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Jannik Sinner Calling Time on 2026 Means Alexander Zverev Should Finish the Year No. 1

Alexander Zverev is positioned to secure the year-end top ranking in men's tennis following Jannik Sinner's decision to shut down his 2026 campaign to recover from ongoing knee issues. Sinner has opted to skip the remainder of the schedule, including upcoming stops in Shanghai, the European indoor events, and the ATP Finals in Turin, leaving him frozen at 7,950 points in the annual race.

Meanwhile, Zverev holds roughly 8,750 points following a quarterfinal run in Beijing, comfortably maintaining his lead. Carlos Alcaraz also claimed the Japan Open crown by defeating Jiri Lehecka, though his earlier absence keeps him out of the top spot race.

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