Nitto ATP Finals 2026: group draw and first-match schedule
What happened
According to ATP Tour and Sportstar reports, the group-stage draw for the Nitto ATP Finals has been announced. Alcaraz and Medvedev were drawn into the same group, and Zverev received what Sportstar called a tough draw.
When it started
The sources do not give the exact dates of the matches. ATP Tour published a schedule article on when Zverev and Alcaraz play their first matches, but the excerpt provided does not list the times.
How it spread
Per Arab News, the top-ranked Zverev is set to face Shelton, Fils and Jodar in the group stage. The round-robin format and match schedule should be checked against the ATP Tour schedule.
Why it matters
The draw sets which players meet in the group stage and shapes who advances, making it the main talking point for fans following the year-end tournament.