ATP Finals 2024: Jannik Sinner leads a field without Novak Djokovic in Turin
Jannik Sinner, 23, Italy
Seed: 1
Best ATP Finals Performance: Runner-up (2023)
Number of titles in 2024: 7 (Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami, Halle, Cincinnati, US Open, Shanghai)
2024 Win/Loss: 65-6
Sinner, whose humble nature contrasted with his ferocious hitting, won his first major title in Melbourne and had lost just once heading into April. August brought the shocking news that he had failed two doping tests but was allowed to continue racing as an independent panel admitted he had “no fault or negligence”. He went on to win the U.S. Open and has been beaten only once in his last 23 starts.
Daniil Medvedev, 28, Russia
Seeds: 4
Best ATP Finals Performance: Winner (2020)
2024 Title: 0
2024 Win/Loss: 45-19
Although still far from his best season, Medvedev continues to challenge for the top prize. After losing in the Australian Open final, he also reached the Wimbledon semi-finals and the US Open quarter-finals. Although he didn’t win a championship this year, he was consistent enough to reach the Finals for the sixth consecutive season.
Taylor Fritz, 27, United States
Seeds: 5
Best ATP Finals Performance: Semifinals (2022)
Number of 2024 champions: 2 (Delray Beach, Eastbourne)
2024 Win/Loss: 49-21
What stands out about Fritz’s season is the high level he performs on all surfaces. He has competed in ATP finals on hard courts, grass and clay courts, including his first Grand Slam final at the U.S. Open.
Alex de Minaur, 25, Australia
Seeds: 7
Best ATP Finals Performance: Debut
2024 Champions: 2 (Acapulco, ‘s-Hertogenbosch)
2024 Win/Loss: 47-16
De Minaur’s dedication to his craft has paid off even more this year. Two tour titles, coupled with three consecutive Grand Slam quarterfinal appearances at the French Open, Wimbledon and the U.S. Open, gave her her first year-end top 10 finish.
