ATP Finals Group Stage Draw: The 2024 ATP Finals are set to kick off on Sunday in Turin, Italy, with the world’s top tennis talents facing off in two groups for a shot at the season-ending title. World No. 1 Jannik Sinner will lead the Ilie Nastase Group, which includes Daniil Medvedev, Taylor Fritz, and Alex de Minaur. Meanwhile, reigning French Open and Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz, currently ranked third, heads up the John Newcombe Group, competing alongside Alexander Zverev, Casper Ruud, and Andrey Rublev.
The top two players from each group will secure spots in the semi-finals, heightening the stakes in the tournament’s round-robin format. Here’s a closer look at the ATP Finals Group Stage Draw, matchups, and key storylines for the week ahead.
Group Breakdown: Ilie Nastase Group
Ilie Nastase Group: Jannik Sinner, Daniil Medvedev, Taylor Fritz, Alex de Minaur
World No. 1 and Australian and US Open champion Jannik Sinner enters as the top seed in the Ilie Nastase Group. Sinner is coming off a remarkable season and will face tournament debutant Alex de Minaur in his opening match on Sunday night. Before that, Daniil Medvedev, the 2020 ATP Finals champion, will take on American Taylor Fritz, who has proven formidable on indoor courts.
Sinner’s journey has been clouded by off-court controversy after testing positive for traces of clostebol earlier in the year. Though he was initially cleared, an appeal from the World Anti-Doping Agency now hangs over him. Nevertheless, he remains the favorite to advance from a competitive group, which promises plenty of drama.
Group Breakdown: John Newcombe Group
John Newcombe Group: Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, Casper Ruud, Andrey Rublev
Carlos Alcaraz, seeded third and fresh off Grand Slam victories at Roland Garros and Wimbledon, will open his tournament on Monday against Norway’s Casper Ruud. The group also includes the in-form Alexander Zverev, who recently claimed the Paris Masters title, and Russia’s Andrey Rublev, a familiar opponent for Alcaraz. The Spaniard narrowly lost to Zverev last year but defeated Rublev, setting the stage for exciting rematches this year.
Alcaraz, a 2023 ATP Finals semifinalist, dodged Sinner in the draw but still faces stiff competition. Zverev, a two-time ATP Finals champion (2018, 2021), arrives with momentum and the second seed in the group, making him one of Alcaraz’s most challenging rivals.
Doubles Preview: Top Teams Set to Battle in Turin
In the doubles tournament, Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos, seeded second, will play in the Mike Bryan Group against teams including Wesley Koolhof and Nikola Mektic. The Bob Bryan Group will see world No. 1s Marcelo Arévalo and Mate Pavic alongside several top teams, including Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden, as they battle for a place in the semi-finals.
Key Matches to Watch
- Sinner vs. Medvedev – This clash promises to be one of the highlights of the group stage, pitting the world No. 1 against the seasoned 2020 ATP Finals champion.
- Alcaraz vs. Zverev – A thrilling rematch, with Zverev hoping to extend his success after a stellar indoor season.
- De Minaur’s Debut – The Australian’s first appearance at the ATP Finals could set the tone for his future in the tournament.
A Final Showdown in Turin
ATP Finals Group Stage Draw are evenly matched, with each player vying not just for the title, but for a chance to end the season on a high note. For fans, it’s an opportunity to witness the intensity and talent that have defined the 2024 tennis season, all set against the electric atmosphere of Turin.
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