Talking Tennis

Novak Djokovic won his sixth ATP Tour Finals title, beating Casper Ruud in straight sets in the final. Ruud saw off Andrey Rublev in the semi-finals, where the Russian suffered a run that included losing nine games in a row. It proved to be a disappointing tournament for Rafael Nadal and Daniil Medvedev, who both went out in the group stage. Talking Tennis speaks to ATP Tour strategy coach Craig O'Shannessy, who was in Turin throughout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrey Rublev has been a hit all week in northern Italy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some have cast doubt on Nadal's future, and perhaps understandably after four straight losses, but he ended his season on a high with a straight sets win over Casper Ruud. What will 2023 hold for Nadal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Rafael Nadal's shock early exit, questions are being asked of the Spaniard's long-term future. Meanwhile, the man who defeated him, Félix Auger-Aliassime, will face a shootout with Taylor Fritz for a semi final berth after the American lost out in a tight match with Casper Ruud. The Norwegian, meanwhile, has qualified for the semi finals for the second straight year. Giorgia Mecca tells us that Carlos Alcaraz is in Turin today to collect his trophy for finishing year-end world number one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Switzerland beat Australia to lift trophy in Glasgow. The Swiss were beaten by Russia in last year's final and, having also finished runners-up in 1998, finally won the annual women's team competition, with Belinda Bencic in sparkling form. Great Britain made the semi-finals, miraculously, after an incredible week in Scotland. Jack talks us through the tournament highlights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On day one in Turin, Taylor Fritz shocked Rafael Nadal while Casper Ruud beat Félix Auger-Aliassime. Talking Tennis catches up with Giorgia Mecca, who is in Turin right now, and covering the tournament. She told us Fritz arrived early in Turin while Rafa will be on the practice courts today for two hours Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Rafael Nadal, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Casper Ruud, Daniil Medvedev, Felix Auger-Aliassime, Andrey Rublev, Novak Djokovic and Taylor Fritz all prepare for the end of year finals in Turin, we analyse their chances, as well as giving you a rundown of the two groups and who we think is set for success at the tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rafael Nadal, Félix Auger-Aliassime, Carlos Ruud and Taylor Fritz make up the Green Group while the Red Group is comprised of Novak Djokovic, Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas. The top two from each group will qualify for the semi-finals in Turin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Caroline Garcia secured her biggest title of her career, and in spectacular fashion, beating Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets in what was a match high on quality, if lacking the drama of other matches at the tournament. Honourable mentions must also go to beaten semi-finalists Iga Swiatek and Maria Sakkari while Ons Jabeur, Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff and Daria Kasatkina had rather disappointing ends to otherwise successful years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A brief look back on the ATP Masters 1000 event in Paris where Holger Rune sealed the title in spectacular fashion by beating Novak Djokovic in the final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices