the tournament.

- The Race to Turin, more alive than ever

Speaking of the Race, several players will need to earn valuable points to be among the 8 players who will travel to the Italian city. Alex de Miñaur is the one closing the list, but he will have a good opportunity to earn points as he didn't perform well in Asia last year. However, that will depend on whether his lingering physical issues allow it. The same won't be the case for Grigor Dimitrov (10th), who will defend 540 points on this tour, something that could push him further away from the ATP Finals. A similar situation occurs with Andrey Rublev (7th), who can't afford to lose focus as he was a finalist in Shanghai. Meanwhile, Stefanos Tsitsipas (12th) could make a strong move and get fully involved in the fight, as he only defends one win in Asian lands. 

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