The former world No. 68, now ranked No. 275, hopes to compete in the Australian Open Asia-Pacific wildcard playoff later this month in Chengdu.

Fritz had lost his last three meetings against Musetti but took advantage of a longer prep period for a 6-3, 6-4 win.

The two-time ATP Finals champion saved three set points in the second set of his 6-3, 7-6(6) win to join Carlos Alcaraz as a Day 1 winner in Turin.

Rybakina extended her unbeaten season-ending run to 10 straight victories with a 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 comeback.

Top-ranked Sabalenka and 2022 Wimbledon finalist Kyrgios will face off on December 28 in Dubai.

The Bjorn Borg group has Sinner, Zverev, Shelton and either Auger-Aliassime or Musetti, who are battling for the final spot.

Organizers of the ASB Classic in New Zealand said Wednesday that the 45-year-old would feature at their January 2026 event. 

The two will play other players in New York on Tennis Channel, before going head-to-head in Dubai on Dec. 28.

Cornet, who retired from tennis a second time earlier this year, replaces Julien Benneteau.

The Canadian reached his 10th tour-level semifinal of the year, while ending the wild card's 10-match win streak on the Masters 1000 stage.