The ATP Finals commenced in Turin, Italy, with Jannik Sinner, the year-end No. 1, expressing excitement to compete at home against debutant Alex de Minaur, whom he has defeated in all previous encounters. Sinner praised de Minaur's solid gameplay and work ethic, acknowledging the unique pressure of a first-time appearance. In another matchup, Daniil Medvedev is set to face Taylor Fritz, highlighting their long-awaited encounter despite being Top 10 players for three years. Meanwhile, Denis Shapovalov is favored to win against Hamad Medjedovic at the ATP Belgrade event, with simulations predicting a 64% chance of victory for Shapovalov. Additionally, Francisco Cerundolo is projected to have a slight edge over Medjedovic in their upcoming quarterfinal match, with a 56% win probability. Agassi has publicly praised Sinner's humility and skill, emphasizing the emotional connection to the game as the ATP Finals unfold.