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Ben Shelton Shares Which Players He Hopes Make the ATP Finals This Year

The ATP Finals qualification battle wraps up this week. So far, four players have secured their spots, excluding the injured Jannik Sinner. Those confirmed are Carlos Alcaraz, Ben Shelton, Daniil Medvedev, and Roland Garros finalist Flavio Cobolli.

Several others remain in contention for the last four places, including Arthur Fils, Frances Tiafoe, Rafael Jodar, Alex de Minaur, Novak Djokovic, and Taylor Fritz. The final spots will be decided after the year's last Masters 1000 event in Paris.

Ben Shelton's Picks for ATP Finals Qualifiers

Ben Shelton, who recently added Juan Carlos Ferrero to his coaching team, expressed which players he hopes to see qualify for the prestigious season-ending tournament.

Shelton started his Paris Masters run by beating Britain's Cameron Norrie 6-3, 6-4 at the Plenitude Arena. After the match, he talked about his mindset and revealed his picks.

"I think I have been pretty locked in. I have big goals I am still striving for, even though I have qualified for the finals, I want to be in good form when I get there. I am as motivated as ever," Shelton told BB Tennis.
"Two of my close friends are still in the race in Arthur Fils and Frances Tiafoe, I would love to see those guys solidify their spot."
"I'm sad there is only going to be eight guys there but I’m looking forward to the competition and finishing the year on a positive note."

Current ATP Finals Rankings as of November 4, 2026

  • 6 Arthur Fils – 3,535 points
  • 7 Frances Tiafoe – 3,390 points
  • 8 Rafael Jodar – 3,234 points
  • 9 Alex de Minaur – 3,170 points
  • 10 Novak Djokovic – 2,940 points
  • 11 Taylor Fritz – 2,900 points
  • 12 Tommy Paul – 2,775 points

Alex de Minaur’s Chance to Break Into the Finals

Alex de Minaur currently sits just outside the qualification zone at ninth place, trailing Rafael Jodar who holds eighth.

Jodar's recent loss to Casper Ruud in the Paris Masters second round opens the door for De Minaur. If De Minaur beats Tomas Martin Etcheverry, his points will rise to 3,260, pushing him past Jodar.

The Australian hopes to advance deep into the Paris Masters to keep pace with Novak Djokovic, who is 230 points behind him in the race.

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