Djokovic and Jódar, protagonists in a Basel tournament full of incentives
Serbia and Spain will squeeze their chances to compete in the ATP Finals at the 2026 ATP 500 Basel, but they will face numerous and strong rivals. We tell you everything you need to know about the tournament.
The ATP 500 Basel 2026 stands out as one of the major events in this final stretch of the season for many reasons, one of which is watching Novak Djokovic and Rafael Jódar battling it out for a spot in the ATP Finals 2026. They will have tough and numerous rivals, so let's review the seeded players, the schedule and timings of the tournament, as well as the prize money and points being awarded.
It will be a week full of intense emotions at an event that will mark the definitive farewell of Stan Wawrinka in front of his home crowd, bringing together 32 players from Monday, October 26, to Sunday, November 1, eager to leave their mark in Federer’s hometown. This ATP 500 Basel 2026 has a special flavor for both Novak Djokovic and Rafael Jódar, who are embroiled in an all-out battle with many others for a place in the ATP Finals in Turin.
Seeded Players and Potential Draw for Djokovic and Jódar
The fact that the tournament has a limited draw means that every match will be of maximum intensity. A total of six players from the top-20 of the ATP ranking will compete, with illustrious names looking to challenge the favoritism of Djokovic and Jódar. In fact, both the Serbian and the Spanish players may have to face strong competitors right from the first round.
While it is true that both will enjoy seeded status, being two of the eight seeds in the tournament, they are not exempt from competing in the first round and could do so against players like Casper Ruud, Valentin Vacherot, Alejandro Tabilo, Alex Michelsen, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Holger Rune, or Denis Shapovalov.
We can assure that Novak Djokovic and Rafael Jódar cannot meet each other before a hypothetical final, as being the fourth and third seeds, respectively, they will be drawn on different sides of the bracket, potentially facing semi-final rivals in Shelton or Fils. In the quarter-finals, Alejandro Davidovich appears as a very dangerous player for the top favorites, coming in with confidence from Shanghai and defending his finalist position in Basel from last year.
Ben Shelton
Arthur Fils
Rafael Jódar
Novak Djokovic
Alejandro Davidovich
Taylor Fritz
Alexander Bublik
Jiri Lehecka
When will Djokovic and Jódar play their matches in Basel?
With five rounds to play, the matches on Monday, October 26, and Tuesday, October 27, will be dedicated to the first round, and Wednesday, October 28, and Thursday, October 29, to the round of 16. On these days, activities will begin at 12:00 local time, as will the quarter-finals on Friday, October 30. The semifinals on Saturday, October 31, will start from 1:00 PM. The grand final will be held on Sunday, November 1, starting at 3:30 PM.
It is still unknown when Novak Djokovic and Rafael Jódar will make their debuts, which will also determine when they play their round of 16 matches if they advance. Once the draw is made and it is established which players go in each section, this detail can be clarified.
Prize Money and ATP Ranking Points at the Basel Tournament
The ATP 500 Basel 2026 will distribute a total prize money of €2,584,155, which is slightly lower than that of the Vienna tournament. However, this has not prevented it from attracting a great lineup of players, eager to earn crucial ATP ranking points in their personal quests, such as qualifying for the ATP Finals.
| Round | Prize Money | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Champion | €483,335 | 500 |
| Finalist | €260,025 | 330 |
| Semifinal | €138,575 | 200 |
| Quarterfinals | €70,795 | 100 |
| Round of 16 | €37,790 | 50 |
| R32 | €20,155 | 0 |
Who are the main favorites for the title in Basel?
It is impossible not to consider Novak Djokovic as one of the major title contenders at the ATP 500 Basel 2026, despite his inconsistency this season and the poor feelings with which he ended in Shanghai, after winning in Beijing. It has been a long time since the Serbian competed in the Swiss event, specifically since 2011, and he was champion in 2009.
Ben Shelton is the top seed, but the fact that he has already secured his spot in Turin may cause some relaxation for the American, boosting the favoritism of the two Spaniards involved in that venture, Rafael Jódar and Alejandro Davidovich, as well as the Frenchman Arthur Fils. Players like Jiri Lehecka, Taylor Fritz, or Alexander Bublik cannot be ruled out either.
Where to watch Novak Djokovic and Rafael Jódar live at the Basel tournament?
The matches of Novak Djokovic and Rafael Jódar at the ATP 500 Basel 2026 will be broadcast live in Spain through Movistar+, the platform with the broadcasting rights for this event that will air all the most relevant matches. Customers who have subscribed to the Sports+ package will have greater access to the matches, while the most important ones will be aired on the channel and #Vamos, available to those with the Basic package.
If you want to watch tennis online at the Basel tournament, you have the option of the Movistar+ app, as long as you are a customer and have a username and password. The most universal option is TennisTV, with its on-demand streaming system for subscribers, accessible from any device and anywhere in the world for all ATP matches.
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You can follow the ATP Basel 2026 live thanks to the streaming service offered by Bet365. You just need to open an account and make a minimum first deposit of €5. From that moment, you will have immediate access to all the matches in the "Live" section, without needing to place a bet. Moreover, you can watch it from any device.
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