Alcaraz dumped out of Shanghai Masters as Zverev confirmed as year-end No 1

Carlos Alcaraz was dumped out in the third round of the Shanghai Masters as Zizou Bergs recorded the biggest win of his career, with the Spaniard's defeat confirming Alexander Zverev as the year-end world No 1. Bergs beat the second seed 7-5 7-6 (7-4), recovering to win the second set in a tie-break after failing to serve out the match at 6-5. Alcaraz's exit, coupled with current world No 1 Jannik Sinner ending his campaign early due to a knee problem that has sidelined him since Wimbledon, means Zverev will end 2026 top of the rankings for the first time.