🔗 Share this article Is There Anyone Dispute the Supremacy of Sinner and Alcaraz? ATP Finals Will Reveal All. Only days prior to the spectacular conclusion of the ATP season in the Italian city of Turin, the Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner show had already begun. Even though the two opponents are engaged in a fight to decide the top spot for the season, talk spread that they were scheduled to practice with each other. As expected, that day they entered the center court together and were welcomed by an explosive reception from a sizable crowd. A Training Match That Captivated the Global Audience The training match that came next garnered as much attention as plenty of games this year. Thousands of viewers watched live to see the action unfold, and recaps were quickly posted afterwards. The results from friendly games usually do not leave the practice court, but on this instance the global audience was promptly informed that the Italian star had finished the day with a 6-3 win. They marked the occasion with a photo that rapidly circulated across the internet. "They own the circuit now. Despite the fact that Alcaraz suffered a surprising defeat in his first game at the recent tournament, the pattern that has defined this season on tour persisted with Sinner's subsequent victory: every time Alcaraz and Sinner have competed at a competition this year, one of them has ended the event with the title." The Question: Can Anyone Halt Their Dominance? Following a long period of anticipation and predictions about supremacy, these displays are reflective of two unique talents who have rapidly proven themselves as all-time greats at such a tender age. But this campaign has also exposed the weaknesses in the quality of the rest of the field. Prior to the Turin event, the primary dilemma is whether any athlete is seriously capable of stopping the dominant pair. The Contenders As things stand, their chances are dim. Per the official standings, Alexander Zverev is the third best player in the world. He also currently holds less than 50% as many ranking points as the Spanish sensation at No 2. He remains one of the most successful players to have never won a grand slam tournament, but he has been outclassed by the top pair in their important duels and the difference only appears to be growing. After getting utterly dominated by the Italian in the Australian Open, the German's year has been lackluster. Considering he reached the semi-finals of every major this season this season, Novak Djokovic has shown that he is arguably the third strongest competitor in the world. Theoretically, his chances of beating Sinner and Alcaraz are higher over best of three sets and on indoor courts than during the majors, but he is involved in the Athens final and he is yet to decide whether he will compete in Turin. The series of contests in his legs over the recent days would undoubtedly be even more damaging to his chances of success in Turin. There are more doubts across the field. Taylor Fritz has enjoyed an excellent year, establishing himself in the upper echelon. His competitive toughness, steady progress and the versatile playing style he has constructed behind his enormous serve is commendable but it is hard not see him as a player who is squeezing out all of his capability, as opposed to a competitor with adequate capacity for growth to close the distance to the top two. New Faces and Established Names In his first ATP Finals, Ben Shelton is the least experienced of the six challengers and maybe the biggest wildcard. For one thing, with his nuclear serve, comprehensive offensive style and fitness, he has great promise. But there are also deficiencies in his skills, particularly his backhand and ability to handle serves, that the top players have capitalized on without difficulty. Alex de Minaur has impressively made the season-ending tournament for a second occasion in his professional life but his approach is short on weaponry against the very best. The final spot in the lineup will be determined on Saturday. If Lorenzo Musetti beat the Serbian to win the Greek tournament, he would jump ahead of the in-form Canadian star in the ATP race to become the last direct entry. Significant Omissions Just as notable as the players in the Finals are the absences. The dramatic struggles of three former top players, consistent elite competitors in the recent past, have done little to bolster the field. The significant ailments to Jack Draper, in the heart of a breakthrough year, and the French prodigy, the highly gifted 21-year-old who seemed to be in the throes of a career-defining period, have reduced the chasing pack. Not a single competitor has come close to rising to the challenge. The Last Word For anyone other than the top two, the idea of claiming this year's ATP Finals seems highly unlikely. Still, in a tournament showcasing the best players in the world, with the pressure squarely on the backs of the leading contenders, every match is an opportunity for the underdog to show what they are made of. The tournament duration will determine which player, should there be any, is ready to rise to the occasion.