The Top Players at the ATP Tennis and Their Watch Game
World-class talent, high stakes, and iconic watches on display at the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin, Italy.
The prestigious Nitto ATP Finals is set to transform Turin's Inalpi Arena into a battleground for tennis supremacy next week. From November 10-17, 2024, the indoor hard-court tournament will showcase the world's finest tennis talent, with Italian hometown favorite Jannik Sinner among those vying for their first title at this illustrious season-ending championship.
Under the direction of Adam Hogg, this year's tournament maintains its traditional format, splitting eight elite competitors into two groups of four. The format creates an intense round-robin phase where every match counts, as only the top two players from each group will advance to the semi-finals. Currently, five spots have been claimed by some of tennis's most dynamic players: Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev, and Taylor Fritz. The remaining three positions will be determined in the coming days, adding an extra layer of anticipation to the tournament buildup.
The stakes are particularly high this year, with the tournament offering a staggering total prize purse of $15,250,000. The ultimate prize – reserved for a player who can achieve the remarkable feat of remaining undefeated throughout the tournament – stands at an impressive $4,881,100. Even without achieving perfection, the champion will earn a substantial $2,237,200 for claiming the final victory. Semi-finalists aren't left empty-handed either, with wins at this stage worth $1,123,400. The tournament's generous structure ensures that every round-robin victory brings a $396,500 reward, while all qualified players receive a minimum participation fee of $331,000.
Off the court, these tennis stars bring their own sense of style, particularly evident in their choice of timepieces. Each player serves as an ambassador for prestigious watch brands, but what's particularly intriguing is their specific choice of models. Jannik Sinner sports an elegant Rolex GMT-Master II Root Beer in two-tone rose gold and steel, while Carlos Alcaraz alternates between two Daytona models – a sporty black ceramic steel version with a black dial and a luxurious rose gold edition on an Oysterflex bracelet.
Alexander Zverev's horological journey has seen an interesting transition from Richard Mille, where he once had his own signature RM-02 Alexander Zverev edition, to his current partnership with Jacob & Co, frequently sporting their Epic X V2 model. Daniil Medvedev shows his appreciation for haute horlogerie with Bovet, particularly favoring their complex Virtuoso VIII Chapter Two Reimagined model. Completing the lineup is Taylor Fritz, who maintains a consistent presence with his Rolex two-tone rose gold Daytona, distinguished by its clean white dial.
As the tournament approaches, all eyes will be on Turin to see who will emerge victorious from this gathering of tennis's elite performers. The combination of high-stakes competition, substantial prize money, and world-class talent promises to deliver another memorable chapter in the tournament's storied history, which dates back to its establishment in 1970.
Featured image: Tennis players (left to right) Stan Smith, Ilie Nastase and Tom Okker at a meeting of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) in London, 20th June 1973. The meeting ended with the decision to boycott the 1973 Wimbledon championships in protest at a ban on Croatian tennis player Nikola Pilic by the International Tennis Federation. Nastase did not take part in the boycott.
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