Carlos Alcaraz was the big name missing when the last two semifinal spots were filled at the ATP Finals on Friday. Alcaraz's 7-6 (5), 6-4 loss to Alexander Zverev meant the French Open and Wimbledon champion — who has been sick this week — was eliminated from elite,

In his last match on September 30, 2024, Sinner took home the win 6-2, 7-6 against Jiri Lehecka in the quarterfinals of the China Open. In the Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships (his last tournament), Ruud was beaten in the Round of 32 by No. 29-ranked Jordan Thompson, 6-7, 1-6.