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Cobolli qualifies for Turin as Jodar’s fate hinges on de Minaur
Cobolli secures Turin spot after Jodar loses to Ruud; de Minaur’s win decides Jodar’s race.
In brief
Cobolli secures Turin spot after Jodar loses to Ruud; de Minaur’s win decides Jodar’s race. Flavio Cobolli qualifies for Nitto ATP Finals after Rafael Jodar’s loss to Casper Ruud, with Jodar’s Turin spot now dependent on Alex de Minaur beating Tomas Martin Etcheverry. Originally reported by Tennis Majors.
Cobolli qualifies for Turin
Flavio Cobolli qualified for the Nitto ATP Finals without playing after Rafael Jodar lost 6-3, 6-4 to Casper Ruud in the second round of the Rolex Paris Masters.
Jodar’s Turin fate depends on de Minaur
Rafael Jodar’s hopes for the Nitto ATP Finals now rest with Alex de Minaur’s match against Tomas Martin Etcheverry on Wednesday.
Race to Turin standings after Tuesday
Seven men remain for three places: Cobolli qualified, Jodar stays ninth on 3,234 points, de Minaur has 3,170 points.
Jodar’s Paris exit
Rafael Jodar withdrew from Paris with 3,690 points and lost to Casper Ruud 6-3, 6-4 in the second round.
De Minaur’s path to Turin
Alex de Minaur would pass Jodar with a win over Tomas Martin Etcheverry, who beat Andrey Rublev 6-4, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (3) on Tuesday.
Jodar’s Turin chances
If de Minaur loses, Jodar stays ninth unless Djokovic, Fritz, or Paul reaches the semi-finals or final.
Wednesday matches
Six contenders play on Wednesday: Tiafoe vs. Halys, Djokovic vs. Hijikata, Fils vs. Machac, Paul vs. Merida, de Minaur vs. Etcheverry, and Fritz vs. Molcan.
Race to Turin outcomes
Fils needs quarter-finals to secure Turin, Tiafoe semi-finals, de Minaur final, while Djokovic, Fritz, and Paul need the title.
Jodar’s final standing
Rafael Jodar stays ninth on 3,234 points after losing to Casper Ruud in Paris.
Here's the gist
Flavio Cobolli qualifies for Nitto ATP Finals after Rafael Jodar’s loss to Casper Ruud, with Jodar’s Turin spot now dependent on Alex de Minaur beating Tomas Martin Etcheverry.
