And it's all up to the Italian—if he wins the title in Athens this week, he qualifies. Otherwise, the Canadian punches his ticket.

Carlos Alcaraz certainly had more time than expected to practice in view of the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin, scheduled at the Inalpi Arena from 9 to 16 November. The world number 2 was eliminated by Cameron Norrie in the second round of the Paris Masters 1000,

Paris Masters results have left one spot at the ATP Tour Finals for two players — but Djokovic may offer another.

In the week starting with Jannik Sinner once again leading the world rankings, the eyes of Italian tennis are on Lorenzo Musetti, currently the ninth player in the race, who is ready to take

Fritz, Shelton, De Minaur and Musetti are holding steady at No. 5 to No. 8 in the race, but a lot of points are on offer this week.

The eight players who have earned the most ranking points in a single season are granted a place at the ATP Finals. So far this year, Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz, Ben Shelton, and Alex de Minaur have already qualified.

Jannik Sinner returned to World No 1 by winning the Paris Masters on Sunday, but the Italian will hold top spot over Carlos Alcaraz for just one week before returning to World No 2 at the ATP Tour Finals in Turin.

It was supposed to be another big week for Alexander Zverev. He had finally ended his losing streak against Daniil Medvedev, looking confident at the Paris Masters.