It’s that point of the yr when the dialogue heats up on who makes the season finale. The Grand Slams are lengthy over and we’re all the way down to the final eight occasions of the ATP calendar for 2022, which includes 5 250 occasions, two 500, and a Masters 100o in Paris, within the construct as much as the season finale, the ATP Finals, which shall be held in Turin precisely a month later. 5 gamers have already certified for the occasion which incorporates the three Grand Slam winners of 2022. Therefore, the race is now all the way down to the ultimate three spots.
Which gamers have already certified for 2022 ATP Finals?
5 gamers have already certified for the Turin occasion. Rafael Nadal, the winner of the Australian Open and French Open, was the primary entrant to the checklist. World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz and Casper Ruud have been the subsequent two, following their spectacular run within the US Open final month. Alcaraz had defeated Ruud in a four-setter finale on the Flushing Meadows to assert his maiden main. Stefanos Tsitsipas, who has gained 53 matches this season, joined the ATP Finals checklist on the finish of final month.
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Novak Djokovic had already claimed his spot within the Turin occasion underneath the Grand Slam champion provision. The rule states that the winner of a significant instantly qualifies for the ATP Finals that yr supplied he’s ranked between 8 and 20 within the Pepperstone ATP Dwell Race To Turin. Along with his win in Turin, Djokovic moved to the tenth spot on the checklist and likewise assured himself to be throughout the high 20 until November 20.
What stands the situation for remaining spots in 2022 ATP Finals?
With 5 in, the spot stays for simply three extra gamers and three different alternates. Daniil Medvedev stands subsequent on the checklist on the fifth spot. However his harm on the Astana Open semi-final has raised a priority over his qualification. He’s a part of the ATP Paris Masters entry checklist and a deep run into the ultimate Masters 1000 occasion of the yr may assure him a spot within the Turin occasion.
Subsequent stands Andrey Rublev, who has an opportunity to press hello declare when he makes an look on the Gijon Open. However faces a stiff competitors from seventh-placed Taylor Fritz, who gained the Japan Open title final week, and eighth-placed Felix Auger-Aliassime, who will even performed in Gijon Open. In the meantime, Alexander Zverev and Jannik Sinner is not going to be a part of the race owing to their harm points.
The ultimate eight occasions, particularly Paris Masters, is more likely to shake issues up somewhat within the Race to Turin checklist.
Race to Turin standings – Week Beginning October 10
1. Carlos Alcaraz (certified) – 6,460 factors
2. Rafael Nadal (certified) – 5,810 factors
3. Casper Ruud (certified) – 4,930 factors
4. Stefanos Tsitsipas (certified) – 4,930 factors
5. Daniil Medvedev – 3,555 factors
6. Andrey Rublev – 3,235 factors
7. Taylor Fritz – 2,885 factors
8. Felix Auger-Aliassime – 2,880 factors
9. Hubert Hurkacz – 2,725 factors
10. Novak Djokovic (certified) – 2,700
11. Alexander Zverev – 2,700 factors
12. Cameron Norrie – 2,365 factors
13. Jannik Sinner – 2,310 factors
14. Pablo Carreno Busta – 2,270 factors
15. Matteo Berrettini – 2,225 factors