Has this been the best—i.e., most consistently compelling—fall season in memory? On the women’s side, we’ve had highs and lows from Sharapova, Kvitova, Ivanovic, Halep, and finally Serena. On the men’s we’ve had the long drive for London, led by Andy Murray, who has played five events, won three of them, and nearly pushed himself back into the Big 4. Now, suddenly, we have a real race for the ATP year-end No. 1, between Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.
That duel will take center stage when the European fall season peaks at the Paris Masters this week, and the World Tour Finals in London two weeks later. As of now, there are four spots left for London, and six players—Murray, Kei Nishikori, Tomas Berdych, David Ferrer, Milos Raonic, and Grigor Dimitrov—vying for them. For the first time in a few years, there will be a week off between the two tournaments. That, theoretically, should bring out the best in the top guys in Paris. Here’s a look at its draw.
