The ATP Finals draw is done, and the two groups are set for the season-ending tournament in Turin. Zverev and Alcaraz are in separate groups, and play starts on Sunday, 15 November. Here are the groups, the schedule and the India timings.
The two singles groups
The eight players are split into two round-robin groups of four. World number one Alexander Zverev heads the John McEnroe Group, where he is joined by Ben Shelton, Rafael Jodar and Arthur Fils. The other group contains Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, Flavio Cobolli and Frances Tiafoe. Alcaraz and Medvedev were drawn together, while Zverev will face Shelton.
Why Alcaraz has an edge on paper
Alcaraz is the only player in the field with a winning head-to-head record against all seven of the other qualifiers, although he has not played Jodar yet. That includes a 7-6 lead over Zverev. Zverev has already clinched the year-end number one ranking, and he is chasing a third Finals title. Alcaraz is making his fourth appearance in Turin and is still looking for his first title.
Format
Each player faces the other three in his group. The top two from each group reach the semi-finals, which means a player can lose a match and still go through. Our ATP Finals 2026 field guide explains who qualified and who is missing.
Schedule and timings in India
The round-robin stage runs from Sunday, 15 November to Friday, 20 November. Afternoon sessions start with doubles at 11:30 am local time, followed by singles at 2 pm. Evening sessions start with doubles at 6 pm, and singles begin not before 8:30 pm. Turin is 4.5 hours behind India, so:
- The 2 pm singles match starts at about 6:30 pm IST.
- The evening singles match starts at about 1:00 am IST, not before.
The final is on Sunday, 22 November. A 3 pm start in Turin means about 7:30 pm IST.
Doubles
The doubles draw was also made on Thursday. Defending champions Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten lead the Todd Woodbridge Group. They beat Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski in last year’s final to win their first title together at the event.
Where to watch in India
FanCode has the ATP Tour streaming rights in India. Our guide on how to watch the ATP Finals in India has the details. Check the order of play on the official ATP website each day, because it is released a day ahead.
What to watch for
The early matches in each group can shape the semi-final race, so the opening days matter. Watch the debutants too, since half the field is making its first appearance at the event. For more tennis coverage, visit our Tennis section.