The top eight players in the PIF ATP rankings have learned their Nitto ATP Final draw on Thursday in Turn. World No.2 Carlos Alcaraz and veteran Novak Djokovic are drawn in the same group. Defending champion Jannik Sinner is grouped along with Alexander Zverev and Ben Shelton.
Alcaraz is trying to win the Nitto ATP Finals for the first time in his career and the Spaniard would look to come up with his best after losing the top position in the ATP rankings to rival Sinner.
The eight players are divided into group of four: Jimmy Connors and Bjorn Borg.
SINGLES
Jimmy Connors Group: Carlos Alcaraz (1), Novak Djokovic (4), Taylor Fritz (6), Alex de Minaur (7)
Bjorn Borg Group: Jannik Sinner (2), Alexander Zverev (3), Ben Shelton (5), Felix Auger-Aliassime or Lorenzo Musetti (8)
The doubles draw was also revealed on Thursday. Top seeds Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool headline Peter Fleming Group with Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos, Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz and Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori (7)
Second seeds Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten top the John McEnroe Group with Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic, Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski, and Christian Harrison and Evan King.
Krawietz and Puetz are the defending champions at the event. Cash/Glasspool, Salisbury/Skupski and Harrison/King are making their team debuts.
DOUBLES
Peter Fleming Group: Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool (1), Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos (3), Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz (6), Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori (7)
John McEnroe Group: Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten (2), Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic (4), Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski(5), Christian Harrison and Evan King (8)
The action takes place at Inalpi Arena from 9 to 16 November.
