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ATP Finals 2023: Sinner, Alcaraz Lead New Era
The ATP Finals are underway without the Big Three for the first time in years, with Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz as top contenders; a doping case involving Sinner and significant prize money are also notable aspects.
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- Why are Djokovic, Federer, and Nadal absent from this year's ATP Finals?
- Novak Djokovic withdrew from the ATP Finals due to an unspecified injury; Roger Federer is retired; and Rafael Nadal is retiring after the Davis Cup.
- Who are the main contenders in the ATP Finals, and what is significant about their participation?
- Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will be competing in the ATP Finals, marking the first time in nearly 25 years that none of the Big Three (Djokovic, Federer, Nadal) are participating. The draw will determine if they are placed in the same group.
- Which players in the ATP Finals have previously won the tournament, and what is their current form?
- Alexander Zverev won the Paris Masters last week and is looking to win his third ATP Finals title; Daniil Medvedev also has a previous ATP Finals win.
- What is the prize money for winning the ATP Finals, and how does it compare to other Grand Slam winnings?
- The ATP Finals prize money for winning all five matches is \$4.8 million, significantly more than the winnings at the U.S. Open and Wimbledon this year.
- What is the current status of Jannik Sinner's doping case, and how does it affect his participation in the tournament?
- A final decision on Jannik Sinner's doping case is pending with the Court of Arbitration for Sport, expected early next year; Sinner is playing in the ATP Finals in Turin, Italy.