The fight for the ATP Finals… is in full swing. With three vacancies still open, Novak Djokovic (6th), Casper Ruud (7th) and Andrey Rublev (8th) currently occupy the qualifying places for Turin, but none of them are currently competing at the ATP Masters 1000 in Paris and they are all at the mercy of being overtaken by the five tennis players who are behind and who could still overtake them, who knows? week. Alex De Minaur (9th), Grigor Dimitrov (10th), Stefanos Tsitsipas (12th), Holger Rune (13th) and Jack Draper (14th), some more than others, are those who still have a mathematical chance of going to Turin.
(UPDATED AT 10:30 PM on 10/30)
HOW IS THE RACE?
6. Novak Djokovic, 3,910 points — not playing in Paris
7. Casper Ruud, 3,855 points — eliminated in the 2nd round in Paris
8. Andrey Rublev, 3,720 points — eliminated in the 2nd round in Paris
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9. Alex De Minaur, 3,645 points — in the round of 16 in Paris
– if you lose in the ‘quarters’: 3,745 (overtaking Rublev)
– if you lose in the ‘half’: 3,945 (surpassing Ruud and Djokovic)
– if you lose in the final: 4,195 (guaranteed classification for the ATP Finals this week)
– if you are champion: 4,545 (guaranteed classification for the ATP Finals this week)
10. Grigor Dimitrov, 3,240 points — in the round of 16 in Paris
– if you lose in the ‘quarters’: 3,340
– if you lose in the ‘socks’: 3,540 (remains in the fight until the last week)
– if you lose in the final: 3,790 (overtakes Rublev and guarantees that he will remain in the fight until the last week)
– if you are champion: 4,140 (surpasses Djokovic, Ruud, Rublev and De Minaur and is guaranteed qualification for the ATP Finals)
11. Tommy Paul, 3,145 points — eliminated in the 1st round in Paris and out of the Race
12. Stefanos Tsitsipas, 3,065 points — in the round of 16 in Paris
– if you lose in the ‘quarters’: 3,165
– if you lose in the ‘socks’: 3,365
– if you lose in the final: 3,615
– if you are champion: 3,965 (surpasses Rublev, Ruud and Djokovic and is almost guaranteed classification)
13. Holger Rune, 2,725 points — in the round of 16 in Paris
– if you lose in the ‘quarters’: 2,825
– if you lose in the ‘socks’: 3,025
– if you lose in the final: 3,275
– if you are champion: 3,625 (the only scenario in which your qualification chances remain open before the last week)
14. Jack Draper, 2,685 points — in the round of 16 in Paris
– if you lose in the ‘quarters’: 2,785
– if you lose in the ‘socks’: 2,985
– if you lose in the final: 3,235
– if you are champion: 3,585 (the only scenario in which you keep your qualification chances open before the last week)
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The ATP Finals Race – Who’s in, Who’s Out, and Who’s Just *Not* Playing
Ah, the ATP Finals—the annual tennis showdown that draws as much drama as a soap opera, and as many plot twists as a Shakespearean tragedy. But let’s get real: if you thought the race to Turin would be a leisurely cruise, think again. It’s more of a chaotic romp through a hall of mirrors! Currently, with less than a week to go, the heat is on. Novak Djokovic (6th), Casper Ruud (7th), and Andrey Rublev (8th) are currently holding onto the precious qualifying spots. But what are they doing? Not playing! It’s like showing up to a party and spending the whole time on your phone—what are you doing, lads?
(UPDATED AT 10:30 PM on 10/30)
HOW IS THE RACE?
Here’s how things are shaping up… or falling apart:
- 6. Novak Djokovic – 3,910 points — Not playing in Paris (but we knew that, didn’t we?)
- 7. Casper Ruud – 3,855 points — Eliminated in the 2nd round in Paris (hope his flight wasn’t too comfy)
- 8. Andrey Rublev – 3,720 points — Also eliminated in the 2nd round in Paris (you can practically hear the “Aww” from the couch)
Now, trailing right behind are a pack of hungry challengers:
- 9. Alex De Minaur – 3,645 points — still playing, which gives him a chance to snatch those spots like a teenager raiding the fridge.
- 10. Grigor Dimitrov – 3,240 points — a potential wildcard, serving up more twists than the final season of your favorite binge-worthy TV show.
- 11. Tommy Paul – 3,145 points — eliminated in the 1st round in Paris and out of the Race (the pace at which he exited was astonishing!)
- 12. Stefanos Tsitsipas – 3,065 points — still very much in play, like the last-minute proposal at a wedding.
- 13. Holger Rune – 2,725 points — he’s more hopeful than ambitious right now.
- 14. Jack Draper – 2,685 points — if he played tennis half as much as he fiddled with his hair, he’d be a legend by now!
So What’s on the Line?
As it stands, Alex De Minaur is probably warming up like a caffeinated kangaroo; he has the most to gain. If he loses in the quarter-finals, he bumps Rublev from the final slot. If he loses in the finals? BOOM! Instant qualification. That’s right, folks! Championships aren’t won by sitting at home—unless you’re just charming the socks off the competition from your living room.
Now let’s talk about Grigor Dimitrov, the guy is playing the long game, or more accurately, playing it with a flair unmatched since he last made headlines! Beat your last opponent, and you’re dodging multiple players like Djokovic, Rublev, and Ruud. Who knew tennis could feel like a game of dodgeball?
