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Alcaraz Leads ATP Finals Predictions as Shelton Eyes Turin Showdown
The ATP Finals draw is set for Turin, Italy, where the season-ending tournament will bring together top men's players.
Carlos Alcaraz is seen as the favourite after winning titles in Tokyo, Vienna and Paris.
The seven-time Grand Slam champion has never won the ATP Finals, and injured Jannik Sinner is absent.
Ben Shelton reached the Paris final and the US Open final, and the predictions say he could meet Alcaraz in Turin's final.
Alexander Zverev has won only three of 12 matches against top-10 opponents this year, despite a strong record against lower-ranked players.
Zverev opens against Rafael Jodar on Sunday, a match that may indicate whether he can find his form for the event.
Carlos Alcaraz is the favorite in Tennis365’s predictions for the ATP Finals in Turin.
Alcaraz enters the tournament after winning titles in Tokyo, Vienna and Paris.
The article says the injured Jannik Sinner will be absent from the event.
Ben Shelton could meet Alcaraz in the final after reaching the Paris Masters final.
Tennis365 says Alexander Zverev’s record against top-10 opponents raises doubts about his prospects.
- Who
- Carlos Alcaraz, Ben Shelton, Alexander Zverev and other players competing in the ATP Finals.
- What
- Tennis365 published predictions for the ATP Finals, naming Alcaraz the favorite and identifying Shelton as a possible finalist.
- When
- The tournament is scheduled for 2026; the article was published on November 13, 2026.
- Where
- Turin, Italy, with matches at the Inalpi Arena.
- Why
- Alcaraz is considered the favorite after a strong run of form, while Sinner is absent through injury.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Alcaraz won titles in Tokyo and Vienna before claiming his first Paris Masters title.
Shelton reached the US Open final.
Alcaraz defeated Shelton in the Paris Masters final, according to the article’s account of the tournament.
Tennis365 published its predictions for the ATP Finals.
Zverev was scheduled to open his ATP Finals campaign against Rafael Jodar.
- Tournament
- ATP Finals
- Host city
- Turin, Italy
- Alcaraz
- World No 3
- Alcaraz’s recent titles
- Tokyo, Vienna and Paris Masters
- Zverev vs top-10 opponents
- Three wins in 12 matches during 2026
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What people are saying
If Alcaraz is fully fit, he will take the title.
Shelton may be favourite to top his group and that could put him on course to meet Alcaraz in the final.
Zverev opens his ATP Finals campaign against Rafael Jodar on Sunday and they should give us a guide to the form he can find in his final event of the season.