Taylor Fritz, the U.S. Open finalist who lost to Sinner in New York, was also drawn in the Italian’s group alongside Australian Alex De Minaur, making his ATP Tour Finals debut; Casper Ruud and Andrey Rublev, who qualified as world No. 9 after Novak Djokovic withdrew, rounded out the second group.

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz discuss their potentially era-defining rivalry ahead of the ATP Tour Finals in Turin.

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz were placed in different groups for the ATP Finals in the draw. The earliest they could meet is the semifinals. The Ilie Nastase Group features Sinner, Daniil Medvedev,

There’s been plenty of debate over which player is “better”. But Sinner’s coach has now admitted he’ll never profess his man is superior to Alcaraz.

Carlos Alcaraz was asked about playing Jannik Sinner. His answer is classy as always. 🗣️ “He has shown throughout the year that he’s the best player in the world. The way he plays is unbelievable, you know, the best ball striker on the tour. [..] It has been really close. I… pic.twitter.com/DDvNRLRn5i

ROME - Jannik Sinner avoided his key rival Carlos Alcaraz in the ATP Finals group draw on Nov 7, as the Italian aims for his first title at the season-ending event on home soil. World number one Sinner was drawn in the Ilie Nastase Group with Daniil Medvedev, Taylor Fritz and Alex de Minaur at the tournament in Turin, which starts on Nov 10.

Jannik Sinner has given his verdict on the conditions at the ATP Finals after a pre-tournament practice. And his comments will be music to Carlos Alcaraz ’s ears after the Spaniard struggled at the recent Paris Masters.

Sinner is in the Ilie Nastasie group at the finals, drawn alongside Daniil Medvedev, Taylor Fritz and Alex De Minaur while Alcaraz is in the John Newcombe round-robin pool where he faces Alexander Zverev, Casper Ruud and Andrey Rublev.

Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz suffered a surprising opening defeat to Casper Ruud at the ATP Finals in Turin, struggling with a stomach issue that hindered his usual Grand Slam-winning form. Ruud capitalized on Alcaraz’s lackluster performance,

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have been placed in different groups for the ATP Finals in Turin. That means the earliest they could meet is the semifinals.

Jannik Sinner thinks it is too early to make an assessment on his rivalry with Carlos Alcaraz as the pair battle for year-ending glory at the ATP World Tour Finals.