2026 ATP General News

[MargaretMcAleer]

Chosen to take over the Italian star's coaching box of Jannik Sinner, Magnus Norman will start working with the team in early December to prepare for his post-injury return of the Six Kings Slams in Riyadh and the trip to Australia.
" Jannik is already one of the best players in the world, but what excites me most is his personality and mindset. I can't wait to be part of his team".
Seeing Norman is joining I will have to share my Forza ( Italian meaning Force ) to Kom In ( Swedish for Come On ! ) Jannik!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

The draw ceremony for 2026 Nitto ATP Finals, Turin is Thursday 12th November at 12.45pm CET

Singles Group,
John McEnroe Group
Ivan Lendl Group

Doubles Group,
Todd Woodbridge Group
Mark Woodforde Group

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

JCF says his news coaching partnership with Ben Shelton will not be full time, he will be there for the biggest tournaments, GS, Masters 1000 and ATP finals.
" I was clear that I wasn't going to join a team that would require me to be there full time. After eight years with Carlos, I wanted more time to spend with my family. I wanted someone who also had a second coach for that very reason".

Source, via@ El RaguetazoTV h/t+@jmoron.

Update News,
JCF confirmed on Big T Podcast he will travel to Italy for 3 to 4 days during the ATP Finals, this year

 

[lomaha]

Chosen to take over the Italian star's coaching box of Jannik Sinner, Magnus Norman will start working with the team in early December to prepare for his post-injury return of the Six Kings Slams in Riyadh and the trip to Australia.
" Jannik is already one of the best players in the world, but what excites me most is his personality and mindset. I can't wait to be part of his team".
Seeing Norman is joining I will have to share my Forza ( Italian meaning Force ) to Kom In ( Swedish for Come On ! ) Jannik!

Kom In in Swedish means come inside. You probably meant Kom igen.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Kom In in Swedish means come inside. You probably meant Kom igen.

LOL! I need to improve my Swedish ASAP, thanks

 

[lomaha]

LOL! I need to improve my Swedish ASAP, thanks

Helps to be danish....
Holger Rune just went back to the crimescene...he played against Bergz in Stockholm at the same court where he got injured almost a year ago. A good comeback luckily.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Helps to be danish....
Holger Rune just went back to the crimescene...he played against Bergz in Stockholm at the same court where he got injured almost a year ago. A good comeback luckily.

I just caught up with the scores, good to see Holger with a win, after he suffered that horrid injury at the same court last year

 

[lomaha]

Will be interesting på see the match between Fritz and Rune tonight. This will be a great oppertunity for Holger to see how far he is from the top.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Rune withdraws from the Stockholm QF before his match with Fritz, he suffered a small hamstring injury, and didnt want to take any chances.Understandable after all that he's been through on that court.

 

[Jelenafan]

Will be interesting på see the match between Fritz and Rune tonight. This will be a great oppertunity for Holger to see how far he is from the top.

Unfortunately Rune had to withdraw pre-match with a right leg injury; better safe than sorry considering last year here….

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

2026 Tournament of the Year Awards
( Based on the results of players surveys)

ATP1000 Shanghai
ATP500 Doha
ATP250 Almaty

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Fritz d Tirante 62 46 75(3) to win his first indoor hard court title at the Stockholm Open
The 29 yo is up to No 9 in the ATP live rankings and is guaranteed to finish inside the Top Ten for the 5th straight season
Fritz now travels to Turin, he is the second alternate
NOTE:,
The Stockholm tournament added points toward the 2026 rankings, but for 2027 race.
The rule change was introduced so players wouldn't have to strategize and /or play the week before the ATP Finals, chasing the last points needed to qualify.

 

[El Dude]

Fritz d Tirante 62 46 75(3) to win his first indoor hard court title at the Stockholm Open
The 29 yo is up to No 9 in the ATP live rankings and is guaranteed to finish inside the Top Ten for the 5th straight season
Fritz now travels to Turin, he is the second alternate
NOTE:,
The Stockholm tournament added points toward the 2026 rankings, but for 2027 race.
The rule change was introduced so players wouldn't have to strategize and /or play the week before the ATP Finals, chasing the last points needed to qualify.

Meaning Taylor Fritz will be #1 in the 2027 Race Rankings for the next two months.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Meaning Taylor Fritz will be #1 in the 2027 Race Rankings for the next two months.

Well it also depends on tournament winners pre AO and the AO, he only received 250 points winning the Stockholm tournament, which counts towards the race in 2027.

 

[Fiero425]

Meaning Taylor Fritz will be #1 in the 2027 Race Rankings for the next two months.

They used to pull that $#!t w/ Lleyton Hewitt when he won those Pre-Aussie Open events! Will his son Cruz fill those big shoes? Such a hottie!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

They used to pull that $#!t w/ Lleyton Hewitt when he won those Pre-Aussie Open events! Will his son Cruz fill those big shoes? Such a hottie!

Lleyton Hewitt was 16 years and 10 months when he won his first tour title at the Adelaide International his hometown by the way? yes he did receive a wild card he was ranked #550 ? they didnt pull any $# according to you?
Cruz Hewitt is 17 yo and currently ranked #326 and will have to rely on qualifying wild cards granted by Tennis Australia or receive a direct wild card main draw, which local promising Australians often receive for domestic summer lead in performances or federation discretions
Cruz Hewitt has potential, presently he hasnt shown anything out of the ordinary.