Bopanna & Ebden qualify for ATP Finals

Premier doubles player Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden have clinched a spot in the prestigious season-ending ATP Finals, marking the Indian’s fourth appearance in the tournament.

The duo secured its place after Nathaniel Lammons and Jackson Withrow were eliminated at the Paris Masters, finalising the Finals field. The ATP Finals, set for November 10-17 in Turin, feature only the top eight doubles teams globally.

Bopanna and Ebden launched their season with a bang, winning the Australian Open as the Indian became the oldest man at 43 years, 331 days to become a world No. 1. Bopanna and Ebden later added a Miami Open title to their resume. They also reached the final in Adelaide and the semifinals at Roland Garros. This marks their second consecutive year qualifying for the ATP Finals — in 2023, they reached the semifinals in Turin. Bopanna eyes his maiden ATP Finals title, having finished as the finalist in 2012 with Mahesh Bhupathi and again in 2015 alongside Florin Mergea.

Sinner pulls out

Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Paris Masters due to a virus, the world No. 1 said. The 23-year-old defeated Carlos Alcaraz in the final of the Six Kings Slam exhibition event to bag the $6 million title in Saudi Arabia on October 20. Last week, the 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic also withdrew from the Paris Masters, the final 1000-event of the year.

Tsitsipas wins opener

Stefanos Tsitsipas overcame an upset stomach to beat Roberto Carballes Baena 4-6 6-3 6-3 in the first round of the Paris Masters and stay in contention for a spot at the season-ending ATP Finals.

Tsitsipas has reached the Paris semifinals in the last two years and needs another deep run to have a chance of qualifying for the ATP Finals.