The pair split the four Grand Slams between them for the second year running, but Alcaraz’s better results elsewhere (and his greater volume of matches) gave him the edge in their two-horse race.

Alex de Minaur secured a comprehensive 7-6 (3), 6-3 victory over Taylor Fritz at the ATP Finals, marking his first win at the tournament, while knocking out the American.

Carlos Alcaraz admitted that it was "difficult" for him not to think about ending the year as World No.1 during his Round Robin match against Taylor Fritz, which he won 6-7, 7-5, 6-3.