ATP Race: Djokovic firmly enters the fight for a ticket to Turin

Diego Jiménez Rubio | 13 Oct 2024 | 18.30

Novak Djokovic, options to play in the ATP Finals 2024. Photo: gettyimages

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There is less than a month left for the regular season on the men's circuit to end, and it is time to break down which players can compete in the ATP Finals 2024. There are already three players mathematically qualified, and Novak Djokovic could have taken a huge step in Shanghai to be in Turin, although there are doubts about his willingness to do so.

The countdown begins; it's time to bring out the calculators and speculate about possible qualification scenarios. The ATP Race ranks the results achieved in 2024 and determines which 8 players will travel to Turin for the ATP Finals 2024 between November 10th and 17th. Novak Djokovic maintains his chances intact after his outstanding performance in Shanghai, but there are other contenders.

- Sinner, Alcaraz, and Zverev already have their spots guaranteed; Medvedev and Fritz are close to securing theirs

Several things are already clear, and one of them is that Jannik Sinner will end the year as the world number 1. The Italian's dominance throughout the year has been remarkable, ensuring his presence in Turin. Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev will also face the final stretch of the year with the comfort of having their tickets to the Italian city secured, with Daniil Medvedev next in line. It would be strange if the Russian doesn't secure his spot in the coming weeks.

Also well positioned is Taylor Fritz, who leads by just under 1,000 points over the ninth-placed Alex de Minaur, the cutoff. It is likely that the American will solidify his qualification if he wins matches in the coming weeks and doesn't have to go to Paris under pressure. Tensions arise in the following positions, with Novak Djokovic currently in the sixth position.

- Djokovic must decide whether he fights for his spot in the ATP Finals 2024

It is well known that the Serbian doesn't give significant importance to this tournament, but it would be unusual if, once qualified, he chose not to compete. The uncertainty arises from the fact that he might not play in any other tournament for the remainder of the year. Paris-Bercy is on the horizon and will determine if Novak wants to contend for Turin. Behind him are Casper Ruud and Andrey Rublev, both struggling with confidence in their game.

Both the Norwegian and the Russian need victories urgently to widen the gap with Alex de Minaur, in ninth place, who is just a few points behind them. Grigor Dimitrov, Tommy Paul, and Stefanos Tsitsipas are further back, needing significant performances for a chance to be part of the ATP Finals 2024. In conclusion, exciting weeks lie ahead in men's tennis.

- This is the ATP Race as of October 13, 2024