This is the battle for the ATP Finals: Medvedev speeds up and Jódar remains in the fight

The days are passing, and although there are only two weeks left until the end of the race for the ATP Finals 2026, the reality is that, for now, we only have three players mathematically qualified: Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz, and Ben Shelton. And what about the other five? We can guess, but the battle is still ongoing. Basel, Vienna, and Paris will determine the outcome.

And how beautiful it is when we arrive with uncertainty until the last curve. Ahead of us are the 500 points in Basel and another 500 in Vienna. To top it off, the last Masters 1000 of the season in Paris, where we will settle the accounts. Daniil Medvedev and Flavio Cobolli currently stand out as the most favored students, but behind them are pushing Arthur Fils, Frances Tiafoe, and Rafa Jódar. A little further back, others like De Minaur, Djokovic, or Fritz also dream of hopping on the train.

Medvedev sets the pace and Jódar is hopeful

Daniil Medvedev arrives at this final stretch in great shape. His recent title in Almaty has allowed him to rank fourth in the Race, with 3,660 points, just 20 more than Flavio Cobolli (3,640). The Russian has had a brilliant Asian tour and faces the decisive stretch with the confidence of someone who feels capable of defeating anyone again.

ATP LIVE RACE before Vienna and Basel 4. Medvedev, 3,660 5. Cobolli, 3,640 6. Fils, 3,425 7. Tiafoe, 3,380 8. Jódar, 3,159 -- 9. De Minaur, 2,880 10. Djokovic, 2,840 11. Fritz, 2,695 12. Paul, 2,675 13. Davidovich, 2,510 14. Mensik, 2,495

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Behind them are Arthur Fils (3,425) and Frances Tiafoe (3,380), two players who still have to defend their position against the pressure of their pursuers. But the great news for Spanish tennis is the presence of Rafael Jódar among the top eight –or nine. The Madrilenian currently occupies the eighth position, with 3,159 points, and keeps alive the dream of qualifying for the tournament that gathers the best of the season. His emergence in the elite has allowed him to compete head-to-head with established names and turn a remote possibility into a real option.

However, the distance to his pursuers does not invite relaxation. Alex de Minaur is ninth with 2,880 points, and Novak Djokovic is very close behind, with 2,840. The Australian needs to score points in the coming weeks, while the Serbian faces the conclusion with the experience of someone who knows perfectly what it means to compete under maximum pressure.

Paris, the last great opportunity

Taylor Fritz (2,695) and Tommy Paul (2,675) also maintain options, although they need significant results to get closer to the qualifying spots. Alejandro Davidovich (2,510) and Jakub Mensik (2,495) complete the list of pursuers, still with mathematical leeway to hope, but required to finish the season almost perfectly.

The ATP 500 in Vienna and Basel will distribute valuable points, but the real decisive stage will be Paris, where there will be 1,000 points at stake. An inspired week can change everything, and a stumble can leave anyone without room for reaction.

Medvedev has the advantage, but the fight is far from resolved. And while Djokovic seeks a final opportunity to return to Turin, Jódar has the chance to crown an extraordinary season with a qualification that just a few months ago seemed unimaginable.

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