Alexander Zverev has secured the 2026 year-end ATP No. 1 position after Carlos Alcaraz's exit at the Shanghai Masters, VnExpress reports, citing ATP information. The German remains second in the current rankings and could move to No. 1 as early as 2 November. His position is guaranteed for the final seasonal list due on 23 November. The milestone recognises his season without establishing that he has already replaced Jannik Sinner atop this week's rankings.