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Ben Shelton Shares Which Players He Hopes Qualify for This Year’s ATP Finals

The ATP Finals race wraps up by the end of this week. So far, only four players have secured their spots, excluding the injured Jannik Sinner. These confirmed participants include Carlos Alcaraz, Ben Shelton, Daniil Medvedev, and Roland Garros finalist Flavio Cobolli.

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

Ben Shelton’s Picks for ATP Finals

After recently adding Juan Carlos Ferrero to his coaching team, Ben Shelton has shared which players he hopes make it to the prestigious tournament. Shelton kicked off his Paris Masters run by beating British player Cameron Norrie 6-3, 6-4 at the Plenitude Arena.

"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: Arthur Fils and Frances Tiafoe. I would love to see those guys solidify their spot."

Shelton added that he’s excited about the competition no matter who qualifies, though he expressed a bit of disappointment that only eight players will participate.

Current ATP Finals Race Standings (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 Through

Alex de Minaur is currently just outside qualification in ninth place. He trails young Spanish player Rafael Jodar, who sits eighth. Jodar's recent loss to Casper Ruud in the Paris Masters second round has opened a door for de Minaur.

If de Minaur can defeat Tomas Martin Etcheverry in his next match, he will earn enough points to surpass Jodar with a total of 3,260. Still, to secure his spot, de Minaur must advance deep into the Paris Masters draw, especially since Novak Djokovic is not far behind him, only 230 points back.

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