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When Matteo Berrettini reached the semifinals of the United States Open in September, it signaled a new phase in his career. But it also symbolized how wide open the fight would be for the final two spots in the ATP Finals in November.
Held at London’s O2 Arena, it is the most prestigious tournament outside of the Grand Slams, usually featuring the year’s top eight men’s players. No surprise that Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic locked up their spots easily.
Daniil Medvedev laid claim to a spot with his torrid summer performance, which culminated in an epic battle against Nadal at the U.