Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz learn their fates at ATP Finals
What's the story
The draw for the 2026 ATP Finals has been revealed, with world number one Alexander Zverev and second seed Carlos Alcaraz learning their fates on Thursday in Turin. Zverev, a two-time champion at this tournament (2018 and 2021), will compete in the John McEnroe Group alongside Ben Shelton, Arthur Fils, and Rafael Jodar. Meanwhile, Alcaraz heads the Ivan Lendl Group with Daniil Medvedev, Flavio Cobolli, and Frances Tiafoe.
Tournament aspirations
Alcaraz aims to add ATP Finals trophy to his collection
Alcaraz is hoping to win his first Nitto ATP Finals title. This will be his fourth appearance at the event, with his best result being a final run last year.
The 23-year-old Spaniard comes into this year's tournament in great form, having won titles in Paris, Vienna, and Tokyo after recovering from injury at the US Open.
Past champions
Notable debutants in singles draw
Medvedev won the title in 2020, while Shelton will be making his second appearance at this event.
Cobolli, Fils, Tiafoe, and Jodar are all set to make their debuts at the tournament.
Notably, Italian star Cobolli will lead the home charge as Jannik Sinner misses out due to injury.
Doubles lineup
Here is the doubles draw
The doubles draw was also announced on Thursday.
Defending champions Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten, the top seeds, will lead the Todd Woodbridge Group with Marcelo Arevalo/Mate Pavic, Theo Arribage/Albano Olivetti, and Orlando Luz/Rafael Matos.
Christian Harrison and Neal Skupski head the Mark Woodforde Group with Marcel Granollers/Horacio Zeballos, Simone Bolelli/Andrea Vavassori, and Kevin Krawietz/Tim Puetz.