Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz Headline ATP Finals Groups

World number one Alexander Zverev will headline the John McEnroe Group at the upcoming ATP Finals, as the German star looks to secure his third title at the season-ending tournament. Zverev, who ascended to the top of the men's world rankings earlier this month following his breakthrough victories at Roland Garros and the US Open, enters the event as the player to beat.

The official draw, conducted on Thursday, placed Zverev alongside Ben Shelton, Arthur Fils, and Rafael Jodar. Having claimed his first two Grand Slam titles this year, the German enters the competition in Turin as the firm favorite to progress from his group and challenge for the trophy once again.

The tournament format requires the top two players from each group to advance to the semi-finals. The absence of two-time defending champion Sinner, who has been sidelined since his Wimbledon victory in July due to a knee injury, creates a significant void in the draw. With Sinner unable to defend his title, the competition for the year-end crown remains wide open, with Zverev and Alcaraz positioned as the primary contenders to claim the prestigious trophy.