De Minaur, Musetti, Ruud… Who will secure their spot for the ATP Finals?
While Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have already punched their tickets to Turin, the battle for the final six spots in the 2025 ATP Finals is turning into a nerve-wracking contest. Shanghai, the final Asian stop on the tour, could well become the stage for major upsets.
Thanks to his recent performances, Taylor Fritz is knocking on the door of the Top 4, overtaking a physically hampered Ben Shelton. Alexander Zverev and Novak Djokovic, still firmly entrenched in the Top 5, are not immune to surprises.
In 7th place, Alex de Minaur embodies one of the most impressive current trends. Long considered a second-tier player, the Australian has capitalized on his consistency and mental toughness to climb into the hot zone.
Eighth in the Race, Lorenzo Musetti currently holds the final qualifying spot. However, Auger-Aliassime could play spoiler if he manages to raise his level in Shanghai. And watch out for Casper Ruud, revitalized by a strong showing in Tokyo and clearly rediscovering his motivation… and his game.
With just over four weeks until the deadline (November 9–16), the slightest injury, underperformance, or standout performance could turn an entire season around.
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