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De Miñaur overtakes Djokovic in the race for a ticket to the ATP Finals

Diego Jiménez Rubio - 13 Oct 2026
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Álex de Miñaur defeats Khachanov in Shanghai. Photo: gettyimages

Álex de Miñaur is taking a giant step in the ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai 2026 in his quest to pave the way towards the ATP Finals 2026 that will be held in Turin at the end of the season. The Australian is fully engaged in the fight and with his victory over Karen Khachanov in the round of 16, he has ensured he surpasses Djokovic in the ATP Race.

Therefore, at this moment, De Miñaur would already occupy the ninth position in the standings, the last one that would grant a ticket to Turin, due to Sinner's confirmed absence. Álex's good results are detrimental to Rafael Jódar, who is just behind both of them in the standings, so this triumph of the Australian puts pressure on the Madrilenian.

De Miñaur would now occupy the last spot that grants access to the ATP Finals

His qualification for the quarter-finals of the ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai 2026 has been secured thanks to a solid win against a Khachanov who was unable to impose his rhythm. The final score was 6-3 6-4 in favor of an Álex de Miñaur who is now waiting in the penultimate round for the winner of the duel between Mensik and Gèa. 

The Australian player is transmitting very good feelings, fiercely pursuing the dream of adding what would be the first Masters 1000 title of his career. He is one of the best tennis players in the world who has yet to add a trophy of this caliber to his record, and perhaps in Shanghai, he might have a golden opportunity to achieve it.

This is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, De Miñaur adelanta a Djokovic en la carrera por un billete a las ATP Finals