ATP Rankings Race to Turin Heats Up: Sinner Leads, Draper Surges, Where are Alcaraz and Djokovic?

The ATP Race to Turin is intensifying, with Jannik Sinner currently holding the No. 1 position. A notable shift in the rankings sees Jack Draper soaring, now positioned above Carlos Alcaraz. But where does this leave veteran Novak Djokovic in the chase for a spot at the prestigious ATP Finals?

Current Standings in the ATP Race to Turin

Here’s a snapshot of the top contenders in the ATP Race to Turin as of March 17, 2025:

1. Jannik Sinner (ITA) – 2000 points
2. Alexander Zverev (GER) – 1565 points
3. Jack Draper (GBR) – 1530 points
4. Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) – 1400 points
5. Felix Auger-Aliassime (CAN) – 1145 points
6. Ben Shelton (USA) – 1100 points
7. Alex de Minaur (AUS) – 985 points
8. Holger Rune (DEN) – 950 points
   • Novak Djokovic (SRB) trails with 850 points

Jannik Sinner’s Dominance

Jannik Sinner has solidified his position as the world No. 1, becoming the first Italian to achieve this top ranking. Sinner’s impressive 2024 and 2025 seasons include winning the 2024 ATP Finals, the 2024 US Open, and the 2025 Australian Open.

Jack Draper’s Ascent

Jack Draper has made a significant leap in the rankings, currently sitting at world No. 7. He recently won his first ATP Masters 1000 title at the 2025 Indian Wells, defeating Holger Rune in the final. Draper’s recent performances have propelled him into the top 10, making him the fifth British man to reach this milestone in the Open Era, joining Greg Rusedski, Tim Henman, Andy Murray, and Cam Norrie.

Draper’s career highlights include:

• Winning his first ATP title in Stuttgart (2024)
• Becoming the British No. 1 (2024)
• Reaching the US Open semi-finals (2024)
• Winning his first ATP 500 title in Vienna (2024)

Carlos Alcaraz’s Performance

Carlos Alcaraz, despite recent setbacks, remains a strong contender in the Race to Turin. Alcaraz is currently ranked No. 3 in the world.

Novak Djokovic’s Current Standing

Novak Djokovic, a seasoned veteran, currently holds the No. 5 position in the ATP rankings. He has been ranked world No. 1 for a record 428 weeks and has finished as the year-end No. 1 a record eight times.
Djokovic’s achievements include:

• Winning a record 24 major men’s singles titles
• Winning a record 72 Big Titles

Understanding the ATP Rankings and the Race to Turin

It’s important to distinguish between the standard ATP rankings and the ATP Race to Turin:

• ATP Rankings: These are the official rankings based on points accumulated over the past 52 weeks.
• ATP Race to Turin: This is a year-to-date ranking, reflecting only the points earned in the current calendar year. It determines the top 8 players who will qualify for the ATP Finals in Turin.

How ATP Rankings are Calculated

A player’s ATP ranking is determined by the total points they accumulate in the following tournaments:

1. The four Grand Slam tournaments
2. The eight mandatory ATP Masters 1000 tournaments
3. The ATP Finals (if they qualify)
4. The best seven results from other tournaments, including ATP 500, ATP 250, ATP Challenger Tour, and United Cup.

Key Takeaways

• Jannik Sinner is the current world No. 1 and leads the Race to Turin.
• Jack Draper has made a significant jump in the rankings, surpassing Carlos Alcaraz.
• Novak Djokovic is currently ranked No. 5.
• The ATP Race to Turin is a year-to-date ranking that determines the qualifiers for the ATP Finals.