ATP Race: Dimitrov and Paul Maintain Their Qualifying Chances

Many uncertain spots and only three tournaments ahead to decide the top eight players of the year who will face off in Turin.

Óscar Belloch | 20 Oct 2024 | 23.01
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Grigor Dimitrov and Tommy Paul at the trophy ceremony of the ATP Stockholm 2024. Photo: Getty
Grigor Dimitrov and Tommy Paul at the trophy ceremony of the ATP Stockholm 2024. Photo: Getty

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We are in the last week of October, and there are still well-defined spots for the ATP Finals 2024 to be held in Turin from November 10 to 17, marking the end of the men's season.

With only three tournaments remaining (ATP 500 Vienna, ATP 500 Basel, and Paris Masters 1000), currently, only three spots are secured for the ATP Finals 2024. However, some players are very close to securing their ticket for one of the major events of the year.

- Sinner, Alcaraz, and Zverev with secured spots

The year of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz has been outstanding, as between them, they have dominated the four Grand Slams of the year with a tennis level that challenges history. As for Alexander Zverev, the German has been consistently strong throughout the year and has comfortably qualified for one of his best-performing tournaments all year long. Moreover, Daniil Medvedev is very close to securing a spot, and unless he experiences a serious setback in the form of an injury preventing him from competing in the ATP Paris, he will qualify.

Also in a privileged position is Taylor Fritz, who is likely to maintain the fifth spot and compete in the tournament. The American has had notable performances such as reaching his first Grand Slam final at the US Open.

- Djokovic's situation

- Paul and Dimitrov catching a break

The great week for Tommy Paul at ATP Stockholm with a title, and for Grigor Dimitrov with a runner-up, allows both to gather points and stay in the running for the coveted seventh and eighth spots held by Casper Ruud and Andrey Rublev. The Norwegian and the Russian haven't been achieving their best results, and coupled with Alex de Minaur's struggles coming back from an injury, Paul and Dimitrov keep their hopes alive to achieve a good result in these remaining tournaments and strive for the top prize for consistency.

- Tsitsipas and Hurkacz, nearly out of contention

A tough year for the Greek has likely ruled out seeing him in the ATP Finals. Issues like parting ways with his father as a coach, poor on-court performances, and a backhand that doesn't resemble a top 100 player have contributed to not seeing a classic finalist like Stefanos Tsitsipas in the event, as he would need a miracle to qualify.

A different story for Hubert Hurkacz, who has been dealing with injuries since Wimbledon. Withdrawing from Basel makes his participation almost impossible, as he would also need a miracle in Paris.

 

Race ATP as of October 20, 2024

 

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