Carlos Alcaraz secures the year-end world number one ranking by reaching the knockout stages at the ATP Finals with three straight wins.

TURIN, Italy :Australian Alex de Minaur pulled off a stunning 7-6(3) 6-3 win over Taylor Fritz in their last ATP Finals round-robin match on Thursday to eliminate the American and leave his own hopes of progression hanging on the outcome of the clash between Carlos Alcaraz and Lorenzo Musetti. De Minaur live

Alex de Minaur claimed a maiden ATP Finals victory that gave the Australian a chance of making the semifinals on Thursday. De Minaur beat Taylor Fritz 7-6 (3), 6-3 for his first victory in six matches at the season-ending event for the top eight players, following his debut last year.…

Carlos Alcaraz will end the year as world number one after beating Lorenzo Musetti at the ATP Finals 6-4, 6-1 on Thursday. A double-Grand Slam winner this season, Alcaraz will be ahead of rival Jannik Sinner in the updated men's rankings on Monday thanks to his success over Musetti which…

After suffering a heartbreaking three-set loss to Lorenzo Musetti on Tuesday, De Minaur knew he had to defeat Fritz in straight sets to stand any chance of progressing. Rising to the challenge, the seventh seed produced a commanding and aggressive performance to finish the round-robin stage with a 1-2 record. Alex de Minaur Knocks Out Taylor Fritz, Stays Alive in Nitto ATP Finals 2025 Race.

However, if Alcaraz loses to Musetti, he would meet Sinner in the semi-finals. In that scenario, Sinner would still have an opportunity to claim the year-end No. 1 crown, but only if he defeats Alcaraz and then wins the ATP Finals title without losing a match. Nitto ATP Finals 2025: Carlos Alcaraz Eyes Year-End World Number One Spot After Win Over Alex de Minaur To Reach Semifinals.