New Delhi, Oct. 11 -- Alexander Zverev is within touching distance of the No. 1 ranking for the first time in his career. The German sits second in the PIF ATP Rankings with 9,720 points, 1,230 behind Jannik Sinner. With Sinner ending his 2026 season early, Zverev can move to the top as soon as November 2.

Sinner has not played since winning Wimbledon in July. He confirmed the end of his year on social media: "Me, together with the doctors, have decided that I need a course of treatment for my knee, which means that the 2026 season is officially over." His absence means he cannot add or defend points in the remaining events, giving Zverev a clear window.

Alexander Zverev has two realistic routes to overtake Jannik Sinner by early Novemb...