Tennis

ATP Finals 2026 draw: Zverev and Shelton grouped together, Alcaraz faces Medvedev

The 2026 ATP Finals start in Turin on 15 November without Jannik Sinner. Here are the groups, the opening-day schedule and the key storylines.

RIZ SPORTS graphic: ATP Finals 2026: the draw for Turin
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The draw for the 2026 Nitto ATP Finals has been made, with the season-ending championship running from 15 to 22 November at the Inalpi Arena in Turin.

The eight qualifiers have been split into two round-robin groups of four. The top two in each group advance to the semi-finals on Saturday 21 November, with the final on Sunday 22 November.

The singles groups

John McEnroe Group

  • Alexander Zverev (1)
  • Ben Shelton (3)
  • Arthur Fils (6)
  • Rafael Jodar (8)

Ivan Lendl Group

  • Carlos Alcaraz (2)
  • Daniil Medvedev (4)
  • Flavio Cobolli (5)
  • Frances Tiafoe (7)

Groups as published by the ATP Tour.

Sinner misses out

Two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner qualified but will not play after withdrawing through injury; Tennis Majors reports a knee problem. Alex de Minaur and Taylor Fritz are the alternates.

Storylines to watch

  • Zverev, the top seed, is a two-time champion (2018 and 2021).
  • Alcaraz is making his fourth appearance and is still chasing a first title after losing the 2025 final.
  • Medvedev won the event in 2020.
  • Four players are making their debuts: Cobolli, Fils, Tiafoe and Jodar. Fils described qualifying as “a childhood dream”, according to Tennis Majors.

Opening day: Sunday 15 November (CET)

  • Zverev v Jodar — not before 2pm
  • Shelton v Fils — not before 8:30pm

Times as reported by Tennis Majors; check the official schedule for any changes.

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