Novak Djokovic and several others benefit as two rivals’ ATP Finals hopes take a hit

Novak Djokovic handed double ATP Finals qualification boost.

By Shahida Jacobs · Tennis365

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 7:45 AM

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Novak Djokovic and other contenders gained ground in the ATP Finals race after Frances Tiafoe and Jakub Mensik lost in Vienna.
Jannik Sinner will miss the ATP Finals after ending his 2026 season early due to a knee injury.
Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz, and Ben Shelton have already secured qualification for the season finale in Turin.

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Novak Djokovic and other ATP Finals hopefuls have received a qualification boost following early exits for rivals Frances Tiafoe and Jakub Mensik in Vienna. With Jannik Sinner sidelined for the rest of the 2026 season due to a knee injury, five spots remain open for the season-ending tournament in Turin alongside qualifiers Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz, and Ben Shelton.

Tiafoe was defeated in the first round by Lorenzo Musetti, while Mensik lost in the second round to Adrian Mannarino. Djokovic, currently competing at the Swiss Indoors Basel, faces Jan-Lennard Struff in the round of 16 as contenders aim to secure vital ranking points ahead of the upcoming Paris Masters.

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