
In a thrilling turn of events at the Shanghai Masters, Spanish superstar Carlos Alcaraz suffered a shocking third-round defeat against Zizou Bergs, who claimed the biggest victory of his career. This unexpected upset had a massive ripple effect on the ATP rankings, mathematically confirming that Germany’s Alexander Zverev will finish the season as the official year-end world No 1. Zverev’s consistent performances throughout the year have now been rewarded with the ultimate crown in men’s tennis, wrapping up the top spot before the season finale.