Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and fellow Nitto ATP Finals contenders gathered on the Royal Palace Of Turin Friday night for a spectacular official picture, media availability and reception forward of Sunday’s opening day of play on the Pala Alpitour.

Wearing sensible informal, gamers signed autographs and posed for selfies with Italian followers within the late afternoon earlier than getting into the palace, the place the official picture was taken on the grand staircase of the Musei Reali-Palazzo Reale di Torino, which was initially constructed within the sixteenth century.

“This palace is certainly one of the vital beautiful venues that I’ve seen on this metropolis; it’s extremely historic and exquisite,” stated World No. 1 and six-time match champion Novak Djokovic.

“That is my third time in Turin and I’ve loved myself very a lot. The entire metropolis this week lives for tennis. You possibly can really feel numerous curiosity, numerous consideration and fervour for tennis and sport usually.”

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— ATP Tour (@atptour) November 10, 2023

As soon as residence to the Home of Savoy, the palace and surrounding advanced is situated within the centre of Turin and is understood for housing the Shroud of Turin, together with its spectacular tapestries, intensive Royal Library, Museum of Antiquities and historic weapons assortment.

Friday’s palace go to got here at some point after the match draw. Djokovic leads the Inexperienced Group, which additionally options Jannik Sinner. Stefanos Tsitsipas and Holger Rune. Making his debut, Alcaraz heads the Crimson Group that additionally options Daniil Medvedev, Andrey Rublev and Alexander Zverev.

“Clearly I am very comfortable to be right here first time that I’ve certified formally,” stated Italian Jannik Sinner, who performed two matches in Turin as an alternate in 2021. “Enjoying right here in Turin means rather a lot to me.”

The match runs 12-19 November. Defending champion Djokovic, who’s on an 18-match successful streak, is looking for a record-breaking seventh Nitto ATP Finals crown. The Serbian additionally must win only one match to be assured of incomes ATP 12 months-Finish No. 1 offered by Pepperstone honours for the eighth time.