Meanwhile, poor Tommy Paul got knocked out early, which… let’s be honest, sounds about as fun as a root canal. And the others? Tsitsipas, Rune, Draper? They’re like contestants in a very high-stakes reality show, only without the roses, margaritas, or dramatic confessions. Just tennis, a lot of math, and probably the world’s smallest trophy if they win. Good luck, gents!
So, as we head into the last leg of this rollercoaster, we can only hold onto our popcorn and hope this little tennis saga unfolds with drama as if it were written by a team of British sitcom writers. Stay tuned for more, and who will clutch that glittering spot in Turin as the dust settles? Grab your racket and let the games begin!
The battle for a coveted slot in the ATP Finals is intensifying, with three spots still up for grabs. Presently, Novak Djokovic (6th), Casper Ruud (7th), and Andrey Rublev (8th) hold the qualifying positions for the prestigious tournament in Turin. However, the tension rises as all three are absent from the ongoing ATP Masters 1000 event in Paris. Their standings are precarious, as they face the looming threat of being surpassed by an eager group of competitors who remain hot on their heels. Among those challengers are Alex De Minaur (9th), Grigor Dimitrov (10th), Stefanos Tsitsipas (12th), Holger Rune (13th), and Jack Draper (14th), all of whom still find themselves with a mathematical chance to secure a spot in Turin.
(UPDATED AT 10:30 PM on 10/30)
HOW IS THE RACE?
6. Novak Djokovic, 3,910 points — not playing in Paris
7. Casper Ruud, 3,855 points — eliminated in the 2nd round in Paris
8. Andrey Rublev, 3,720 points — eliminated in the 2nd round in Paris
—–
9. Alex De Minaur, 3,645 points — in the round of 16 in Paris
– if you lose in the ‘quarters’: 3,745 (overtaking Rublev)
– if you lose in the ‘half’: 3,945 (surpassing Ruud and Djokovic)
– if you lose in the final: 4,195 (guaranteed classification for the ATP Finals this week)
– if you are champion: 4,545 (guaranteed classification for the ATP Finals this week)
10. Grigor Dimitrov, 3,240 points — in the round of 16 in Paris
– if you lose in the ‘quarters’: 3,340
– if you lose in the ‘semis’: 3,540 (remains in the fight until the last week)
– if you lose in the final: 3,790 (overtakes Rublev and guarantees that he will remain in the fight until the last week)
– if you are champion: 4,140 (surpasses Djokovic, Ruud, Rublev, and De Minaur, ensuring qualification for the ATP Finals)
12. Stefanos Tsitsipas, 3,065 points — in the round of 16 in Paris
– if you lose in the ‘quarters’: 3,165
– if you lose in the ‘semis’: 3,365
– if you lose in the final: 3,615
– if you are champion: 3,965 (surpasses Rublev, Ruud, and Djokovic and is almost guaranteed qualification)
13. Holger Rune, 2,725 points — in the round of 16 in Paris
– if you lose in the ‘quarters’: 2,825
– if you lose in the ‘semis’: 3,025
– if you lose in the final: 3,275
– if you are champion: 3,625 (the only scenario in which your qualification chances remain open before the last week)
14. Jack Draper, 2,685 points — in the round of 16 in Paris
– if you lose in the ‘quarters’: 2,785
– if you lose in the ‘semis’: 2,985
– if you lose in the final: 3,235
– if you are champion: 3,585 (the only scenario in which you keep your qualification chances open before the last week)
Also read:
Draper defeats Fritz in Paris and remains in the fight for Turin; Shelton loses to French lucky loser
As the ATP Finals race heats up, the stakes couldn’t be higher. With less than a week to go until the tournament in Turin, the standings are tightly contested, and players are battling for every point available. Currently, Novak Djokovic sits at 6th place with 3,910 points, but he is notably absent from the Paris event. Following him are Casper Ruud in 7th with 3,855 points and Andrey Rublev in 8th with 3,720 points—both eliminated early in the Paris Masters.
This opens the door for challengers like Alex De Minaur, Grigor Dimitrov, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Holger Rune, and Jack Draper, all of whom are still in the running for the coveted spots. Among these competitors, Alex De Minaur stands out with 3,645 points and the most to gain. To secure his place in Turin, he needs to perform well in Paris:
- If he loses in the quarters, he will accumulate 3,745 points, overtaking Rublev.
- Reaching the semifinals would bring him to 3,945 points, surpassing both Ruud and Djokovic.
- And if he makes it to the final? He’ll amass 4,195 points, guaranteeing his spot in the ATP Finals.
Stefanos Tsitsipas, currently in 12th place with 3,065 points, also has a chance to move up significantly based on his performance. Here’s how his journey could play out:
- Lose in the quarters: 3,165 points.
- Lose in the semifinals: 3,365 points.
- Lose in the final: 3,615 points.
- Win the championship: 3,965 points, which would position him firmly above Rublev, Ruud, and Djokovic.
Holger Rune and Jack Draper, sitting at 13th and 14th with 2,725 and 2,685 points respectively, also have routes to improve their standing:
- Rune could reach a maximum of 3,625 points if he wins the tournament, keeping his qualification hopes alive.
- Draper, similarly, would need a championship victory to climb to 3,585 points and stay in contention.
As players across the board push their limits, every match is a critical moment in this thrilling ATP Finals race. Fans and analysts alike are excited to see who will seize the day and secure their spot amid the drama unfolding in Paris. The atmosphere is electric, and the competition fierce; the quest for glory in Turin is just a few matches away!