The countdown to the 2026 Nitto ATP Finals is underway, with the official group-stage draw scheduled for Thursday, November 12, at 12pm CET (7pm Malaysia time) in Turin, Italy.
The draw will determine how the eight qualified singles players are divided into two groups of four for the season-ending tournament at the Inalpi Arena. Tennis fans can follow the ceremony through the official live stream, while the doubles draw will also take place on the same day.
This year's line-up brings together established champions, returning contenders and several newcomers, setting up an intriguing contest for the prestigious year-end title.
Leading the field is Alexander Zverev, who will be aiming to add a third ATP Finals crown to his collection after previous triumphs in 2018 and 2021.
Carlos Alcaraz is another major contender heading into the tournament. The Spaniard enjoyed an outstanding 2026 campaign, winning four titles, including the Australian Open, and will be looking to improve on his runner-up finish at the 2023 edition.
Daniil Medvedev also returns to the competition after missing last year's tournament. The 2020 champion will be eager to make another strong impression against the world's best players.
Meanwhile, Ben Shelton is set to make his second consecutive appearance at the ATP Finals, hoping to build on his experience from last year and progress further into the competition.
There will also be plenty of attention on the newcomers, with Flavio Cobolli, Arthur Fils, Frances Tiafoe and Rafael Jodar preparing to make their debuts at the prestigious event.
With such a varied field, the group-stage draw could play an important role in shaping each player's title ambitions. A difficult group could force the favourites into early battles, while a favourable draw may give the less experienced players an opportunity to make an unexpected run.
Under the round-robin format, each player will face the other three competitors in their group, with the top two advancing to the semi-finals.
Beyond the singles competition, the doubles draw will also be conducted on Thursday, completing the opening stage of preparations for the tournament.
Fans can watch the official draw live and follow additional behind-the-scenes coverage through ATP Unlocked as the world's top players prepare to battle for the final major title of the 2026 tennis season.
