The post “Big Three” era has also begun in the ATP Finals, the 2024 edition of which starts on Sunday in Turin with a favorite named Jannik Sinner. For the first time since 2001, the Masters takes place without Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal or even Novak Djokovic.
Winner of the last two editions, Djokovic (ATP 5) withdrew only a few days ago due to an injury, the nature of which he did not specify. The Serb did not seem able to aim for victory in Turin anyway. Beaten in the 3rd round at the US Open for his comeback, he was unable to do anything against Sinner in the final in Shanghai.
Sinner is assured of ending the year in 1st place in the world. He has picked up seven titles – including the Australian Open, the US Open and three Masters 1000 – in 2024, and his margin over his runner-up Alexander Zverev is more than 3,600 points.
The picture would be idyllic if it weren’t for this double positive doping test, which could earn him a heavy suspension on appeal after the International Agency for Tennis Integrity (Itia) had initially cleared him. .
Sinner’s announced rival for years to come, Carlos Alcaraz also shone this year. The youngest world No. 1 in history won the other two Grand Slam titles, signing a fabulous Roland-Garros/Wimbledon double by beating Novak Djokovic in the final on the London turf. But the 21-year-old Spaniard is losing momentum at the end of the season.
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