Photos: Alcaraz, Shelton & more hit inside Inalpi Arena ahead of Nitto ATP Finals

Carlos Alcaraz held his first practice session inside Inalpi Arena on Wednesday, beginning his on-site preparation for the Nitto ATP Finals. Alcaraz hit with fellow Turin competitor Taylor Fritz in an evening training session.

The Spaniard is aiming for his maiden Nitto ATP Finals trophy and seeking to finish the season as ATP Year-End No.1 presented by PIF. Boasting a season-leading 67 match wins, Alcaraz has added eight titles to his trophy cabinet this year.

Alexander Zverev and Ben Shelton have also arrived in Turin, each holding a practice inside Inalpi Arena on Wednesday. Defending champion Jannik Sinner and Alex de Minaur were among those to hit at Stampa Sporting, the nearby practice venue.

Shelton is making his debut at the prestigious year-end event. The 23-year-old American won his biggest career title in August at the ATP Masters 1000 event in Canada and climbed to a career-high No. 6. He also reached his second major semi-final at the Australian Open.

Zverev is a two-time champion at the Nitto ATP Finals, having lifted the trophy in 2018 and 2021. The German reached his third major final in Melbourne and earned his 24th tour-level title in Munich in April.