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Major ATP Calendar Shake-Up: Paris Masters to Become Final Cutoff for 2026 ATP Finals Qualification
The ATP Tour is set for a major change heading into the 2026 season, as the cutoff for Nitto ATP Finals qualification will now be the Rolex Paris Masters, not the tournaments following it.
Even if Sinner wins the ATP Finals undefeated, Alcaraz can keep the World No 1 spot by taking at least 500 ranking points from the tournament. This could be done by winning all three round-robin matches, or by winning at least one of his round-robin matches and also winning his semi-final.
Next Sunday marks the start of a new edition of the ATP Finals in Turin — the prestigious tournament that brings together the eight best players of the season to
Former American tennis pro Sam Querrey analyzed Carlos Alcaraz's chances at the ATP Finals 2025, and made a daring speculation to boot.
Novak Djokovic has confirmed his participation at the ATP Finals in Turin, Italy's tennis federation chief Angelo Binaghi said, easing concerns that the 24-time Grand Slam champion may pull out of the season finale.
The six-time Grand Slam champion still has a chance to finish the season as No.1, as Jannik will have to defend his title at the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin next week, but there is no doubt that his game is less effective in indoor conditions and he will not be favored at the Inalpi Arena from November 9-16.
Paris Masters results have left one spot at the ATP Tour Finals for two players — but Djokovic may offer another.
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.