Jannik Sinner Claims Top Spot in Race to Turin Following Monte Carlo Victory

Jannik Sinner moves to No. 1 in the Race to Turin after his Monte Carlo win. See the full qualification list for the 2026 ATP Finals and point totals.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 14, 2026, 3:33 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Tennis365

The Pursuit of the Season Finale

The race for the year-end ATP Finals has intensified following a landmark victory for Jannik Sinner at the 2026 Monte Carlo Masters. By defeating Carlos Alcaraz 7-6(5), 6-3 in the final, Sinner has moved into the lead of the qualification battle known as the Race to Turin. This annual standings list tracks the eight players who accumulate the most ranking points within a single calendar year, determining who will compete at the Inalpi Arena this November.

Historical Stakes and Championship Rewards

The ATP Finals, a fixture of the professional tour since 1970, offers one of the most significant financial rewards in the sport. As the two-time reigning champion, Sinner secured a record-breaking $5,071,000 for his victory at the event last year. Under current ATP rules, the top seven players in the Race earn automatic entry, while a Grand Slam winner who finishes between ninth and 20th can claim the final eighth spot. Players finishing in the ninth and tenth positions serve as alternates, standing by to replace any participants who withdraw.

Significant Shifts in the Top Five

The conclusion of the Monte Carlo tournament has caused several major adjustments within the top tier of the Race. Sinner’s ascent to the number one position pushed Alcaraz down to second, with a gap of 300 points now separating the two young leaders. Alexander Zverev has surged into third place following a semi-final appearance in the Principality, a move that resulted in Daniil Medvedev falling to fourth. Novak Djokovic, despite having only competed in two tournaments this year, maintains the fifth position in the standings.