Djokovic Targets ATP Finals After Surprise Basel Entry
Retold by Oddsrama · 16 October 2026
Novak Djokovic is making a serious push toward the ATP Finals after months of selective tournament appearances. The Serbian champion just claimed the Beijing ATP 500 title earlier this month, and he's now signalled his intention to chase a spot at the season-ending championships in Turin—a goal that recently felt less important to him. Djokovic has entered Basel as his next target, underlining a shift in priorities as the year winds down and the indoor season heats up.
The 11th-ranked player needs to climb into the top nine of the ATP Live Race to qualify for Turin, a task made slightly easier after world No. 1 Jannik Sinner withdrew due to injury. Djokovic's mindset appears refreshed despite a shock early exit at Shanghai against Hubert Hurkacz; he sees his Beijing win as momentum heading into the indoors. He told media after Shanghai that he's planning to skip Paris but is targeting a solid Basel result to build his case for the Finals.
For betting purposes, this turn of events is worth monitoring. Djokovic's recent form in Asia suggests he's peaking at the right moment, and his hunger for the Finals—something he's casually bypassed in recent years—could indicate genuine confidence. The top-nine qualification race just became more interesting with Sinner sidelined, and the Serbian's late push could shake up pre-tournament odds. Watch Basel closely: a strong showing there would give him real leverage in the final race-to-Turin calculations and could shift expectations around his Finals chances heading into the final tournaments.
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