Novak Djokovic

His triumphant victory in the ATP Finals, securing a record-breaking seventh season finale title in Turin, coincided with this remarkable milestone, solidifying his position at the top of the rankings.

The Serbian maestro demonstrated his peak form in a 6-3, 6-3 triumph against the Italian on Sunday night, showcasing dominance by conceding only two points in his first seven service games.

Hurkacz entered as an alternate following Stefanos Tsitsipas's withdrawal due to a back injury.

Djokovic's defeat to Sinner in a gripping three-set match left the Serbian proud of his performance but now places him in a pivotal position to secure advancement from the group stage.

Djokovic's journey to clinch the year-end No. 1 position involved a closely contested battle with Spain's 20-year-old Carlos Alcaraz.

Five of the world’s top 10 women and nine of the world’s top 20 men will feature at the exciting innovative mixed-team event in 2024, with the draw to be revealed on October 23, the tournament organisers said. Team Poland, led by four-time major champion Swiatek and 11th-ranked Hubert Hurkacz, have been named as the top seeds for the 2024 edition after the entries from the top 16 countries were confirmed.

The 36-year-old made history again in New York, where he captured a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title, matching Margaret Court’s mark. The Serbian, who has now won the US Open four times, dropped just two sets en route to his fifth trophy of the season.